In the late 1990s, when we began hearing about Internet-television convergence, the idea seemed comical. Even on postage-stamp-sized players, Internet video consisted of short segments with jumpy motion and out-of-sync sound. Who would want to watch that on television?
With better software and faster connectivity, the Internet today can bring us full-screen, high-definition, long-form videos. But now that Internet video looks more like television, people are starting to wonder why they aren't watching it on television. Viewers settling in to watch a movie or TV show usually want to sit comfortably (and socially) in the living room, watch the this task.
Nor is there any lack of content. Film, television and music companies are all rushing to put their content libraries online, either owners, or both. Many entertainment companies are developing video content specifically for the Web.
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