Introduction
Communication is the process of transmitting information from one place to another. It is the key to all sectors of the economy because, without communication, the development will not occur. Ineffective communication, distorted, or delayed communication is even worse. Therefore, it is beneficial to integrate technology in the form of Digital Media Production.
The discussion covers the following issues: Digital video production, recording, and HDTV implementation in Australia; Impediments of HDTV in the market; Australian HDTV system; How to make HDTV system interactive and lastly we shall describe the TV over the IDSL.
Question one: Digital Video Production, Recording, and HDTV implementation in Australia
According to Thorde (2001), video production equipments include Time based Correctors, Digital video effects and Thomson- CSF. Digital Video production can be interlaced or progressive. When one is recording pictures using Interlaced method, one should write all the even numbers, followed by the odd numbers, and these results in half pictures known as fields. When one is recording pictures in the Progressive method, one has to write the numbers in progression. The result pictured is called frames. The Progressive method is standard for computers and is most preferred to Interlace method because it produces more quality pictures to be displayed in graphics.
The broadcasting corporation for Australia supported the early digital broadcasting services. The corporation had been optimistic about acquiring a high definition television to enhance the quality of broadcasting services. Australians associated the quality of broadcasting services with high-speed broadcasting and increased freedom for its members to launch many channels at different times of the day (Thorde 2001).
Question two: The system of HDTV in Australia
Richard Alston, the Minister for Communication in Australia, announced the decision for the government to introduce digital television in (DTV) 1998, which was to start in 2001. Sponsors found the decision.
DTV was to be implemented in the urban setups and later on to the other areas in the country. Completion of eight years necessitated the adoption of High Definition (HD) content, with some fee charged. According to the government laws, Broadcasting services act of 1992 states that the license is a necessity for all the broadcasting services (Elliot 2007).
In 2008, the minister made another announcement on the need to implement HDTV. The high definition components in the HDTV enhance the quality of broadcasting services.
Question three: The Impediments of HDTV System in Australia and Other Parts of the world
The Minister launched the Digital system in 2001. However, inhabitants of Australia lacked the know-how to receive signals from the broadcaster. Barn (2002) argued that people in Australia did not support the conversion to HDTV because it was expensive, unlike the TV which could be affordable. HDTV was expensive because it has more than one sound system.
Another impediment for HDTV is that it displays resolution beyond 1080i. Therefore, it requires an LCD or a real display technology. Finding the content is a challenge for the operators and devices to work together. Therefore, the users may not prefer to use it.
Question four: HDTV Interactivity
HDTV interactivity is the process of supporting transmissions of cable TV and local free internet in both high and low standards. The interactivity can be achieved by connecting more TVs to the internet. Many companies in Australia have agreed the standard interactivity cable for their effective communication in their organizations. The tru2way standard interactivity is beneficial because it is a middleware solution. The standard interactivity is highly advantageous because it can work in all available devices.
Question five: Comparison between TV and ADSL in Australia
ADSL is a High speed internet access service. Therefore, for IDSL to work effectively and efficiently, it is necessary for the country to have adequate home networks, internet and Ethernet ports. Furthermore, research shows that for IDSL to work well, it is necessary to have multiform at decode, and a consistent 3 graphics capability. The features mentioned to be crucial for ADSL are expensive and not all citizens can afford. The components are not always present and that the components may lack the capacity for additional services (Burn 2002, p. 202).
Thus, TV is preferable over the ADSL because TV is affordable for many audiences and they can easily access. ADSL has the components, all of which must be licensed. TVs do not have any licenses recommended by the law. TV also, unlike the ADSL, has national broadcasters and thus works in collaboration with the government.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Australia has progressed drastically in the communication sector. Other countries should borrow ideas from this country. The communication sector in Australia is among the best sectors in the country. Other sectors should also borrow ideas from this sector.
References
Burn, A, 2002, ‘Evaluation Report of Digital Video’, Australian Journal, vol. 30 no. 1, pp. 200-210.
Elliot, A, 2007, Australia Now and the future Prospects, Online Content Broadcasting. 1st ed, Department of foreign affairs and trade, Australia, Australia press.
Thorde, D, 2001, Designing the video production, Camera and Digital Technology, 4th ed, Australia: Prentice Hall press. Communication.