Radio
Radio was invented by a German named Heinrich Hertz in1888. It is a technology that
used radio waves to carry out information and sounds. As of the era of old-time
radio or Golden Age of Radio, Radio is prominently used and widely known for
being the only broadcast medium. Apparently, radio is created with a variety of
genres such as radio plays, mystery serials, soap operas, quiz shows, talent shows, variety hours, situation
comedies, children's
shows and cooking shows. Radio nowadays takes many forms
including wireless networks and mobile communication. You could actually see
radio app in every mobile phone. Radio has shifted to more formal and narrow
format of news, talks, sports and music.
Radio: Then and Now
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Radio’s physical appearance changed time to time. The radio
becomes more flexible and varied in different foms and genres. Before, people
were too dependent of listening to radio for they know, that those are the only
thing for survival and to be infomred. But because of technology and
modernization, new inventions were created and more prominent these days. Radio
hasn’t died yet, it still pervading everyone’s houses. Especially, the DJ’s are
using new techniques to attract attention. Radios are prominent with the adult
and even in teenagers. They’re putting their attention to the Radio as they
read the
Television
· Television or TV is
used for transmitting moving images in monochrome or in color. Televisions before are in black
and white. The first semi-mechanical analogue television was shown in London on
February 1924, and later moving images in October 1925. The color television
came in 1954. Digital television transition started in late 2000s. And as of now, Digital televisions
allowed innovations like smart TV. It’s a television with integrated internet.
3D Television, Cable Television, Internet Television and Satellite Television
were also invented. There are also types of television that use LCD display
technology to produce images. Televisions nowadays are in high definition at
the maximum of 4320p.
Television; Then and Now
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As you can see, televisions
changed not only their physical appearance but also the content. However, more
broadcasting, more news, more teleserye and so on. Most of the teleserye they presented
are realistic and varied on customers’ preferences. People before were watching
televisions to be informed of the current issues or to be entertained. However,
because of the arrival of technology, they become dependent to gadgets and new
media. But still, televisions are
something won’t be missing in our home.
Advertising Media
Before,
people were usually using posters or flyers to advertise, give warnings, for
safety road purposes and so on. In late
15th century, Flyposting was widely practiced throughout Europe. In
1796. Lithography was used, a method of printing using oil and water to produce
an image. The circuses were one of the businesses to profit from the new form
of mass marketing. The earliest use of the billboard by the circuses dates back
to 1835. Billboards became a feature in
advertising as early as the mid 1860’s, and over the past hundred and fifty
years have become a popular and effective form of outdoor advertising. Some
billboards nowadays use solar powered light and LED to make the billboards
visible at night. Billboards can also advertise moving objects and short clips
due to influence of technology. Some used speed camera for the object’s
movement. Billboards and posters before were placed along the roads but now can
be seen posted in buildings.
Advertising Media: Then and Now
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The
posters arrived at using of plain black and white but immediately changed and
instead, they used basic colors for advertisement. Until, billboards made their
way, however, they are not attractive enough to get an attention. Billboards
before contained basic colors and seemed like a cartoon. But realistic figures
were applied that made the billboards more prominent these days. Billboards
most often contain LED for transitions and effects.
Music
· Media
tackles about the communication outlets or tools that store and deliver
information. Music is one of the tools that delivers information through the
language, lyrics, and even the melody and the title that will surely affect
society. Before, simply yawning, whistling, or anything that uses voice to
produce sound considered as a music. As the primitive music entered, many
various forms and genres of music were also invented. As years goes by, there
are innovations in music and many genres were added. There’s rock which is not
actually used years ago. Sad songs and maybe romance songs were the usually
genre of music. Anything that deals the norms in life. And actually, it was
more in love songs and about experiences. Nowadays, music contained violence,
foul words, criticisms and hatred which are not usually used before. There’s
also addition of materials to produce a music. In 20th century,
percussion instruments and noisemakers were prominently used. As of now, Korean
songs are dominating many countries. OPM is often also listened by people. But
the majority listen at music that their country didn’t own and produce.
Music: Then and Now
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Music
will always be relevant to us. Before, more than 3 producers and writers worked
together for the album, but nowadays, it takes only one person to write all the
songs. The lyrics before had a repeating sequence and actually, most of the
lyrics were short. Almost no metrical measurement and rhythm. No deeper meaning
and totally direct. Yet has a tone that can attract attention easily. However,
it evolves into more challenging wherein there are use of figurative languages
and literary devices for the lyrics. We now have, different tone, melody and
techniques for the delivery. The music before is still in the history and
prominent even how many years had passed. Still relevant and a guideline for
the singer-song writers. There are still people who are into classical and
medieval music and still learning to produce one.
Movies
· Movies (films) are the oldest form
of motion picture technology capable of capturing lifelike video-style images.
Originally, movies could only be consumed at a neighborhood movie theater, but
these days movies are widely available for people to consume in their homes, on
their computers, and even in through their telephones. The quality of every
movie gone higher and featured in high definition. Movies usually deal with the
everyday lives of people and may tackle about the experiences. It could teach
someone and learn from the experiences being played. The common genre of movies
is romance. It may end in tragic or in happy way. Nowadays, there are various
types of genre. Action, fantasy, non-fiction, comedy, fiction and historical
are prominent these days. Usually, movies are varied depending on the viewers.
Cartoons are for the children, teenagers are usually fond of romance and
fantasy while adults, are likely fond of action and something that is
inappropriate for a child to watch.
Movies: Then and Now
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Way
back 80’s, violence could be funny, and cursing is not a taboo of a subject.
Most of the films become more liberated. Some promotes drugs and sex. One
of the reasons behind this is the changing ways of censorship and views on what
is or isn't acceptable. Films pervaded world with different genre. Before, the
scenes were in black and white but now, it contains different colors to attract
attentions. However, films become more realistic and depicts everyday life.
Still giving lessons and entertainment.
Video Games
· Video games were known since
1980’s. Its popularity had grown and reached the interests of youth. Video
Games nowadays, make use of advanced graphics and processors to enable three-dimensional
game play featuring highly realistic landscapes and physics simulations, and
the ability to compete against other players through a network connection.
Through video games, children are able to prolong their dream and pretend play
as a soldier, athlete, race drivers and anything that they wanted to be
someday. Being in character makes them to experience what’s the feeling of
being someone.
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Video Games: Then and Now
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The
evolution of technology has allowed designers and developers to be more
creative and realistic with their games, and we’re only going to see more of
these ‘cinematic’ video games released in the future.
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The
next step, already in development, is virtual reality gaming. The recent
purchase of Oculus VR by Facebook has again brought this real possibility back
into the public eye, and gamers everywhere will be waiting for the first good
virtual reality experience.
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The
video games before have low definition even its graphics and visual details. If
you’re going to compare the old games with the recent games, they are totally
different. Modern games have advanced both mechanically and in design. Those
are well defined, highly detailed and almost realistic.
Digital Media/Mobile Phones
· Modern mobile or cell phones are
more than simple telephones. Instead, they are multimedia communications
devices. Through cellphone, you will be able to inform someone. Cellphones
before simply used to store and deliver information. Mobile Phones nowadays
contained different apps where magazines and newspapers can be seen online. You
could listen to radio and watch televisions. You can also send MMS or photo
messaging. Many phones feature digital cameras, programmable ring-tones,
Internet and email access, and music and video players as well. Some phones
required internet for the owner to have the access on such apps. Internet can
be in one-way and two-way communications. But usually, people used mobile
phones and internet in one-way communication.
Mobile Phone: Then and Now
· We can see the changes that the
media have gone through. From direct communication and inaccurate sources until
we reached the generation of millennials where technology is something we live
in. Media before are lifeless and just part of our lives. But right now, our
lives revolve in media, and it plays a big role. Too colorful that it blinds
people.
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