Digital Distribution
- 1. Digital Distribution Bradley Cooke-Catcheside, Dan Miller & Joshua Irons
- 2. What is Digital Distribution? Digital distribution is a new form of technology created at the end of 2005. In 2005, the UK distribution and exhibition sectors began by moving onto digital distribution and exhibitions. The quality that has been produced has surpassed the original cinema presentations. The sound system that has been used in these new pieces is far better quality then before.
- 3. What are the Advantages of Digital Distribution? The main advantages of Digital Distribution is that overall it is much cheaper and much less stressful then other alternatives as less problems are likely to occur then before. A further advantage of Digital Distribution would be that the overall effects are less harmful towards the environment as fewer pieces are created and less travelling occurs. Digital Distribution can also be shown in a larger areas such as China or Brazil, places which before were not used for broadcast. In the UK, digital technology has been embraced by the non-theatrical sector, such as those in film society and school.
- 4. What is the overall effect of Digital Distribution? In the long-run, Digital Distribution will mean that films that have been produced will be done so in high definition and have much higher quality then previously. The time taken to produce a piece will be halved (from 6 months maximum to just 3 months). The cost form producing will also be much lower then before, this is because less arrangements will have to be developed, meaning that more money is saved.