This trend became even more evident in prices shows as the Emmy, and more recently, Golden Globe Awards this year. Amazon has become the second provider of video streaming to win a Golden Globe. Its original series "Transparent" won two awards this year: one for the best TV series, and Jeffrey Tambor, best actor in a comedy series. Netflix has also been a great victory for online video, with Kevin Spacey won the award for best actor in a drama series for "House of Cards".
So what does this mean for the future of television? Is streaming continue to gain popularity? And it will eventually make obsolete cable TV? Here are some reasons why more people are turning to online video.
cost
One of the many benefits of online video is the cost. Compared with the alternative cable, online streaming services are relatively inexpensive. Most cable subscribers pay about $ 100 a month; this number increases only for premium packages such as HBO and sports channels. Netflix, by comparison, is only $ 9.99 per month for its streaming service, Hulu Plus is only $ 7.99 per month and Amazon Prime is $ 99 for membership of a full year. So essentially, you could get a full year of Amazon Prime for what you would pay in a single month for cable. In addition, these services offer a free trial period (ranging from one week to one month) and the option to cancel at any time.
Convenience
streaming shows and movies online, you can watch what you want, when you want. You can access it anytime, anywhere, across multiple platforms. So if you missed an episode of your favorite show and forgot to DVR, there is no need to worry. You have the freedom to enjoy on your smartphone, tablet, computer, or smart TV. Most of these online video services also gives you recommendations for shows and movies to watch based on your preferences, that can help you discover new shows.
And if you are worried about the quality of the image, Netflix has a solution for this. The company recently announced a new "recommended TV" program at the Consumer Electronics Show, for those who want to know what TVs are friendlier Netflix. This program is testing things like how fast applications are launched and speed of video playback. The company also began streaming a portion of its original content in 4K, and plans to bring even more content in 4K, something the network channels are not even close yet.
Exclusive
One of the things these streaming services have begun to do more is the production of original content. Netflix hit shows like "House of Cards" and "Orange is the New Black," which are only available for users of Netflix. Amazon has taken on this, and began producing its own content, as well. With big budgets and big-name players, the quality of the battery contained on those cable networks. Both companies are projected to turn off several new original series in 2015 with Woody Allen wrote and directed one for Amazon.
With all its advantages and new additions, it seems as if the online video streaming shows no signs of slowing in the future.