Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Webisodes for kids


What is webisodes?

Webisode is a single push technology episode. A Webisode can be a preview or promotion of a particular TV show, music video, or other show presented from a Web site using streaming video or other techniques. Some sites are dedicated to presenting Webisodes. Webisodes are combination of Web+Episodes+Internet. Webisodes has a minimum timing that is approximately 2-3 but the it can go till 10 minutes.





Is webisodes a good idea for kids?

Webisodes is generally a replacement for kids watching television instead they will be on the computer. According to Guthrie, the potential is appealing. More than 85% of U.S. households are connected to the Internet via broadband, according to Nielsen, while more than 30% of Web users view live streaming video (such as Webisodes or streaming episodes of television series) and 20% watch saved video files (i.e., content downloaded from iTunes or other consumer sites). And these numbers will only increase as technology continues to evolve.

References

Advant Creative 2009, 10 keys to creating a successful webisode, viewed 18 November 2009,
<http://www.adventcreative.com/10-keys-to-creating-a-successful-webisode>

Guthrie, M 2007, What’s a Webisode Worth?, viewed 17 November 2009,
<http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/111311-What_s_a_Webisode_Worth_.php>

Edwards, K 2007, What is webisode?, viewed 17 November 2009,
<http://searchsoa.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid26_gci213348,00.html>


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