Communication and Media Technology – Newspapers and Magazines Newspapers and magazines should be up-to-date and as economical as possible, but are not generally intended for long-term use. Thus, different printing and production methods are used than for books. Dramatic news headlines on huge rotating rollers of printing machines often appear in old movies. These offset … Read more
Communication and Media Technology – Film Technology Producing a movie or documentary for the cinema or DVD is a highly complex undertaking, both technically and logistically. A film must go through numerous production stages before it can be distributed to the public. Traditional movie cameras shoot 24 frames per second on a light-sensitive film strip. … Read more
Communication and Media Technology – Digital Cameras Traditional film cameras are rapidly being replaced by digital models. Instead of using photographic film, today they are equipped with high-resolution digital sensors. A basic camera is an opaque-fronted box containing a photodetector on its back. Earlier, the sensor was a strip of light-sensitive photographic film; however, today … Read more
Communication and Media Technology – Mobile Telephone Networks Mobile telephone networks allow users to be reached at any time and in most parts of the world. Modern mobile devices are increasingly powerful and versatile and have become an indispensable modern device. Mobile phones or cell phones are small, portable telephones, connected via radio to mobile … Read more
