1-watching on a regular TV (via a direct connection from a computer or a Set-top box), or on a computer, or on a portable device (such as a mobile phone)
2-showing a channel 'live' (like regular TV), or allow the viewer to select a show to watch on demand ("Video-on-Demand" or VOD). You can also watch your favorite sports on high definition; for more details, click on this website:
3-viewing anything from low budget, home camcorder productions to expensive professional productions
Internet Video on Demand (VOD) offers a different approach, and it is interactive, requiring the viewer to select specific videos to watch. The usage of internet protocols to provide two-way communication will also open the way for interactivity with the video content, for example making it possible to choose between multiple camera angles, vote on an interactive TV show while watching it, or order a product sample, such as:
Viewers can now easily skip over the commercials, or tune into less, skip over channel surfing and watch TV programs and access the Internet. It is essentially killing two birds with one stone.
Many of the internet television "portals" available, include links to live feeds as well as built-in viewers. Although the live television streams are free, most portals are supported by advertising revenue as well
This type of service has been generally funded and supported by large telecom providers and is seeing a wide range of competition from even cable providers and broadcast networks. It follows the cable, satellite or terrestrial pay-per-view systems, based on a subscription fee, adding new features like high-definition TV, video on demand and digital video recording.
If you're curious about the whole Internet TV experience, visit this website:
KudoSurf Me!