In today’s
community, the pattern of media has definitely taken a turn. Almost a decade
back, people could not have imagined the idea of what the entertainment industry
encompasses today. The presence of mobile media has redefined the entertainment
industry in general. For example, the presence of sites such as Netflix as well
as streaming sites. In today’s context, movies and shows do not have to be
confined to any particular time slots on the television. As a measure of
convenience, these media are provided on an online site. This means that anyone
can stream these shows at any time they wish.
This has
definitely revolutionized the entertainment industry. Most major television
companies made their profits from the advertisements placed in between the
airtimes of these shows. However, the genesis of the streamed shows have
removed the idea of advertisement from the show. Television companies are now
not making as much profit as they used to do. This is mainly caused by the
reason that television no longer provides the most convenient means to watch
these shows.
Besides that, the
emergence of these streaming sites means that we can also watch our favourite
shows on our smartphones or tablets. This allows the idea of coverage problems
to be obsolete. Anyone with a smartphone or tablet with internet access can stream
these videos. Phones and tablets now also come with better screen resolutions
and panels. The latest Samsung S8+ for instance, comes with a 6.2 inch OLED
screen that boasts a resolution of 2960 by 1440 pixels, also known as Quad High
Definition (QHD) resolution. This means that phones now have screen resolutions
that are better than most televisions on the market. This is proof that the
mobile media is facilitated by the trend of streaming media on these devices.
There are
advantages as well as disadvantages when it comes to using mobile media in
terms of entertainment. Primarily, it can be obtained in a portable device so
that you can watch your favourite shows anywhere and at any time. This makes
life so much easier for most of us whenever we have the need to relax and
enjoy! Moreover, this boosts up the ratings of online channels and the entertainment
industry as a whole. Some sites are interactive with its users such as Netflix
so your needs are catered accordingly for your pleasure in viewing. It is also
a sign of the modern age so you are always up to date.
However, there
are downsides to this unfortunately. As much as the innovation of media lessens
our burden, it creates new obstacles for us to endure. Firstly, relationships
with those around us becomes a little or sometimes very distraught. Although the too much television is not good
for you, but think about the environment whenever you are watching. Family and
loved ones can sit around the living room and enjoy a programme together in
front of television box. Now when you have mobile media, it is often limited to
the views of one or a few people. It does not create that intimacy with the
programmes compared to watching television with your family, or even the
projected football game at the mamak stall! The sense of community or sharing
of the same interest in the presence of another human being is no longer
recognized once mobile media takes over.
Furthermore,
there are other side effects when one in a particular is addicted to using
mobile media such as affected vision from looking at the screen too long, lack
of communication skills and anti-social behaviour. So do be watchful if you are
going to use mobile media, be sure to set your priorities in life so that you
do not lose in touch with those that you care about. In conclusion, mobile
media is great and we all have it. But we always got to consider and be careful
with the way we use it for our own good.
References
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I believe too that the emergence of these mobile media has really changed the idea behind usage of smartphones and tablets. really excited to see what the future holds for us in the tech space
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