Television Remediation
As the ongoing process of remediation works in the realm of television there are obstacles dealing with bringing film from the big screen to viewer's homes. Film developed into a bigger spectacle in its early days to differentiate itself from television (wider aspect ratios making the films more enjoyable on larger screens). Now television is attempting to bring the film experience back down to the small screen level. Surround sound systems and dvd players help recreate the cinematic experience, but there are still problems with formatting (i.e. aspect ratios). If a film is shown in widescreen format, like the theatrical version, then people are only using a portion of their tv screen to see the film. However, if a fullscreen version is shown then the director's version of the film is changed with pan and scans and cuts to format the film so it is compatible with tv. Both sides offer advantages and disadvantages, but the ultimate goal is to bring the theater experience home through the process of remediation...
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