Slides and new stuff Flashcards
WHAT IS DIGITAL TV?
- Digital TV is a new technology for transmitting and receiving broadcast
television signals. - Digital technology replaces the old established analog TV technologies and
devices. - Digital TV intends to improve and remove the use of old analog systems.
DIGITAL TV VS ANALOG TV
An Current television broadcasts that use analog technology, which is prone to fading, snow, and ghosts. - Unfortunately, older analog TVs can’t receive digital transmissions. - Poor quality overall - Limited channels
DIGITAL TV - Digital TV reproduces crystal-clear picture and sound without fading or interference. - Digital technology also enables TV stations to broadcast multiple channels with different programming - More channels
HISTORY OF THE DIGITAL TV
Television broadcasters have transmitted signals based on the “NTSC standard”
(National Television Systems Committee)
- Remained unchanged until it was adopted by the FCC (Federal Communication
Commission) in 1941
- The most significant modification had been the Colour TV in 1953 with ghost
canceling. (Ghost - a television signal split into multiple paths between transmitter
and receiver.)
- Television engineers wanted to upgrade the existing NTSC standard, however
Congress and the FCC showed little interest on the topic.
- Mid 1980s the Japanese electronic firms forged ahead with the development of the
HDTV technology
- The old analogue system was removed by congress and FCC and HDTV was
declared better in 1998
- This brought on the huge development of TVs as many have become larger and
thinner TVs
BEFORE AND AFTER
DIGITAL TV
Digital TV has improved the quality and sound over 100% and is still improving with
the introduction of 4K TVs
- Old Analogue TVs were usually black and white, blurry and lower quality sound
- Digital TV has brought on the invention of SMART TV, with the use of Wi-Fi most TVs
now have the ability to browse the internet and use its services like Facebook,
YouTube, Netflix and many other services.
- Many if not all Digital TVs offer Video game Console support and other appliances to
all be used and plugged in with more connection added to the side and to the back.
FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO
DIGITAL TV
- Over-the-top video distribution ~ refers to delivery of video, audio and other media
over the Internet without a multiple system operator being involved in the control or
distribution of the content. - The “second screen” one of the most exciting developments in television & Media,
second screen technologies built initially on iPads and extended to the vast
improvements of devices we’ll see in the next 3 – 5 years a second screen refers to
the use of a computing device to provide an enhanced viewing experience for
content on another device, this term commonly refers to the use of such devices to
provide interactive features during “linear” content, such as a television program,
served within a special apps like CBC, Sports and many other types. - Gaming & TV, there is no other way to say this but it can only get better, the quality
of Games and TV will both increase.
HOW LONG WILL IT
LAST?
Digital TV will last for a long time, as it is still being improved
and used by many people around the world and with it
changing, improving and new features added its hard to say
when digital TV will stop.
The most I can say is Digital TV will probably stop when we
start watching TV and Movies on Holograms instead of a TV
screen.
1930’S
The TV was invented in 1926, but was not used until the 1930’s
like we know it today.
The first network was NBC, broadcasting from Rockefeller centre
in New York, then CBS soon after.
Only broadcasted dancing, sports and music.
Baseball and boxing first sports to be televised.
30’S VALUES
Values not projected as we know it today in media.
Anything expressed would have been extremely traditional and
very reserved.
1940’s
Everything came to a halt due to WWII
ceased until 1947
Huge boom in industry afterwards, especially in network
shows
Development of targeted TV (shows for kids, shows for
adults)
Shows such as: The Ed Sullivan Show, Candid Camera, and
Howdy Doody
1940’s Values
Relatively carefree
Still retained traditional values
Joyous and relieved (in concurrence with return of soldiers)
Emphasis on fitting in
1950’S
Explosion of TV networks
Innovation of live news coverage of events
Innovation of the “ideal” family
Over 7 Million TV sets
Development of the Comedy show
News begins to take on more familiar role with professional anchors
Soap operas begin on day time TV
Some shows include: -I Love Lucy -Leave it to Beaver
-The Guiding Light -Any Griffith Show
1950’S VALUES
Carefree Traditional values still very prominent Demonstrate excesses enjoyed by Baby Boomers More happy and joyful topics Conformity and fitting in
1 9 6 0’ s
Golden age of “Classic” TV
• News took on a larger role as major events broadcasted live on
TV ex. JFK Assasination, Civil Rights movement, moon
landing, etc.
• Development of Hour long Periodical shows ex. 60 Minutes
• Sports Broadcasting innovated instant replay
• Revolutionary for shows and topics covered
• Some shows include: -Gilligan’s Island
-The Flintstones -Scooby Doo
-The Munsters -The Addams Family
-Batman -Bewitched
-The Beverly Hillbillies -Get Smart
-Green Acres -Star Trek
SO MANY TV SHOWS
1960’s Values
Traditional values melt away
• Emphasis on Strong individual character
• Living in the now
• Harmony and coexisting (corresponds to civil rights)
• Being Happy
1970’s
Not everything was bad in the 70’s
TV became more relied on for news than newspapers
Caused President Nixon to be deposed
See the first female co-anchor Barbara Walters
Invention of serial dramas
Soap operas skyrocket in popularity ex. Young and the
Restless, One Life to Live, All My Children
Invention and rise of cable TV
First African American family on TV show with
“The Jeffersons”
1970’s Values
Reversal in values set
Tradition takes back over
More serious issues presented in shows
Placed in more realistic situations
Working together to achieve goals/overcome
adversity
