History Of Television

 Billions of homes around the world can be found on television.But 100 years ago no one know what television was in fact,by 1947 only thousands of Americans owned television at one time or  another.How did such modern technology go from and invention to a masteriece in the  our living room?

Today I am explaining the whole  history of television including  where it could go in the landmarks and future.

Over the course of 100 years, television has taken on many different shapes and sizes. Here is the history of television from 1920 to the present.

The 1920s gave us a mechanical television. The first model had a small display and a large cabinet on the right. Compared to our technology today, these first televisions were very simple.They implemented unique models. Like octagonal television.The technology was impressive but the video quality was not. Facial features cannot be identified unless the makeup is worn in a specific way.

In the 1930s we saw more refined television. With better design and resolution.This decade saw a huge leap in video quality. Scan lines 100 to 405 at the beginning of the decade.

The 1940s brought us even higher proposals. NTSC standard including line 480 resolution and better audio.In the 1940s, it was difficult to produce CRT screens larger than 12 inches. He therefore implemented large-scale television projection techniques.

The 1950s brought us short-term door-to-door televisions. But most importantly, it brings us the NTSC color standard. But most color televisions did not sell until the next decade.

Sales of color television were rapid in the 60s. They were more colorful than they are now. High-end television sets also included a new invention. Remote control.

In the 1970s, television designs were brought to suit every taste and need. There was an upgradeable TV with easily accessible circuit boards. Future television. Implementation of indirect design patterns. Colorful TVs that look like toys. And portable comb. Usually includes radios and cassette tapes.

The 1980s marked the end of television as the furniture era. These were replaced by color projection TVs with large screens and minimal cabinets. Space Command is one such color projection TV.The 1980s paved the way for the first LCD televisions. They were very small and made of pixels but it was a big step forward. Portable CRT TVs were more affordable and included additional functions.

This decade was all about Sony's Trinitron technology. Since Sony's patent expired, all competitors were free to use the technology.Television / VCR combinations became really popular in the 1990s. They included FM radio and VCR.In the 1990s, Casio developed portable LCD TVs. A preview of the largest technology in the next decade was introduced in the late 1990s. Flat HDTV. The price is around $ 7,000.

CRT television was still very popular throughout the 2000s. They are inexpensive and can access HD channels using a converter box. During this decade, LCD technology was finally able to compete with plasma. Giving us LCD HDTV. Then came LED TV. They were superior to both.Several brands experimented with environmental lighting. Sink the TV more. HDTVs were very talented during the decade. They were able to display content from your computer. Connect with various Internet services.

We started 2010 with the best tech money combination. 4K, LED and 3D. All of this had been introduced. Indirect screens have been a hallmark over the years. It means reducing glare and improving immersion. By taking advantage of our peripheral vision. This works well for computer monitors. But it is barely visible on TV. The introduction of wallpaper TV is really exciting. These are as thin as a credit card.The latest feature is the circulation mode. That way your TV will match your decor. It allows you to display your TV as art or match it to your wallpaper.

2020 promises many new technologies. Like a rolling TV. When it is disabled it is completely hidden and when it is activated it grows to the size of the content or application. This is great for calendar and music apps. Avoid the black bars on extra wide films. Transparent glass television is another intelligent television technology. But it will be used for decoration and art rather than entertainment. Dual unilateral TV would be great for gaming and commercial applications. Technology is changing so fast that so are our televisions.

 Timeline of TV history between the 1950  and 2000.

From the 1950s to the 2000s, television became a critical communication tool found in living rooms across the country with its unique technology. During the second half of the twentieth century, major changes and improvements were made to bring television to where it is today. Here is a timeline:

1949: The number of television stations in 58 markets increased to 98 in January.

1949: F.C. The principle of fairness was followed, and broadcasters were responsible for finding and presenting all aspects of a problem when it was covered by a dispute. The bill was an addition to the Communications Act of 1934, which required broadcasters to provide equal airtime to candidates running for office.

1951: I Love Lucy was born under the patronage of Philip Morris. The half-hour site has been ranked as the nation's number one program for four of its first six full seasons.

1951: On June 21, CBS aired the first color program. As mentioned above, CBS's color system only worked with a small number of televisions across the United States. The first color television broadcast saw only 12 customers across the United States. Another 12 million televisions were empty for the show.

1952: Bob Hope's comedy show airs on television in October 1952.

1952: By the end of 1952, 20 million households in the United States had access to television. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year. U.S. advertisers spent $ 288 million on television advertising time, an increase of 38.8% over 1951.

1953: RCA releases its color transmission system, replacing 12 million televisions with 12 million.

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1954: NBC launches Tonight Show with comedian Steve Allen.

1955: Gunsmok, a Western television program, begins its 20-year run on CBS.

1958: 525 cable TV systems across the United States serve 450,000 subscribers. In response, a two-page ad in the CBS TV Guide advertised, "As far as we know, free television can survive with paid television."

1960 - Four debates between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon are televised across the country, and the presidential campaign changes forever.

1963: For the first time in history, television surpasses newspapers as a source of information. In a poll this year, 36% of Americans found television to be a more reliable source than print, and 24% favored it.

1964: The FCC regulates cables for the first time. The FCC required operators to remove programs from the remote market and duplicate programs at a local station (if requested by the local station).

1964: The Beatles appear on the Ed Sullivan Exhibition with 73 million viewers.

1965: NBC launches the complete color network, broadcasting 96% of its programs.

1969: Astronaut Neil Armstrong walks on the moon for the first time and is watched live on television by millions of American viewers.

1970: F.C.C. Implements financial interest syndication rules that prohibit the three main networks from replaying and controlling private shows. This meant delivering 30-minute programs each night back to local train stations in the top 50 markets.

1971: Advertising changes from 60 seconds to 30 seconds on average.

1979: Some believe it was "the beginning of the end of television." A survey found that 44% of Americans are unhappy with current programs and 49% watch less television than they did a few years ago.

1979: Launch of ESPN Cable, a network entirely dedicated to the sport. ESPN will become the largest and most successful primary cable channel.

1980: Ted Turner launches the Cable News Network (CNN), a channel dedicated to broadcasting news 24 hours a day.

1980: Music Television (MTV) premieres in August 1980.

1986: After years of rising rates, ABC, CBS and NBC for the first time find it difficult to sell commercial time for sports programs. Trade rates for the 1986 NFL season were 15% lower than in the 1985 season.

1989: The paid show begins to make its mark on television landscapes, accounting for about 20% of wired households.

1992: Infomercials explode with growth. This year, the National IT Marketing Association estimates that Infosciles has sales of $ 750 million, more than double that of 1988.

1993: At the beginning of 1993, 98% of American households owned at least one television, and 64% owned two or more sets.

1996: The 18-inch-diameter digital satellite dish enters the market, becoming the best-selling electronic product in history near the VCR.

2000: The Digital Video Disc (DVD) is introduced.

2004: DVD surpasses VHS for the first time.

2005: Flat screen TVs and HDTVs are introduced for the first time.

2006: Flat screen TV and HDTV for the first time affordable.

2006: Sony releases its Blu-ray Disc format, which is similar to a DVD but can hold up to 27GB.

2010: Popular 3D blockbusters such as Avatar begin to enter the 3D TV market

Today, online television and other broadcast technologies have changed the future of traditional television. As more and more people “cut the rope,” we need to look at whether traditional television can survive in an age full of Netflix and other technologies.

Bechelor of Technology in Media Art Production Technology 

K.A.D.N.Samali  Wijesundara 

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