Chapter 6: TV Flashcards
Original broadcast networks
ABC, CBS, NBC
Analog
Standard for TV based on radio waves.
Analog signals
Around until 2009 when they were replaced by digital
Prime time
Between 8-11pm
CATV
Communication antenna tv system
Narrowcasting
Providing of specialize programming for diverse and fragments of groups
Superstations
Independent TV stations a point to a TV satellite
Premium channels
Channels with no advertising
Pay-per-view
Offers, release movies or special one time sporting events to subscribers who pay
Video on-demand
Enables customers to choose from hundreds of titles and watch them instantly
Direct broadcast satellite
Big challenge to cable, especially in places where cable is hard to get
Time shifting
Occurs when viewers record shows and watch them at a later time
Third screens
New online experiences to watch TV
Fourth screen
Smartphones, iPods, iPads, etc
Kinescope
A film camera recorded a live TV show off of the studio monitor
Serial programs
Open ended episodic shows
Affiliate station
Contract with the network to carry his programs
Prime Time Access Rule
Introduce in April 1970, reduce network control of prime-time programming
Fin-syn
Constituted The most damaging attack against the network TV monopoly in FCC history
Must-carry rules
Required all cable operators to sign channels to and carry all local TV broadcasts on their systems
Leased channels
Citizens could buy time on these channels and produce their own shows
Electronic publishers
Can choose what content to carry
Common carriers
Providing services that don’t get involved in content
Deficit financing
Company leases a show to a network or cable channel for a license fee
