Video Technology & Convergence

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on key terms and concepts from the lecture notes on video technology and broadcasting.

Convergence

The combination of different technologies for improved delivery, quality, convenience, and cost in TV technology.

Format Wars

Competing systems and preferences that can influence the adoption of technology in broadcasting, often tied to national pride.

Distribution

The method of broadcasting TV shows, which is as crucial as the creation of the content itself.

Nipkow Disc

The first mechanical scanning device for TV, invented in 1884, but impractical for use.

Image Dissector

The first all-electronic TV camera tube developed by Farnsworth in 1927.

NTSC

The National Television System Committee standard for color television adopted in the U.S. in 1953.

Quadraplex VTR

An early video tape recording system introduced in 1956 that made video recording practical.

DTH Satellite TV

Direct-to-home satellite television that emerged in the 1980s, allowing for broadcast reception via satellites.

Simultaneous Substitution

A requirement in Canada that cable networks replace U.S. signals with Canadian ones during the same broadcasts.

CanCon

Canadian content quotas mandated for broadcasters to encourage local programming.

Fin-Syn Rules

FCC regulations that prevented networks from owning syndication rights, benefiting independent producers.

CRTC

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, which regulates broadcasting in Canada.

The Domestication of TV

The adaptation and growth of television within society, reflecting cultural and economic aspects.

Quiz Shows

Non-scripted programs where contestants compete to answer questions, often for prizes.

Game Shows

Shows where contestants compete in games, often involving skills or challenges, typically with a humorous tone.

Prime Time

The time period during which the largest audience is available for television broadcasts.

Talk Shows

Programs where invited guests discuss current issues and topics; combines interview formats and entertainment.

Syndication

The sale of the rights to broadcast TV shows to multiple stations, allowing for broader distribution and revenue.

Exclusivity Policies

Policies used by networks to limit guest appearances on competing shows, aiming to maintain audience control.

Early TV Talk Shows

The preliminary version of talk shows that began with simple formats featuring ordinary guests and topics.

The Tonight Show

A late-night talk show that set the template for many programs, known for its celebrity guests and comedy segments.