Television and films are always being improved for viewers. They keep improving with technology and it seems like anything could be possible, first colour then the size of televisions and now 3D which has been dramatically improved since the 90's to now.
3D Television
It shows that the two images are combined by the brain to produce 3-D depth perception,they make two images and put them very closely together but so both your left and right eye see a different image,then the 3D glasses put them together to make them 3D. It gives you more perspective and depth of the image and its more believable like its coming out at you. Seeing 3D in the cinema is one thing, but being able to view 3D movies, TV programs, and 3D Video/PC games is an attraction for many viewers and users, especially the Sports and Video/PC game experience which is the most effective. 3D if done well, can provide and immerse viewing experience for movies and games. Owning a 3D TV doesn't have that much benefit though because only programmes that are recorded in 3D can be watched in it,or on a certain channel so owning a 3D TV isn't all that amazing unless you like wearing 3D glasses in your living room or are a massive sports fan.
Satellite television
Satellite television is all TV channels delivered by communications satellite and received by an outdoor antenna on your house somewhere, usually refers to as a satellite dish, when used in a household a satellite receiver is in either the form of an external set-top box or a satellite tuner module built into a TV set. Satellite TV is already popular all around North America aswel as around all of Europe. This TV system makes use of satellite dishes to send and receive signals. There are also additional service options available such as having broadband Internet and phone line using the same dish. You can also have interactive TV if the provider has that feature. These are some positives to having a satellite TV also, another advantage of having a satellite dish is the clarity of the signal. Once your satellite dish is correctly lined up with the broadcasting satellite, there will be good reception of the signal it will give you a much better TV viewing experience. Personally i would pick to have satellite TV if i was thinking about the amount of channels on demand that i wanted and the best signal, however if i was thinking about more efficient TV channels all the time even through certain weather conditions i would consider having cable because its underground.
Cable television
Cable television is a system of providing television programs to consumers via radio frequency signals transmitted to televisions.
One advantage to having cable TV is the number of channels available, especially with t
digital cable service that is becoming increasingly popular as the number of digital TVs and HDTVs in homes rises. I think having more channels appeals to viewers and buyers more because they feel like there getting better value for what there paying for, even though half time there's nothing to watch.
Cable TV can be bought with a high-speed Internet and/or home telephone service, creating a savings from subscribing to each service individually, something satellite providers cannot offer. And satellite service usually requires a one- or two-year commitment. This is also an advantage but both cable and satellite have there pros and cons. However if you cant get cable TV in your area then you don't really have a choice.
Interactive television
Its generally known as ITV describes a number of techniques that allow viewers to interact with television content as they view it. Its like the red button that sky have for example which allows people paying to view extra things by using interactive, it can be pressed while watching a programme ,for football they have one if you want to view it from different angles or from one certain players. I think interactive TV is is a good development TV has made because it has more features on there.
High Definition Television
High-definition television (HDTV) is video that has resolution substantially higher than that of traditional television systems sets. So is better than just standard TV and is said to improve viewing. It came out in 1998, sports fans got pretty excited and for good reason. Ads for the sets said it was a 'television paradise' with digital surround sound. With HDTV, you could also play movies in their original windscreen without the letterbox that some people find annoying. It has lots of advantages so is appealing to allot of people but when just watching TV now there isn't that much of a difference i don't think.
Streaming Media and Internet Television/on-demand viewing
Streaming media is multimedia that is constantly received by and presented to an end-user while being delivered by a streaming provider. Media streaming is a technique for transferring data so that it can be processed as a steady and continuous stream. Its becoming increasingly important with the growth of the Internet because most users do not have fast enough access to download large multimedia files quickly so it appeals to allotof people.
Internet television which is just TV programmes on line for people to watch. They are on demand so really quick if you need to watch something quick and missed it. It should not be confused with Web television, or programs,videos created by a wide variety of companies and individuals. Some Internet television is known as catch-up TV which is when people are behind and missed a programme, on demand is very helpful and helps expand the broadcast it being on the Internet. Internet television has become very popular through services such as BBC iPlayer, 4oD, ITV Player ,also some company's like Virgin and BT Vision show IPlayer which is ITV on demand player also on the Internet.
Digital Recorders
Digital TV recorders are similar to video recorders in that you can record television programmes to watch at a later date. Some benefits of the new digital TV recorders are you can pause and rewind live TV whenever,also if your going to be out or miss something to can record something and then series link it so you don't forget every time its on. Then you can view all your recording whenever you want and keep them for however long. This can be done with lots of company's now especially sky and sky+.
Pay Per View
Provides a service by which a television audience can purchase events to view via private telecast once they've paid however long the programme or film as been on for. The broadcaster shows the event at the same time to everyone ordering it. This isn't as good as other demand programmes where you can watch them whenever. However if you no when somethings on and you want to watch it live when not everyone else can then its good, if your willing to pay you see what others cant.
CGI - Computer-generated imagery
be defined as the use of computers for creating moving images. Using certain 3D animation software tools to make an image of a character or something that looks very real life like. 3D computer graphics software is used to make computer-generated imagery for movies, also lots of games use this software for example The Sims to create the different characters objects and everything in the game which makes it look so good. Its used now its lots of films and improves them, Disney have been doing it allot with there more recent films, like doing remakes of Cinderella and there classic films and showing the difference it makes. Its used in nearly all animations now to make it look realistic but takes allot of time for each movement.
