The first Web Tv show was launched back in 1995, it was called 'The Spot', many others were created but unfortunately the quality of video was limited and the sites were unable to handle the large amount of viewers tuning in to watch the episodic web videos. Then during 2000-2005, video-streaming with quality of picture and the ability to display content to a lot of users launched. These were the now famous Youtube and Daily motion. Web series like Rocket Boom began, along with the explosion of user content and low budget films.
2. What recent innovations are luring us to the movies?
Most recently i think it is the explosion of 3D in cinema. New digital technology has made the creation and use of 3D cinema much more believable and life like than ever before. For example, Avatar. There is the recent release of the popular children's movie Toy Story 3, and the dance movie Step Up 3D. Also with advancing technologies in sound equipment, cinemas offer an experience of sound that is un parallel to anything achievable at home for most people. The film industry are trying to keep their audience base by offering new experiences, such as 3D cinema and TV, Blu-ray and Sound. Unfortunately , with the ease of Video streaming and torrent downloads a lot of people download movies and television shows because its cheaper. Hopefully by offering new and better experiences at the cinema or TV, people will still venture out and make the purchase to rightfully view the movie or show.
3. Are short films still getting made? Why? who pays for them?
Yes short films are still getting made and with video hosting sites like Youtube, it is even easier for independent film makers to have their show or movie watched. Low budget short films are usually funded by raised money or the money of those participating in the creation. It is usually in the hope that the film goes viral or enters a film festival with the possibility of making money in return.
4. The term viral is thrown around a lot, what does it mean?
a viral video is one that has become extremely popular via file-sharing websites and email. some examples are The Beautiful Seatbelt - which turned into a commerical
ANd the Old Spice Ad
5. Webisodes, what are they and how do they affect the audience?
Webisodes are Tv series of episodes that are specifically made for the internet. With the use of file-sharing like Youtube, blogs and social networking sites, low budget shows can hit large audiences easily and cheaply. It allows people form all over the world to have to ability to watch programs of a specific interest which aren't available on free-to-air television. i believe the outcome is a positive one giving the viewer freedom of choice in what programs they consume. :)
An example of a highly rated Webisode is 'The Guild'
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