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Authenticating Videos and Hoaxes

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What is an essential factor to check in videos to determine their authenticity?

The budget of the production

The style of music used

The number of views

Continuity in clothing (correct)

What was revealed about the 'Megawoosh' video?

It was created using live animals.

It consisted of three edited segments. (correct)

It involved only one continuous shot.

It featured an actor who became famous afterward.

What challenge is posed by advancements in technology regarding hoaxes?

They no longer need editing to be believable.

They are easier to detect than before.

They are becoming less entertaining.

They often require larger budgets to be created. (correct)

Why did Rhett Allain have doubts about the authenticity of the Dutch 'birdman' video?

The realism was suspiciously high. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the hoax in the 'Megawoosh' video?

To promote Microsoft Germany. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of including the section 'Ye Olde Fakeroo' in the text?

To illustrate the ease with which myths can be created. Signup and view all the answers

Which topic was primarily focused on in the 'Ye Olde Fakeroo' section?

A particular filmmaker's hoax about a 'birdman.' Signup and view all the answers

What does the inclusion of 'Ye Olde Fakeroo' suggest about public perception of fake images?

Individuals can be easily misled or entertained by them. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the hoax discussed in 'Ye Olde Fakeroo'?

It took journalists a long time to uncover the fraud. Signup and view all the answers

What does the author imply about the relationship between entertainment and the belief in hoaxes?

Entertainment often makes people less critical of information. Signup and view all the answers