Define: Internet Protocol television (IPTV) is a system through which Internet television services are delivered using the architecture and networking methods of the Internet Protocol Suite over a packet-switched network infrastructure, e.g, the Internet and broadband Internet access networks, instead of being delivered through traditional radio frequency broadcast, satellite signal, and cable television (CATV) formats. this can help TV companies as with the internet their audience has another chance to watch programs again on things like 4OD and BBC iPlayer. this helps the companies because i can widen the audience and more space for advertising, making the more profitable. 

the development of IPTV has changed many aspects in the television industry now there are more and more channels joining IPTV and are broadcasting more and more TV-shows and series. also channels have started producing shows that are specifically created for the internet. channel have a web series called dub-plate drama that has been rather successful and other channels are following suit by creating shows.

Impact of the Internet on Media Production

1. Wikipedia describes Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) as:

        "a system through which Internet television services are delivered using the architecture and networking methods of the Internet Protocol Suite over a packet-switched network infrastructure, e.g., the Internet andbroadband Internet access networks, instead of being delivered through traditional radio frequency broadcast, satellite signal, and cable television (CATV) formats."

In our own words, this essentially describes IPTV as an alternative to the radio frequencies television traditionally uses. Instead of radio frequencies, IPTV allows television companies to utilise a 'packet-based network structure'. Examples of this include BBC's live streaming of its content over its iPlayer service, or Channel 4's On Demand 4oD service.

2. how do you think that the development of iptv has changed the television industry over time.

I think that the television industry has changed because shows get more viewing  figures because of the capability of watching TV shows through a live-stream via a laptop so people wont miss episodes as often if there not at home ect. Also with this there are now web series which are essentially the same to TV shows but on the internet at its time slot. These shows are a lot cheaper to make but are popular. The level of quality control has been increased on every episode of a series due to the fact that people can go back to watch episodes when ever they like .

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impact of the internet on media production

'Internet Protocol television (IPTV) is a system through which Internet television services are delivered using the architecture and networking methods of the Internet Protocol Suite over a packet-switched network infrastructure, e.g., the Internet andbroadband Internet networks, instead of being delivered through traditional radio frequency broadcast, satellite signal, and cable television (CATV) formats' This is a quote from wikipedia. 


Internet protocol television is television broadcasted over the internet, rather than what 

Impacts of the internet on Media Production

Internet protocol television is a service through internet television and uses broadband rather than satellite signal and cable television. High speed net connection. Packets of data sent across the net. Youtube and 4OD are examples of this.

The television industry has changed over time because IPT allows us to watch HD videos using the internet

 

IPTV

In the uk we are seeing an increasing number of digital tv services delivered over a broadbrand internet connection. These services include: BBC i player, BT vision, Virgin on demand service, Sky anytime +, Seesaw and Youview.

IPTV stands for Internet Protocol TV. Broadband is required to access IPTV, but with convergence many people can now view these services on phones and such. IPTV can be accessed through a variety of tubes including corporate or building centred LANs.

IPTV carries several advantages over old-school typical television.   It is carried over telephone lines, telephone companies are in a prime position to offer IPTV services initially, but it is expected that other carriers will offer the service in the future. IPTV companies have promised faster and more efficient streaming speeds than current VoD (Video on Demand) services such as BBC iPlayer, and therefore theoretically reduced prices to operators and subscribers alike.

The development of IPTV will obviously be seen by many as a good development for consumers, however, it seems that ISPs and telephone companies will benefit more from increased revenue than will actual end-consumers.

Long Tail

The Long Tail theory is the idea of a niche product which  or possibly more than a mainstream medium.
An example of the Long Tail theory is 'How It Works' as a niche programme, and 'Two and a Half Men' as a mainstream form of media.

The first media product we have chosen to research is 'How It Works'

The long tail:
Basically, the long tail theory suggests that because of the internet, the sum of all niche tv channels such as eurosports can now gross more than main stream tv channels like the BBC.

Niche Channel:
An example of a niche tv channel is Sky Sports. This allows its viewers to view different sports such as Football and Cricket on one channel.

Sky sports 1 share viewing percentage as of Jan 2011 is 1.2


Main stream channel:
The BBC is an example of a main stream channel. It gives a variety of tv shows such as soaps and dramas.

BBC 1 share viewing percentage is 20.7 as of January 2011.