Communications Primer, A (1954)

This Eames film discusses the fundamental aspects of communication, illustrating how messages are transmitted, received, and potentially distorted through various channels. It introduces Claude Shannon’s communication model, highlighting the roles of the information source, transmitter, channel, receiver, and noise. The concept of redundancy in language is explained as a means to combat noise and ensure clarity in communication. Various examples, including telegraphy, speech, and visual art, demonstrate how different forms of communication function and the importance of the receiver’s ability to decode messages. The video also touches on the complexity of communication systems, emphasizing the myriad decisions involved in both human and machine communication.

Keywords
communication, Claude Shannon, information source, transmitter, channel, receiver, noise, redundancy, telegraphy, speech, visual art, decoding, complexity, decisions, messages

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