CGI1968

High definition video camera-2000 by Japanese engineers

Digital video cameras-Steve Sasson, an engineer at Eastman Kodak, invented the first digital camera in 1975.

The WWW-The World Wide Web was developed in 1989 by English computer scientist Timothy Berners-Lee to enable information to be shared internationally.

DVD1995

Digital video projectors-October 23, 1998

Video on demand 1994

Smart phones 1997

IMAX2002

Tablets2002

BluerayJune 20th 2006

Web 2.0September 2007

Developments in film hardware

CGIComputer generated imagery is the way in which producers such as Francis Lawrence use computer graphics to create productions such as The Hunger Games. Computer generated imagery has helped ensure that the audience receive a larger variety of products as CGI is an easy way to differentiate

between productions. CGI is the way in which producers turn something very surreal into

something very realistic. Most productions that require CGI are usually sci-fi related. For the audience this is really positive as it provides

variety and additionally provides the institution with a unique selling point as a lot of CGI is very

original.

Digital video cameraDigital video cameras have allowed film makers to produce and exhibit their production much quicker and with greater ease. For example the introduction of digital video cameras has reduced the amount of equipment needed in the production stages. Before digital video cameras a vast amount of equipment was needed at each set e.g. the camera, reels and the audio equipment. The development of this has now ensured that the only piece of equipment still needed out of those listed above is the camera. The production when filmed can now easily be edited on advanced computer programmes which reduces time and cost. For the audience this has additionally been a good thing as it has resulted in the majority of the footage being better quality.

The world wide web and web 2.0

The world wide web has majorly impacted the media industry as it has provided the audience with a variety of ways to watch new productions (not all legally) at low costs. It has additionally had a positive affect on institutions as it has given them another method of advertisement and enables them to exhibit their production in an increased amount of advanced methods. The world wide web allows anyone anywhere in the world to view of research anything they wish published and exhibited by anyone. It is quick and easy as everything required can be found under one media platform.

Video on demand

Video on demand is a relatively new system of allowing the audience to choose what they want to watch at any given period of time. There are many advantages for the audience as it is now easier for them to view a variety of their own filmed entertainment. This has additionally been positive for institutions as this has meant it is more likely for a wider audience to watch their production.

DVD and Blueray

The development of DVDs has allowed a wider audience to watch the production. For instance instead of visiting the cinema a wide revenue for the institution will come from DVD sales. This is additionally a benefit for the audience as the film has become portable resulting in more of the target audience being able to see it and the audience being satisfied as they disk can be used in cars etc.

Smart phones and tablets

The development of smart phones and tablets has opened up additional ways for the audience to view media products. As these devices are portable it means the audience are able to view the media without being at home. For instance films can be watched in a restaurant or on the train. This has been very significant to institutions as a much wider range of media can be shown at all times resulting in the institution gaining popularity.

IMAX

IMAX is a technique of widescreen cinematography which produces an image approximately ten times larger than that from standard 35 mm film. This has been an advantage for the audience as they can now view the production in better quality. It has also been significant for institutions this new technology has attracted a lot more viewers to the cinemas as this is an experience that can not be had at home.