Platforms & Devices Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between a DEVICE and a PLATFORM?
A
- A device is the object that you access a media product on (e.g. smartphone, tablet, TV, computer)
- A platform is the way a media product is distributed to the device (e.g. digital download, DVD)
2
Q
Name 4 DEVICES that allow for technological convergence?
A
- Smartphone
- Tablet
- TV
- Games Console
- Laptop
- PC
- MP3 Player
- MP4 Player
- DVD / Blueray Player
- Handheld gaming device
- E-reader
- DAB Radio
3
Q
Name 3 PLATFORMS the GAMES industry could use to distribute their products?
A
- Digital Download
- DVD
- CD
- Internet
- App store
- File Sharing
4
Q
Name 3 PLATFORMS the MOVING IMAGE industry could use to distribute their products?
A
- Cable or satellite broadcast
- Youtube Channel
- Through own website (e.g. BBC iplayer)
- Through social media website
- TV Broadcast
- Digital Download
- DVD
- Streaming
- Pay-per-view
- Cinema release
5
Q
Name 3 PLATFORMS the AUDIO industry could use to distribute their products?
A
- Radio broadcasts
- Cable or satellite broadcast
- Through own website (e.g. Bbc iplayer)
- Digital download
- Cd
- Streaming
- Podcast
6
Q
Name 3 PLATFORMS the E-PUBLISHING industry could use to distribute their products?
A
- Digital download
- Internet
- App store
- File sharing
- Through own website
- Through social media website
