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TV, Film & Technology - Presentation
Describe the expansion of multi channel TV in the UK.
Quite some time ago, TV's were to traditionally have only a few channels, nowadays you're granted more than 100 channels! The first multi-channel expansion was by BBC1 in 1936 and with approximately 18 different regional variations. After that, Channel 3 (commonly known as ITV - Independent Television) appeared not so long after in 1955 which was to originally create a competition against the BBC. Since then, other channel networks slowly started to join this television competition, thus bringing more investors and producers to try over-take the leading television channel.
How has this affected the TV industry - in terms of employment and revenue?
Television wasn't such a popular thing back then, seeing as there was only a few channels until later dates, as time went buy and more people started to take interest in television, more money had been invested in creating television shows for the public - thus requiring actors, which lead to them getting jobs. Eastenders, for example, was the first broadcasted on BBC1 in 1985 as a British Soap Opera. As more people were getting interested in television programmes, they would often purchase merchandise to support their love for the show. The higher amount of viewers mean that advertisers will pay to get a slot on the breaks! That brings money to the television agencies!
How has the internet affected the TV industry - in terms of employment and revenue?
"The internet killed television" is one of the popular phrases in today's internet society. The term meaning that the internet has become so powerful that it moves viewers from watching a programme on television to using the internet to watch it, which makes it hard for advertisers to see an estimate of how many people watch that particular channel. In terms of employment, there are good and bad about the internet "taking over". A lot of TV channels put up online websites to re-attract their viewers! They create networks that they know where viewers will be. For example, a lot of viewers tend to hang around Facebook so television agencies create Facebook pages and advertise themselves there to tell people that they're still around - and possibly having the ability to watch the episodes online! Having that said, they still won't be able to have a good estimate about how many are watching their episodes online and most advertisers won't pay for an indefinite percentage so television agencies are therefore losing advertisers (which equals loss of revenue).
How has the internet affect how people watch films and TV?
The internet has become so diverse and popular over the years, it's completely drawing away the fact that television programmes are still on television! Which internet in such power, instead of one simply sitting down watching their show in their livingroom, they could simply watch it on the bus on the way to work - for example! They could catch-up on show's they've missed, but in terms of movies... there are those people who will illegally download movies off the internet! Why? It's simply because it's probably one of the easiest things to do rather than having to go to the cinemas. The internet has made a lot of people lazy!
Describe potential copyright issues (downloading/effects on revenue, etc)?
In terms of copyright issues, it's quite clear that there are major effects on revenue when it comes to downloading films, television shows, etc off the internet. It could be a simple case of someone going into a cinema with a camera, recording the movie, posting the movie online and making money off it when it's not even theirs. This can seriously affect film companies. And it's not just films too! It's television programmes as well. The effect is very high, so to limit such things from occuring, they've set up laws in cinemas are other places. If a person is caught recording in a cinema, they could face up to a £1,000 fine! Having that as a law lowers the chances of people recording illegally, thus film production companies can generate at least some more money.
What are the disadvantages of HD TV?
Increased Cost! HD televisions are often more expensive than regular televisions. Furthermore, most cable and satellite companies charge additional monthly fees for providing HD programming. In terms of aspect ratios, most HD TVs have a 16:9 or "widescreen" aspect ratio. This is wider than some TV shows and movies made before the mid-1950s: when you watch them, you'll get either a distorted image or a pair of black bars on either side of your screen. HD televisions typically require an HDMI cable to receive a high definition signal, or an HD tuner if you are pulling your signal in from an antenna. Without them, it's difficult to take advantage of high-def TV.
How do you think on demand serivces like Netflix have changed how people watch films?
Most definitely! Because of these services, people with a television don't use it as frequently as they should because using on demand services is quite simple. It's exceptionally helpful for when a person has something important to do but their favourite programme (or movie) is on. On demands services simply make those movies available to watch whenever you want! With features like start and stop anytime, it really makes a difference and potentially encourages people to watch more movies on demand!
Do you think new technologies have improved or damaged the TV and film industries?
Personally I think it has both improved and damaged the industries. Although viewers have more options, like on demand services, and start/stop/playback, it makes watching things on the television and the internet a lot easier. However, going back to the phrase "the interest killed television", the internet has drawn more people away from watching television. Since people can now watch a programme 'anytime they want', they most-likely wouldn't just watch it then and there when they have the option to watch it anytime if they're doing something least important at the time. Small things like this can change the television agencies revenues gross by a lot.
Quite some time ago, TV's were to traditionally have only a few channels, nowadays you're granted more than 100 channels! The first multi-channel expansion was by BBC1 in 1936 and with approximately 18 different regional variations. After that, Channel 3 (commonly known as ITV - Independent Television) appeared not so long after in 1955 which was to originally create a competition against the BBC. Since then, other channel networks slowly started to join this television competition, thus bringing more investors and producers to try over-take the leading television channel.
How has this affected the TV industry - in terms of employment and revenue?
Television wasn't such a popular thing back then, seeing as there was only a few channels until later dates, as time went buy and more people started to take interest in television, more money had been invested in creating television shows for the public - thus requiring actors, which lead to them getting jobs. Eastenders, for example, was the first broadcasted on BBC1 in 1985 as a British Soap Opera. As more people were getting interested in television programmes, they would often purchase merchandise to support their love for the show. The higher amount of viewers mean that advertisers will pay to get a slot on the breaks! That brings money to the television agencies!
How has the internet affected the TV industry - in terms of employment and revenue?
"The internet killed television" is one of the popular phrases in today's internet society. The term meaning that the internet has become so powerful that it moves viewers from watching a programme on television to using the internet to watch it, which makes it hard for advertisers to see an estimate of how many people watch that particular channel. In terms of employment, there are good and bad about the internet "taking over". A lot of TV channels put up online websites to re-attract their viewers! They create networks that they know where viewers will be. For example, a lot of viewers tend to hang around Facebook so television agencies create Facebook pages and advertise themselves there to tell people that they're still around - and possibly having the ability to watch the episodes online! Having that said, they still won't be able to have a good estimate about how many are watching their episodes online and most advertisers won't pay for an indefinite percentage so television agencies are therefore losing advertisers (which equals loss of revenue).
How has the internet affect how people watch films and TV?
The internet has become so diverse and popular over the years, it's completely drawing away the fact that television programmes are still on television! Which internet in such power, instead of one simply sitting down watching their show in their livingroom, they could simply watch it on the bus on the way to work - for example! They could catch-up on show's they've missed, but in terms of movies... there are those people who will illegally download movies off the internet! Why? It's simply because it's probably one of the easiest things to do rather than having to go to the cinemas. The internet has made a lot of people lazy!
Describe potential copyright issues (downloading/effects on revenue, etc)?
In terms of copyright issues, it's quite clear that there are major effects on revenue when it comes to downloading films, television shows, etc off the internet. It could be a simple case of someone going into a cinema with a camera, recording the movie, posting the movie online and making money off it when it's not even theirs. This can seriously affect film companies. And it's not just films too! It's television programmes as well. The effect is very high, so to limit such things from occuring, they've set up laws in cinemas are other places. If a person is caught recording in a cinema, they could face up to a £1,000 fine! Having that as a law lowers the chances of people recording illegally, thus film production companies can generate at least some more money.
What are the disadvantages of HD TV?
Increased Cost! HD televisions are often more expensive than regular televisions. Furthermore, most cable and satellite companies charge additional monthly fees for providing HD programming. In terms of aspect ratios, most HD TVs have a 16:9 or "widescreen" aspect ratio. This is wider than some TV shows and movies made before the mid-1950s: when you watch them, you'll get either a distorted image or a pair of black bars on either side of your screen. HD televisions typically require an HDMI cable to receive a high definition signal, or an HD tuner if you are pulling your signal in from an antenna. Without them, it's difficult to take advantage of high-def TV.
How do you think on demand serivces like Netflix have changed how people watch films?
Most definitely! Because of these services, people with a television don't use it as frequently as they should because using on demand services is quite simple. It's exceptionally helpful for when a person has something important to do but their favourite programme (or movie) is on. On demands services simply make those movies available to watch whenever you want! With features like start and stop anytime, it really makes a difference and potentially encourages people to watch more movies on demand!
Do you think new technologies have improved or damaged the TV and film industries?
Personally I think it has both improved and damaged the industries. Although viewers have more options, like on demand services, and start/stop/playback, it makes watching things on the television and the internet a lot easier. However, going back to the phrase "the interest killed television", the internet has drawn more people away from watching television. Since people can now watch a programme 'anytime they want', they most-likely wouldn't just watch it then and there when they have the option to watch it anytime if they're doing something least important at the time. Small things like this can change the television agencies revenues gross by a lot.
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