How has mass media technology changed the way audiences are entertained?

Mass media technology has changed the ways our audiences are entertained in many ways. As technology develops, new mediums are invented that push the limits of entertainment and make the audiences want bigger, newer and better things. One such innovation that is becoming more and more popular is 3D technology. Avatar sort of opened up the field as far as movies go. It brought this newer type of 3D which is more realistic become more common in theaters. People were amazed by the quality of these films and the effect it added. Now the technology has expanded to television sets that you can have in your house. This is just one example of how technology has changed the way audiences are entertained.

Another way that this is achieved is through picture quality. Movies and television sets and channels are now being broadcasted in Hi-Def. This makes the picture much clearer and makes you feel like you are that much closer to the action. In order to keep audiences entertained, mass media outlets are going to have to keep creating new technologies. Audiences wont settle for the same thing forever. As humans it is our nature to want newer and better things. And as long as mass media exists, audiences will always be begging for the next big thing.