Problems of TV on the Pages of the «Cinema Art» Magazine

The article provides the overview of several “Cinema Art” magazine’s publications devoted to television. The publications connected with the general problems of television as well as TV series are studied. In recent years Russian TV channels show rather low-grade content, proving the domination of it through rating indices. In this connection magazine staff write about the need of more active learning of television problems. The author of this article makes a contribution to this process.Обзор некоторых публикаций журнала «Искусство кино», посвященных телевидению. Изучаются тексты, связанные с общими проблемами телевидения и телесериалами. В последние годы российские телеканалы демонстрируют довольно низкопробный контент, аргументируя его преобладание рейтинговыми показателями. В этой связи сотрудники журнала пишут о необходимости более активного изучения проблем телевидения. Автор данной статьи вносит свой посильный вклад в данный процесс

New projects of the TV channel «Culture»: valuable indicators

В статье изучается современное состояние российского телеканала «Культура», недавно отметившего свое 20-летие. Заимствуя лучший опыт как советского телевидения, так и современного, коммерческого, полемизируя с общим медийным потоком, «Культура» постепенно перешла к более сложному контентному синтезу. И тем самым сохранила приверженность собственным ценностным ориентирам, связанным с просветительским вещанием, противоположным повсеместной погоне за рейтингом.The article studies the current status of the Russian TV channel «Culture», which has recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. Borrowing the best experience of both Soviet television and modern, commercial television, polemicizing with the general media stream, «Culture» has gradually shifted to a more complex content synthesis. And at the same time, it remains committed to its own values, connected with the educational broadcasting, contrary to the widespread pursuit of ratings

Synthesis and solution properties of a temperature-responsive PNIPAM–b-PDMS–b-PNIPAM triblock copolymer

In this paper, we report the synthesis and self-assembly of a novel thermoresponsive PNIPAM60–b-PDMS70–b-PNIPAM60 triblock copolymer in aqueous solution. The copolymer used a commercially available precursor modified with an atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) initiator to produce an ABA triblock copolymer via ATRP. Small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) was used to shed light on the structures of nanoparticles formed in aqueous solutions of this copolymer at two temperatures, 25 and 40 °C. The poly(dimethylsiloxane) block is very hydrophobic and poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) is thermoresponsive. SANS data at 25 °C indicates that the solutions of PNIPAM–b-PDMS–b-PNIPAM copolymers form well-defined aggregates with presumably core–shell structures below cloud point temperature. The scattering curves originating from nanoparticles formed at 40 °C in 100% D2O or 100% H2O were successfully fitted with the Beaucage model describing aggregates with hierarchical structure

End-group ionisation enables the use of poly(N-(2-methacryloyloxy)ethyl pyrrolidone) as an electrosteric stabiliser block for polymerisation-induced self-assembly in aqueous media

A series of near-monodisperse poly(N-2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl pyrrolidone) (PNMEP) homopolymers was prepared via reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) solution polymerisation of NMEP in ethanol at 70 °C using a carboxylic acid-functional RAFT agent. The mean degree of polymerisation (DP) was varied from 19 to 89 and acid titration indicated end-group pK a values of 5.07-5.44. Turbidimetry studies indicated that homopolymer cloud points were significantly higher at pH 7 (anionic carboxylate) than at pH 3 (neutral carboxylic acid). Moreover, this enhanced hydrophilic character enabled PNMEP to be used as a steric stabiliser for aqueous polymerisation-induced self-assembly (PISA) syntheses. Thus, a PNMEP 42 precursor was chain-extended via RAFT aqueous dispersion polymerisation of 2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate (HPMA) at 44 °C. A series of PNMEP 42 -PHPMA x diblock copolymers were synthesised using this protocol, with target PHPMA DPs of 150 to 400. High conversions were achieved and a linear evolution in M n with increasing PHPMA DP was observed. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) studies confirmed a spherical morphology in all cases. The nanoparticles flocculated either below pH 4.5 (owing to protonation) or on addition of 60 mM KCl (as a result of charge screening). Thus the anionic end-groups on the PNMEP stabiliser chains make an important contribution to the overall colloidal stability. Similarly, a PNMEP 53 macro-CTA was chain-extended via RAFT aqueous emulsion polymerisation of 2-ethoxyethyl methacrylate (EEMA) at 44 °C. Again, a neutral solution pH was critical for the synthesis of colloidally stable nanoparticles. High conversions were achieved as the target PEEMA DP was varied between 100 and 600 and a linear evolution in molecular weight with PEEMA DP was confirmed by chloroform GPC studies. DLS experiments indicated a monotonic increase in nanoparticle diameter with PEEMA DP and TEM studies confirmed a spherical morphology in each case. In summary, PNMEP can be used as a water-soluble steric stabiliser for aqueous PISA syntheses provided that it contains an anionic carboxylate end-group to enhance its hydrophilic character

Cultural foundation of the television activities

Статья поступила в редакцию 16.03.2015 г.Раскрывается роль телевидения как главного инструмента производства национальной культуры и создания образцов поведения; как социального и культурного института, объединяющего живущих на одной территории людей в единое целое. Изучаются связи разных направлений телевизионной деятельности и тематических групп вещания (таких как детское, молодежное, спортивное) с культурой.The article reveals a TV role as the main instrument of national culture production and patterns of people’s behaviour creation; as the social and cultural institute for integration of the people living in the same area into a single community. The relationship of culture with different directions of TV activities and thematic groups of broadcasting such as — children, youth, sports, etc. — are studied

«Cinema Art» magazine» about the problems of TV

Статья поступила в редакцию 06.06.2017 г.В статье дается обзор публикаций журнала «Искусство кино», посвященных телевидению. Особое внимание уделяется текстам, написанным недавно ушедшим от нас главным редактором журнала Даниилом Дондуреем, во многом определившим направление исследований телевидения, ведущихся на страницах данного издания. В последние годы российские телеканалы демонстрируют довольно низкопробный контент, аргументируя его преобладание рейтинговыми показателями. В связи с этим сотрудники журнала и его главный редактор постоянно писали о необходимости более активного изучения проблем телевидения.The article provides an overview of “Cinema Art” magazine’s publications devoted to television. Particular attention is paid to the texts written by the editor-in-chief Daniel Dondurey, who in many respects determined the direction of television researches conducted published in this magazine. Unfortunately, he just died. In recent years, Russian TV channels show rather low-grade content, proving the domination of rating indices. In this respect, the magazine staff and their editor-in-chief wrote about the need for more active covering of television problems on regular basis

Theater, audience, media: a few actual observations

Статья поступила в редакцию 15 августа 2015 г.Рассматриваются взаимоотношения театра, публики и С МИ на примере конфликтных ситуаций, сложившихся вокруг двух недавних постановок в театрах России. Описанные события выявили серьезное расхождение между теми, кто делает спектакли, и теми, кто их смотрит. Затрагиваются проблемы художественного вкуса, развития и функционирования искусства, ответственности художника и публики. Доказывается, что разрешение конфликтов в художественной сфере лежит в плоскости свободных творческих дискуссий.The article reviews the relationship between the theater, audience and media on the example of conflict situation around two recent Russian theater performances. The described events have revealed a serious discrepancy between those who makes plays, and those who watch them. The paper raises the issues of artistic taste, the development and functioning of art, the responsibility of the artist and the audience. It is proved that the resolution of conflicts in the artistic field lies in the plane of the free creative discussions

Arrangement of maghemite nanoparticles via wet chemical self-assembly in PS-b-PNIPAM diblock copolymer films

The structure and magnetic behavior of hybrid films composed of maghemite (γ-Fe2O3) nanoparticles (NPs) and an asymmetric diblock copolymer (DBC) polystyrene61-block-polyN-isopropylacrylamide 115 are investigated. The NPs are coated with PS chains, which allow for a selective incorporation inside the PS domains at different NP concentrations. Upon incorporation of low amounts of NPs into the DBC thin films, the initial parallel (to film surface) cylinder morphology changes to a well ordered, perpendicularly oriented one. The characteristic domain distance of the DBC is increased due to the swelling of the PS domains with NPs. At higher NP concentrations, the excess NPs which can no longer be embedded in the PS domains, are accumulated at the film surface, and NP aggregates form. Irrespective of NP concentration, a superparamagnetic behavior of the metal oxideDBC hybrid films is found. Such superparamagnetic properties make the established hybrid films interesting for high density magnetic storage media and thermoresponsive magnetic sensors

Cononsolvency of Water/Methanol Mixtures for PNIPAM and PS-b-PNIPAM: Pathway of Aggregate Formation Investigated Using Time-Resolved SANS

We investigate the cononsolvency effect of poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) (PNIPAM) in mixtures of water and methanol. Two systems are studied: micellar solutions of polystyrene-b-poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PS-b-PNIPAM) diblock copolymers and, as a reference, solutions of PNIPAM homopolymers, both at a concentration of 20 mg/mL in D2O. Using a stopped-flow instrument, fully deuterated methanol was rapidly added to these solutions at volume fractions between 10 and 20%. Time-resolved turbidimetry revealed aggregate formation within 10 100 s. The structural changes on mesoscopic length scales were followed by time-resolved small-angle neutron scattering (TR-SANS) with a time resolution of 0.1 s. In both systems, the pathway of the aggregation depends on the content of deuterated methanol; however, it is fundamentally different for homopolymer and diblock copolymer solutions: In the former, very large aggregates (>150 nm) are formed within the dead time of the setup, and a concentration gradient appears at their surface in the late stages. In contrast, the growth of the aggregates in the latter system features different regimes, and the final aggregate size is∼50 nm, thus much smaller than for the homopolymer. For the diblock copolymer, the time dependence of the aggregate radius can be described by two models: In the initial stage, the diffusion-limited coalescence model describes the data well; however, the resulting coalescence time is unreasonably high. In the late stage, a logarithmic coalescence model based on an energy barrier which is proportional to the aggregate radius is successfully applied

Effect of chain architecture on the swelling and thermal response of star-shaped thermo-responsive (poly (methoxy diethylene glycol acrylate)-block-polystyrene)3 block copolymer films

The effect of chain architecture on the swelling and thermal response of thin films obtained from an amphiphilic three-arm star-shaped thermo-responsive block copolymer poly(methoxy diethylene glycol acrylate)-block-polystyrene ((PMDEGA-b-PS)3) is investigated by in situ neutron reflectivity (NR) measurements. The PMDEGA and PS blocks are micro-phase separated with randomly distributed PS nanodomains. The (PMDEGA-b-PS)3 films show a transition temperature (TT) at 33 °C in white light interferometry. The swelling capability of the (PMDEGA-b-PS)3 films in a D2O vapor atmosphere is better than that of films from linear PS-b-PMDEGA-b-PS triblock copolymers, which can be attributed to the hydrophilic end groups and limited size of the PS blocks in (PMDEGA-b-PS)3. However, the swelling kinetics of the as-prepared (PMDEGA-b-PS)3 films and the response of the swollen film to a temperature change above the TT are significantly slower than that in the PS-b-PMDEGA-b-PS films, which may be related to the conformation restriction by the star-shape. Unlike in the PS-b-PMDEGA-b-PS films, the amount of residual D2O in the collapsed (PMDEGA-b-PS)3 films depends on the final temperature. It decreases from (9.7 ± 0.3)% to (7.0 ± 0.3)% or (6.0 ± 0.3)% when the final temperatures are set to 35 °C, 45 °C and 50 °C, respectively. This temperature-dependent reduction of embedded D2O originates from the hindrance of chain conformation from the star-shaped chain architecture