This document analyzes user-generated internet videos and flash animations to identify design lessons that can help digital media professionals. It finds that traditional evaluation methods like ratings are insufficient for fully understanding emotional responses. An analysis of physiological and emotional response data revealed that setting accurate expectations prior to content helps encourage positive engagement. Viewers responded positively to emotionally rich content that provided satisfying conclusions. Appealing to viewers' empathy and interests also promoted engagement. The study demonstrates the value of holistic measurement systems for providing feedback to improve digital media design.
Design Lessons from User Generated Content: An Analysis of User Generated Internet Video and Flash Animations
1. Design Lessons from User Generated Content:
An Analysis of User Generated Internet Video
and Fl ash Animations
j e f f r e y b a r d z e l l , p h . d . • s h a owe n b a r d z e l l , p h . d . • t y l e r p a c e