This study examines the bidirectional shaping mechanism between short-video algorithms and film narratives within the attention economy.It investigates how algorithmic logic influences cinematic storytelling and how f...This study examines the bidirectional shaping mechanism between short-video algorithms and film narratives within the attention economy.It investigates how algorithmic logic influences cinematic storytelling and how films,in turn,contribute to the aesthetic enhancement of short-video content.Drawing on Communication Accommodation Theory and Berry’s Acculturation Theory,along with case analyses and industry data,this research demonstrates that algorithms push films toward high-stimulus,fast-paced narrative patterns—characterized by increased shot density and structural fragmentation—to capture and retain viewer attention.Conversely,films counter this influence by supplying narratively deep and artistically refined content that elevates short-video aesthetics and encourages critical audience engagement.This dynamic reflects a process of mutual adaptation rather than one-sided dominance.The study concludes that such interaction signifies a broader restructuring of cultural production logic,facilitating cross-media convergence while simultaneously posing risks to cultural diversity due to the prioritization of high-traffic content.Balancing this relationship will require policy support,algorithmic transparency,and strengthened industry self-regulation to preserve artistic integrity and cultural ecosystem diversity.展开更多
文摘This study examines the bidirectional shaping mechanism between short-video algorithms and film narratives within the attention economy.It investigates how algorithmic logic influences cinematic storytelling and how films,in turn,contribute to the aesthetic enhancement of short-video content.Drawing on Communication Accommodation Theory and Berry’s Acculturation Theory,along with case analyses and industry data,this research demonstrates that algorithms push films toward high-stimulus,fast-paced narrative patterns—characterized by increased shot density and structural fragmentation—to capture and retain viewer attention.Conversely,films counter this influence by supplying narratively deep and artistically refined content that elevates short-video aesthetics and encourages critical audience engagement.This dynamic reflects a process of mutual adaptation rather than one-sided dominance.The study concludes that such interaction signifies a broader restructuring of cultural production logic,facilitating cross-media convergence while simultaneously posing risks to cultural diversity due to the prioritization of high-traffic content.Balancing this relationship will require policy support,algorithmic transparency,and strengthened industry self-regulation to preserve artistic integrity and cultural ecosystem diversity.
