Deck 16: Home Video

Question 1

Home video revenues are

A) Greater than network television revenues
B) Less than movie revenues
C) Increasing exponentially because of Blu-ray discs.
D) Subject to a special FCC video tax.

Answer 1

Greater than network television revenues

Question 2

The failure of HD-DVD was primarily related to:

A) Bankruptcy by the creators of the format.
B) Lack of contracts with movie studios
C) Inferior quality compared to Blu-ray
D) Violations of patents held by other companies

Answer 2

Lack of contracts with movie studios

Question 3

The Betamax decision:

A) Is no longer relevant because of the demise of VCRs.
B) Was overturned by the Supreme Court in 1998.
C) Applied only to pre-recorded content.
D) Is a major enabling factor for DVRs.

Answer 3

Is a major enabling factor for DVRs.

Question 4

The ideal viewing distance for today's digital television is:

A) Six to ten feet
B) Two to three times the diagonal screen size
C) Ten to fifteen feet
D) Four to six times the diagonal screen size

Question 5

The future of home video displays will increasingly rely upon:

A) CRTs
B) HDMIs
C) OLEDs
D) VOD

Question 6

The lowest energy consumption for video display devices can be found in:

A) CRT displays
B) LCD displays
C) LED displays
D) Plasma displays

Question 7

Blu-ray discs and IPTV were introduced about the same time. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each, and predict which one will be more successful in the long run.

Question 8

Which are of the technology ecosystem will be most important in the diffusion of new home video technologies? Why?

Question 9

Home video equipment consumes a great deal of electricity. Discuss whether you believe that power consumption will increase or decrease over time.