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Netflix’s Media Production Suite

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256 points MattSayar | 6 comments | 01 Apr 25 01:02 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source | bottom
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fastball ◴[01 Apr 25 01:24 UTC] No.43541881[source]▶
The tech is cool, but it seems like the main result of having such a pipeline is that Netflix has been able to produce an incredible amount of low-effort schlock that mostly lacks soul and artistic merit.
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1. pests ◴[01 Apr 25 01:41 UTC] No.43541976[source]▶
I remember reading once how all Netflix content is really meant for phones or smaller screens. Simple shots, not much background detail, lots of face closeups etc.

I remember when being made by Netflix was a unique and cool thing, it didn’t last long until it meant probably-slop.

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2. ksynwa ◴[01 Apr 25 01:47 UTC] No.43542005[source]▶
A lot of them are also meant to "second screen worthy" where they run in the background while your attention is mainly focused on some other task like playing a video game.
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3. pests ◴[01 Apr 25 06:36 UTC] No.43543511[source]▶
I have never been able to second screen, I just can't focus on my PC while listening to something. It's literally white noise to me. I do understand people do this though. When I do watch media seriously, I pay attention and keep off my devices.
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4. whatevertrevor ◴[01 Apr 25 07:07 UTC] No.43543709{3}[source]▶
Yeah my attention during second screening is split such that I'm now doing two things _terribly_ instead of one thing well. I've decided to only have music or something equally non intrusive in the background instead of second screening a show/video/podcast.
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5. pests ◴[01 Apr 25 17:17 UTC] No.43549270{4}[source]▶
I use music too but it can't have too many vocals. I will start to pay attention and get distracted. Similar to how I can't fall asleep with a TV on, I'm still going to listen to it.
6. nthingtohide ◴[02 Apr 25 08:03 UTC] No.43554568[source]▶
the importance of picking a fight you'll never win

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-vWRLGnTGg

A filmmaker discusses their experience with Amazon, who bought the rights to their movie and decided to release it on their streaming service instead of in theaters. The filmmaker explains why they feel this is unfair and why they are fighting for their movie to be seen on the big screen.