Glossary of TV & Film technology.
Analogue: Original technology that was used to transmit programmes. Analogue signals were used to transmit video and audio.
Digital: Transmits audio and video by digitally processed and multiple signals. Therefore allowing more than one programme in the same channel bandwidth.
Satellite: An outdoor reflector also known as a satellite dish, broadcasts TV programmes using signals transmitted from radio space stations.
Cable: Broadcasting TV programmes through radio frequency and the signal can be transmitted using coaxial or fibre- obtic cable.
Pay Per View: A televisions service where a subscriber has to pay for channels in order to watch a specific programme. Most often sports or entertainment programmes.
Streaming content:
On- Demand Viewing: Every UK broadcaster has an on demand viewing system which allows the public to catch up with the shows they missed using the online on demand services that are provided for free. Examples of On demand viewing are BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, Channel 5 and 4oD.
Digital recorders: A set top box used for viewing and recording digital TV.
New consumer products - Internet TV or smart TV: Allowing people to watch TV and films via the internet. Popular streaming companies for this way of watching TV are Netflix and Love Films.
Film Based technologies - 3D and 48 fps: 3D TV allows people to watch TV in another dimension making it look like the picture has come to life and is popping out of the screen. Special glasses with different coloured lenses are needed to have the full 3D experience. 48 Fps
High Definition (HD): HDTV is 1080 or 720 pixel resolution which is the best resolution to have as the picture is of great quality as opposed to Standard Definition TV with only 480 P.
Digital: Transmits audio and video by digitally processed and multiple signals. Therefore allowing more than one programme in the same channel bandwidth.
Satellite: An outdoor reflector also known as a satellite dish, broadcasts TV programmes using signals transmitted from radio space stations.
Cable: Broadcasting TV programmes through radio frequency and the signal can be transmitted using coaxial or fibre- obtic cable.
Pay Per View: A televisions service where a subscriber has to pay for channels in order to watch a specific programme. Most often sports or entertainment programmes.
Streaming content:
On- Demand Viewing: Every UK broadcaster has an on demand viewing system which allows the public to catch up with the shows they missed using the online on demand services that are provided for free. Examples of On demand viewing are BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, Channel 5 and 4oD.
Digital recorders: A set top box used for viewing and recording digital TV.
New consumer products - Internet TV or smart TV: Allowing people to watch TV and films via the internet. Popular streaming companies for this way of watching TV are Netflix and Love Films.
Film Based technologies - 3D and 48 fps: 3D TV allows people to watch TV in another dimension making it look like the picture has come to life and is popping out of the screen. Special glasses with different coloured lenses are needed to have the full 3D experience. 48 Fps
High Definition (HD): HDTV is 1080 or 720 pixel resolution which is the best resolution to have as the picture is of great quality as opposed to Standard Definition TV with only 480 P.
Web Article.
Technology has advanced vastly over the years and new products are being designed and made each year. From Analogue to Internet TV.
In this century the way we choose to view the world is through screens. We create entertainment, memories and made money using the technology provided. TV and film technology is designed for industries to create entertainment and broadcast it to the world and their audience to make money. Motion Picture Camera- 1891 The motion picture camera was invented by Thomas Edison in 1891. The idea that motion could be captured using one single camera and taking continuous shot at a fast speed. The first movie with sound was in fact a "Talkie" when the sound and pictured are added simultaneously and are synchronized so the sound matches up with the picture. The first "Talkie" was released in 1927 called "The Jazz Singer". Kinetoscope is an early motion picture device made in 1894 ,designed for films to be viewed individually using a peephole viewer located near the top of the Kinetoscope. Colour Television - 1928 The first colour system was invented in 1928 by John Logie Baird. Colour TV was transmitted using the 3 primary colours on a wheel that rotated directly in front of the camera. The system worked well but unfortunately was not compatible with the black and white broadcasting. 1960's - 1970's In 1962 satellite TV was introduced which broadcast TV programmes using signals transmitted from radio space stations. In the early 1970's video cassette records (VCR) were introduced. An electromechanical device that records analogue audio and video from any broadcast television for later viewing and playback. Also in the 1970's cable TV was introduced, allowing the smaller communities access to broadcasted TV shows. 1980's - 1990's In the early 1990's Pay Per View was launched. A type of pay television service where a subscriber can pay for channels, often the channels include sports, entertainment programmes or feature films. The shows on the channels are shown at the same time across the country to the people paying for the service. In 1996 the first HDTV was introduced which means that TV programmes could be broadcasted in much better and higher quality. From 720p to 1080p In 1998 DVD's were invented. A digital video disc which can store any type of data most commonly used for software, pc files and TV shows or films which you can watch using a DVD player.Also in 1998 the Digibox was introduced, a device which enables home users to receive satellite television broadcasts. 2000's - 2012 In 2006 Blue ray discs were introduced and are designed to store high definition and ultra high definition video resolution of 2160p. Making the picture quality of its highest standards. In 2005 on demand systems were invented but only became popular between the years of 2006 and 2007. This system allows people to watch any TV show after they are broadcasted. Most popular on demand services are BBC Iplayer, ITV player, 4 on demand and channel 5. In 2007 digital recorders were introduced which allowed people to record TV shows straight to the built in hard drive. The digital recorder became very popular and soon most broadcasting companies modified their boxes to have a digital recorder. 2010 was when 3D television was invented and introduced. This allowed viewers to see TV shows or films in a 3rd depth perception wearing special glasses with coloured lenses. The Digital switchover took place in 2012. This means that the original analogue TV was replaced changed over to Digital TV. In 2012 Internet TV and streaming were introduced which allowed viewers to watch TV via the internet. The most popular provider of streaming is Netflix which has over 75 million subscribers and serves over 190 countries. This streaming service provides hundreds of TV shows and films to watch online. Future Technology. Although we cannot predict the future technologies of TV and film, new ideas and products are being created and modified to make the best possible resources and entertainment. Here are a few products that could make it in five years times and would be most helpful to TV and film industries but could also have an impact on the audience. - The stick on TV is a possible invention we could see in the future. Demos have already shown a TV thin enough to stick onto the wall like a sheet of plastic. It sticks to the wall using a magnetic mat. The TV itself is less than 1 mm thick and weigh less than 2 kg. - Voice activated system will have a large impact on audiences allowing them to activate their TV using their voice. This means that people will no longer have to use TV remote to operate their TV instead the TV will react to the sound of their voice and simple commands. - Although the Drone has already been invented some industries are yet to use them in their productions but in the future the drones could be a popular way to film unseen areas or new angles. The drone can help the TV and film industries in many ways by giving them new ways to film different angles including shooting scenes from birds eyes views and also being able to film in location not permitted for the access of people. - 4k is the most talked about possible product to be introduced in the near future. 4k TV has a high dynamic range of 4000 pixels which will be of the highest quality and will deliver an excellent picture to our screens. This will give the audience the best possible image to enjoy TV shows and films. |
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