Second screen
Encyclopedia
Second Screen is a new expression which describes, in the broadcasting
industry, the use of a smartphone
, tablet computer
or computer
that audiences
use while watching television
.
which is exploding. This is a direct consequence of the increasing use of the smartphone
s. This multitasking is changing the way audience
watches television
which are watching the main screen (new name for the television) for the second screen, are all offering alternative content to the main program . The idea is to propose content related to the main program, such as unseen moments, alternative information, soundtrack, and characters.
In sports, proposed new technology would allow the viewer to see different camera angles while watching the game.
Broadcasting
Broadcasting is the distribution of audio and video content to a dispersed audience via any audio visual medium. Receiving parties may include the general public or a relatively large subset of thereof...
industry, the use of a smartphone
Smartphone
A smartphone is a high-end mobile phone built on a mobile computing platform, with more advanced computing ability and connectivity than a contemporary feature phone. The first smartphones were devices that mainly combined the functions of a personal digital assistant and a mobile phone or camera...
, tablet computer
Tablet computer
A tablet computer, or simply tablet, is a complete mobile computer, larger than a mobile phone or personal digital assistant, integrated into a flat touch screen and primarily operated by touching the screen...
or computer
Computer
A computer is a programmable machine designed to sequentially and automatically carry out a sequence of arithmetic or logical operations. The particular sequence of operations can be changed readily, allowing the computer to solve more than one kind of problem...
that audiences
Audiences
Audiences is an indie rock band based in Chicago, Illinois. They have self-released two live albums. Live at The Otterarium was self recorded and produced in their practice space. Live at Lincoln Hall was recorded live at Lincoln Hall Chicago and engineered by Flashpoint Academy graduate sound...
use while watching television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
.
Multi-tasking
The second screen expression is a consequence of the media multitaskingMedia multitasking
For other uses, see multitasking Media multitasking involves using TV, the Web, radio, telephone, print, or any other media in conjunction with another...
which is exploding. This is a direct consequence of the increasing use of the smartphone
Smartphone
A smartphone is a high-end mobile phone built on a mobile computing platform, with more advanced computing ability and connectivity than a contemporary feature phone. The first smartphones were devices that mainly combined the functions of a personal digital assistant and a mobile phone or camera...
s. This multitasking is changing the way audience
Audience
An audience is a group of people who participate in a show or encounter a work of art, literature , theatre, music or academics in any medium...
watches television
Content & Technology
Broadcasters, to avoid the flight of the TV audienceAudience
An audience is a group of people who participate in a show or encounter a work of art, literature , theatre, music or academics in any medium...
which are watching the main screen (new name for the television) for the second screen, are all offering alternative content to the main program . The idea is to propose content related to the main program, such as unseen moments, alternative information, soundtrack, and characters.
In sports, proposed new technology would allow the viewer to see different camera angles while watching the game.