Video
Video
Video media refers to moving pictures, typically in a digital file format or on physical media like discs or tapes, that are recorded and played back with or without audio. It encompasses a broad range of content, from user-generated clips and live broadcasts to professionally produced films and TV shows, utilizing various formats and technologies for capture, storage, and distribution.
Formats & Storage
Digital Files:
The most common form of video media today, consisting of computer files with extensions like .mp4, .mov, or .avi.
Physical Media:
Older or specialized physical formats include VHS tapes, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and more.
Formats & Codecs:
Different video formats use varying codecs (compressors/decompressors) to store image data, affecting file size, quality, and compatibility.
Types of Video Media
User-Generated Content:
Home videos, short clips recorded on phones, or posts on social media platforms.
Professional Broadcasts:
Live sporting events, news reports, and television programs captured and distributed by media organizations.
Narrative Productions:
Films and TV shows that often use traditional film techniques but are also delivered as video media.
Multimedia Content:
Video is a key component of dynamic content, used in formats like animated explainers, tutorials, webinars, and video clips.
Key Concepts
Visual Representation:
Video media provides visual information through moving images.
Recording & Playback:
The process of capturing moving images and saving them onto a digital or physical medium.
Digital vs. Analog:
While tape-based formats are analog, most modern video media is digital.