Monday 8 December 2014

Technological Convergence

Technological Convergence is having multiple technologies on one single platform.

Old phone uses new iphone













1 use VS 100's of uses






This benifits institutions as its is:
  • easier to distribute
  • sell films
  • viral marketing
  • cheap marketing
  • you tube marketing
  • high quality pictures can be recorded relatively cheaply
  • horizontal integration - play game on ps4 xbox one and also watch the film on the same device.
  • simultaneuous releases cinemas and streaming on tv
however
  • makes piracy easier
  • reduces cinema audiences

Benifits audiences

  • easier access
  • access anywhere anytime
  • stream cheaply
  • can get films for free
  • more choice on platforms
  • social media allows infomation on upcoming films