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Ambient Video
Ambient Video is a genre of video content that puts emphasis on atmosphere over traditional storytelling or news content. It's purpose is to create a soothing, pleasant environment through the use of imagery. A typical ambient video might include footage of waves rolling over the beach accompanied by soft ambient music. Some additional examples include:


 * movement of water
 * sunrise or sunset
 * slow movement such as that of a jellyfish

Its primary goal is to create a calming atmosphere and should, just as Brian Eno describes ambient music, be "as ignorable as it is interesting." Ambient video, therefore can be the subject of focus or alternatively run unobtrusively in the background. Either way, it should be visually appealing and maintain interest despite repeated viewing.

Uses
For meditation or relaxation, ambient video can provide visual focus and, although is often accompanied by, is not dependent on music. Ambient video can transform spaces and figuratively transport viewers to new locations. Examples of public spaces employing ambient video include airports, hotels, hospitals, restaurants, shopping venues and so forth.

Ambient video can be used
 * as a meditation tool
 * to explore new locations
 * as an aid for concentration or productivity
 * to create atmosphere at home or in public places
 * as an aesthetic backdrop for public places or homes

History of Ambient Video
Ambient video is a new art form made possible by the increasing availability of large-scale, high-definition video display units. . Introduced in the late 1990's, the first flat wide-screen televisions were expensive, costing as much as $15,000 in 1997. As costs rapidly declined, by 2008 larger screens became affordable and available for average consumers, increasing the demand for new content. In addition, the number of televisions per household increased. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, in 1997 30% of households had three or more televisions compared to 39% in 2015.