Structural Change and Mode Innovation Based on Recommendation Algorithm and 5G Technology - A New Format Brought by Streaming Media for China's Documentary Industry

Abstract

The streaming media platform represented by Netflix is constantly promoting the vertical integration of content and platform providers by using algorithms and data, changing the previous transmission mode of documentary. Documentary is no longer limited by the schedule threshold of traditional media and film festivals. It has a wider transmission channel and obtains positive marketing under the agenda setting. Virtual reality technology and Web online interaction technology will also change documentary from recording the reality to experiencing the reality in the future. With the introduction of Netflix algorithm and mode, the industrial trend in North America will also affect the documentary production in Chinese speaking areas. Compared with the documentary industry in North America, this paper predicted the structural changes and mode innovation of Chinese documentary industry brought by streaming media algorithm and technology, and discussed the opportunities and challenges that Chinese documentary creation will face in the streaming media era.