How The Iphone Will Change Movie And TV Viewing Forever

Unless you’ve been living in a cave, under a rock, or on the Dark Side of the Moon you know that on Friday June 29th Apple’s new iPhone finally hit store shelves. Thousands of Apple and mobile phone fans waited in hundreds of lines for hours just for the privledge of dropping $499-$599 on the shiny new mobile phone/internet device/widescreen iPod. Analysts and tech geeks hailed the iPhone’s arrival as a momentus event in the cell phone industry. I’m here to tell you that history will show the iPhone’s release as one of the single biggest events in the history of independent filmmaking.

What, exactly, does the iPhone–a mobile phone/internet device/widescren iPod–have to do with indie filmmaking? Well, a lot. The movie download market must prepare for a great new phase as we look forward to more and more great devices capable of playing our content.

For independent content to survive and thrive, it must move to new delivery devices like Apple TV, iPod and now the iPhone. Support for these new devices will lead to growth in the audience for indie content. Many “mainstream” consumers will not view indie films at screenings, festivals or DVD. The films are too hard to find, often barried in video rental store shelves or playing in small art house theaters. This has been the case for the past few decades. Once every five years there is a breakout hit–a Clerks or Blair Witch–that gives the indie community something to rally around. The independent movie press declare, “We’ve arrived. This is the ‘Year of the Indie’”. Just as quickly as these hits arise, the excitement dies down and the great content made in the aftermath gets lost in the shuffle.

Now, for what may truely be the first time, consumers will have in their hands a great portable media device. You may argue that the iPod with video or the PSP have existed for a few years. But, these are devices that most people do not *have* to carry at all times. These are “luxury” devices that we carry when we want to. Cell phones are vastly different. Most Americans now carry their cell phone at all times–to the gym, on the bus, walking through the mall, at the ball game. We always have our phones with us. Now that Apple has delivered “the best iPod ever built” (Apple’s words) and snuck it inside a phone, we now have a captive audience that will always have viewing capability.

This is, or has the potential to be, huge. Just look no farther than the iPhone’s home screen. Right there on that gorgious 3.5″ screen is a direct link to everyone’s favorite dancing-cats-meet-dancing-teenagers clip sharing site, YouTube. Think about that. Apple put YouTube directly on the home screen of their revolutionary new device. Now, this could be entirely motivated by a new advertisting or search revenue deal Apple has struck with Google. But even if it is, the fact that YouTube is on the home screen of the iPhone can not be ignored.

Apple believes in mobile entertainment. They created the iPod so that we all could enjoy all our music at any time or place. Now, we are closer than ever to that dream for video. The iPhone’s 3.5″ screen has a resolution higher than many computer monitors. It displays MPEG4 H.264 video beautifully–better than any portable device ever has. These quality features combined with the simple fact that people will actually have the device with them, lead to great market opportunities.

Of course, the iPhone is, for now, a niche device. It’s high price tag mean that it won’t be found in the hands of many teens or college students in the near future. But just as with all technology, the price will drop over time. The iPhone will also force other handset makers and cell providers to design better devices. Devices that compete with the iPhone. When this happens, consumers win.

Bollywood Dancing is Popular Amongst Beginners

Dancing is one of the most entertaining and energetic forms of art. For some it is simply a hobby while others also take it up as a profession or career. Some people even claim it to be a therapy that keeps you fit both physically and emotionally. It is an art form that is immensely popular all over the world and manifests itself in various forms and styles. Dancing is a part of every social function in any society while at other times it is performed for purely aesthetic reasons. A few of the very popular dance forms across the world include ballroom dance, salsa, tango, waltz, ballet, break-dance, tap dance, folk dance, belly dance and Bollywood dance.

About Bollywood dance

The Indian film industry is more popularly known as Bollywood which is immensely popular for its song and dance sequences in its films. While earlier these songs and dances were much subtle and had a mix of folk dances in them, in recent times the Bollywood dances have become much more bold, glamorous and energetic in style. The dance moves are more skilful and groovy and there are various types of steps and mannerisms involved in the Bollywood style of dancing. This form of dance is becoming increasingly popular amongst beginners since it is easy to learn and is also entertaining. Classes start with a warm up session, followed by basic steps, practice and finally dancing to the actual songs.

Kids are easily attracted to this dance form which is popularized by television channels and through online or cell phone videos. There are various types of classes which are designed for beginners in Bollywood dancing. Some are meant for toddlers and children, while some are especially held for teenagers. For adults who seek to learn Bollywood dancing, DVDs and CDs are available at the local store, apart from various online videos. However it is preferred that a trained dancer/choreographer is present to guide you through the steps so that you can understand and learn the exact moves. A few choreographers may even be ready to come to your home for in-home classes. Bollywood dances vary according to the theme of the film and the concept or occasion portrayed in the movie.

With the rising popularity of Bollywood dancing there are various schools opening up all over the world, and various performances are also happening which require dancers and teachers alike. Learning Bollywood dancing can be a passion or hobby for many, but nowadays it is also a lucrative career option with this dance form gaining popularity everywhere.