The Images of a Camera Operator and the Public Imagination versus the Scientific Imagination
The Images of a Camera Operator and the Public Imagination versus the Scientific Imagination
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i2.2024.894Keywords:
camera operator; image; public imagination; scientific imagination; visual perception; visual mediation.Abstract
This article investigates the construction and interpretation of images captured by camera operators from two fundamental perspectives: the public imaginary and the scientific imaginary.
While the general public interprets images based on personal experiences, emotions, and cultural narratives, the scientific imaginary relies on objectivity, technique, and the pursuit of faithful records.
The study examines the technical and symbolic aspects of the work of camera operators, as well as the role of the media in shaping the collective imaginary. Additionally, it discusses the methodological differences between scientific analysis and popular interpretation of images, highlighting how the operator’s mediation can affect the perception of reality.
The methodology adopted for this research includes a bibliographic review and qualitative image analysis. Authors such as Bourdieu (1997), who discusses the influence of habitus on image production and reception, and Flusser (2002), who analyzes the impact of photography and cinematography on knowledge construction and visual experience, were considered.
The results demonstrate that image production is never completely neutral: even in scientific contexts, technical and aesthetic choices influence the reception of images. In the context of the public imaginary, subjectivity and emotion play central roles, while in the scientific approach, efforts are made to minimize these influences through rigorous methods of capture and analysis. It is concluded that the intersection of these two imaginaries highlights the complexity of the image interpretation process and reinforces the need for a critical approach to image production and consumption.
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