Developing Technologies Within Television and Film Industry

Consumer Products:

Consumer products are products that the average consumer buys. An example of a consumer product is Windows Movie Maker which allows people to edit footage that they’ve filmed themselves. The pros of using it are that it allows people to figure out how to edit cheaply, however as it isn’t expensive the quality of the editing wouldn’t be great. Furthermore, with some consumer products, they are expensive and so some people might not be able to afford it.

Satellite TV:

Satellite TV is a service that is used to deliver TV products to the viewers by relaying it from a satellite to the viewer's location. An advantage to using satellite TV is that it is easy to install onto your roof, however, a disadvantage is that due to it getting the information from a satellite that is orbiting the Earth the weather can interfere.

Cable TV:

Cable TV is a way of delivering TV programs to the consumer through coaxial cables, or fiberoptic cables. An advantage to cable TV is that the weather won't affect it like it does with satellite and also you can get your cable package with other services like the internet or phones. However, a disadvantage is that the cable companies can make the pricing confusing so that the customers pay more then they need to.

Analogue TV:

Analogue TV is the original TV technology that uses analogue signals to transmit video and audio. An advantage to analogue TV is that it can be used in countries where they don't have good technology, however, in order to use an analogue TV there had to be a transmission tower which meant that they had to spend money on building them and if they broke then the viewers had to wait for it to be fixed

Digital TV:

Digital TV is the transmission of TV signals, including the sound channel, using a digital encoding. An advantage to digital TV is that it has a better sound quality and a better picture as opposed to analogue TV. A disadvantage to digital TV is that it doesn't work during bad weather and so viewers have to wait for the bad weather to finish before they can carry on watching TV.

Streaming:

Streaming media is a way to watch different content on your TV, examples include, Netflix and Now TV. Advantages to streaming are that you have a wide range of show and films to choose from, also if the show is already finished then you don't need to wait for the next episode you can just binge watch it. However, a disadvantage is that you need a good internet connection to watch them, and also you often have to pay a certain amount each week in order to use them.

Interactive:

Interactive television is a form of media convergence, it is a two-way cable system that allows users to interact with it via commands and feedback information. Advantages of interactive television are that the picture is often better quality, also it often has a choice of languages. Disadvantages are that it can be expensive, also it could be hard to set up which would be a problem for the less technical.

The Internet:

The internet is a network that connects people to information on the computer. The internet can be used for a lot of different things, an example is streaming. An advantage of the internet is that you can get any information you want quickly, and also you can talk to people all over the world. A disadvantage is that it is easy to get viruses if you click on the wrong link, and also you could get scammed out of some money.

HD:

HD stands for high definition which is a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels which is referred to as 720p, there's also 1080p which is a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels. Advantages of HD is that it has better video quality and also it's often that things are filmed in HD so a lot of things that are streamed online are in HD. A disadvantage is that often TV manufacturers charge more for an HD TV and so not everyone can afford one.

3D:

3D refers to the enhanced illusion of depth perception within a motion picture. 3D is used to enhance the viewer's sensors while watching a film. The advantage of 3D films is that you get a better experience from them and also if it is a really immersive film like Avatar then people will want to spend the extra money to see it which will earn the company more money overall. However, a con is that it can cause pain or discomfort to the audience as they need to wear specific glasses, furthermore, the quality of the film might go down when watching it in 3D.

Pay-Per-View:

Pay-Per-View refers to the way that people can view a program, they can pay a fee and purchase events to watch live from their house, this means that the broadcaster can show the event at the same time to everyone ordering it. Most people use Pay-Per-View to watch sports, such as professional wrestling. An advantage to Pay-Per-View is that people get the experience of watching something live without having to leave their own home. A disadvantage to Pay-Per-View is that it can be expensive and also nowadays you can find cheaper streaming websites, that are similar.

Digital Recorders:

Digital recorders refer to recording a program you want to watch on TV so that you can watch it at a later date. An advantage to this is that you don't need to worry about missing an episode of the show you're watching or worry about what time it will be on. A disadvantage is you can only record a certain amount before you run out of space which means you need to keep a close eye on how much you are recording.

On Demand:

On-demand refers to a system that allows users to watch/listen to whatever movie or TV show they want without worrying about the scheduled broadcasting time. An advantage to on demand is that you can watch it whenever and for however long you want. However, a disadvantage is that it will mean some TV companies will lose money as they aren't getting as many views.