Is screen size an issue?
Christopher Forsyth
Issue date: 4/26/07 Section: A & E
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Ever stop to think about the changes in movie viewing over the years? Ever wonder why people choose to view a film at home, as opposed to viewing one in a theater?
Technological advancements have created the opportunity for individuals to watch movies at their own leisure.
Connecticut Post writer Joe Meyers, recently touched upon this issue at a Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) sponsored event on April 12.
According to Meyers, the way people watch movies has drastically changed.
With inventions dating as far back as the videocassette recorder, the concept of watching a movie allows the viewer to stop and play at will within the confines of their home.
"More and more people have taken to watching movies at home or on the go, rather than taking the time to view them in theaters," said Meyers, Arts & Entertainment columnist. "This essentially detracts from the traditional experience felt while viewing a movie at a theater."
Movie watchers now have the options of renting a movie, purchasing one on digital video disc, downloading and syncing one onto an Ipod or even recording one on devices such as Tivo.
"I like a projected film," said Greg Golda, clinical instructor of the media studies and digital culture department. " If I can't watch a movie on a projected screen, I'll watch it on my 40 inch TV."
Four out of five people surveyed on campus said that they preferred watching a movie on their DVD player through a television bundled unit or laptop.
" I like to watch movies on my laptop," Said Amanda Brosnan, sophomore, Holbrook, N.Y. "Although watching a movie at a theater is more of an experience."
Others mentioned that the use of the laptop and DVD player is more convenient than going out to the movies.
" I like to watch movies at home," said Sidney Gottlieb, associate professor of the Media Studies and Digital Culture department. "In staying home, I avoid noisy audiences and commercials before a movie."
The choice of going to a theater to watch a movie or viewing it at home is a decision based on personal preference. The film and marketing industry give viewers the option to do either one. The choice is up to the individual, but the fact remains that sometimes screen size really does matter.
Technological advancements have created the opportunity for individuals to watch movies at their own leisure.
Connecticut Post writer Joe Meyers, recently touched upon this issue at a Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) sponsored event on April 12.
According to Meyers, the way people watch movies has drastically changed.
With inventions dating as far back as the videocassette recorder, the concept of watching a movie allows the viewer to stop and play at will within the confines of their home.
"More and more people have taken to watching movies at home or on the go, rather than taking the time to view them in theaters," said Meyers, Arts & Entertainment columnist. "This essentially detracts from the traditional experience felt while viewing a movie at a theater."
Movie watchers now have the options of renting a movie, purchasing one on digital video disc, downloading and syncing one onto an Ipod or even recording one on devices such as Tivo.
"I like a projected film," said Greg Golda, clinical instructor of the media studies and digital culture department. " If I can't watch a movie on a projected screen, I'll watch it on my 40 inch TV."
Four out of five people surveyed on campus said that they preferred watching a movie on their DVD player through a television bundled unit or laptop.
" I like to watch movies on my laptop," Said Amanda Brosnan, sophomore, Holbrook, N.Y. "Although watching a movie at a theater is more of an experience."
Others mentioned that the use of the laptop and DVD player is more convenient than going out to the movies.
" I like to watch movies at home," said Sidney Gottlieb, associate professor of the Media Studies and Digital Culture department. "In staying home, I avoid noisy audiences and commercials before a movie."
The choice of going to a theater to watch a movie or viewing it at home is a decision based on personal preference. The film and marketing industry give viewers the option to do either one. The choice is up to the individual, but the fact remains that sometimes screen size really does matter.
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