bodyVisible
Bodyvisible is a term used in media studies, digital ethics, and related fields to describe the degree to which a person's body is visible within a visual medium, such as photographs, video, or live performance. The term also foregrounds contextual factors that affect visibility, including framing, lighting, pose, and post-processing, as well as the purposes for which the image is produced or shown.
Origin and usage: The term is a neologism formed from body and visible, and it appears in
Applications: In journalism and documentary work, bodyvisible considerations influence ethical decisions about consent and the risk
Measurement and research: Researchers may employ qualitative coding or quantitative scales to assess degrees of visibility,
Ethical and legal considerations: Discussions around bodyvisible content touch on consent, privacy, protection of minors, de-identification,
Limitations and criticism: The concept is fluid and culturally contingent, and its interpretation varies across contexts