Essay Question Help-Useful Terminology

Convergence - is the tendency for different technological systems to evolve toward performing similar tasks. e.g. ability to watch video on your phone, tablet, console etc

Synergy – The interaction of two or more institutions/companies to ensure a larger effect than
if they acted independently. This is beneficial for each company through efficiencies in expertise and costs.

Exchange – How we access films

Proliferation - the spread of something

Hardware – the physical equipment used to either record, watch or distribute films

Content – the ‘things’ put in a film (SFX, 3D etc)


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