The psychology of camera observation: how the camera affects human behavior
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2021
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Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Arts & Architecture
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This paper explores the influence of an observational camera on human behavior, particularly in documentary films. Whether it is a surveillance camera that represents the eyes of an authority figure, or a camera with a human operator, the presence of an observer impacts our behavior. The paper hypothesizes that the presence of a camera activates the same pathway in the brain as when a person senses that they are being watched. The paper uses observations from several documentary films, reality television shows, and the author's documentary film as supporting evidence in exploring this concept.
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SIRIUS-19 is a film that is part of the student's thesis project.