Media is a plural form of the word medium. The contemporary meaning of the term is that it is the means of communication with the intention of reaching a large number of people, e.g. television, radio and printed media.
The importance of conveying a certain message to a vast number of people and in order to do it with a necessary efficiency, media has developed into various branches. Some of these branches are advertising, print and published media, multimedia, electronic, digital and, probably the most important, the news media.
Other terms that include the word media are individual branches of science including media ecology, meshing and psychology.
The documentaries and video materials compiled in this category are the best example how the media is used in educational purposes. With the development of the technology, media coverage has expanded greatly and not just in a sense of coverage but also in the accessibility of different information that would, otherwise, be extremely difficult to obtain. The ongoing technological advancement is, eventually, render obsolete the printed media, making it just a remnant of the past century.
Now let us focus on the content of this particular group.
Is it possible to extend our life expectancy by meticulously monitoring our eating and sleeping pattern along with our daily routines? Find out the answer to this question and see how the Monitor Me smart phone application works.
Have a chance to look closely into the budget production horror movies, especially those produced and emitted around Halloween. What is the secret of the tremendous success of these movies and the incredible amount of money that they make?
Witness the return to Riyadh of the BBC`s Frank Gardner, after being shot by Al Qaeda and left dependent upon a wheelchair. Follow his journey across Saudi Arabia and learn about the Arab Spring revolution.
Nellie laid the groundwork of investigative journalism when worked undercover as a patient in a mental institution
Right up until 9:14 PM on November 22, 1987, what appeared on Chicago’s television sets was normal: entertainment, news, and game shows. Dan Roan, the popular local sportscaster was narrating highli...
John Bogie Baird is widely regarded as the brain behind the television. He is credited as the inventor of television. There were other pioneers in the field, like Paul Nipkow, Boris Rosing, Philio Far...
Christ the Redeemer is 98ft tall, and that is without the 26ft pedestal. The arms of Christ stretch for 92ft wide. The statue weighs 635 metric tons. Located at the peak of 2,300ft Corcovado Mountain,...
The avenue is crowded with cafes, shops, cinemas, and everything in between enriched with scenic horse chestnut trees. And beyond that beauty, lies an even bigger mystery and appreciation of the avenue
Martin Luther King Jr. might be the first synonym for civil rights, but there were some extraordinary women in the movement as well
From the outside, Huaxi is dubbed as a socialist village. But on the inside, it is actually a capitalist corporation, managed by Wu and his sons, and with 2,000 shareholders that live comfortably off...
The Watson has come a long way since the win in Jeopardy in 2011.
Out of the 2,224 passengers and crew aboard at the ship, more than 1,500 lost their lives. That makes the sinking of the Titanic one of the deadliest disasters in modern history
In Schapiro’s words, he was fascinated by the “magic of photography in the dark room”. He was fascinated by the process, how a picture comes to life, and all it takes is dipping the picture in ...
In simplest terms, modal logic is just an extension of the pure logic, allowing people to use modal operators that can express modality like possibility and necessity
Offering splendid, puzzling and unique treasures, the museum is a carnival of delights and ideas
Two aspects are key in Gonzo journalism. The two postulates are “becoming part of the story” and “exposing the truth by lying”. Gonzo made not telling the truth an acceptable norm in journalis...
The famous writer committed suicide after years of battling depression. In her book "The Bell Jar" she sums up the condition and how she felt
Do you ever wonder what life may be like if you were to give up all of your materialistic goods and live without money? That is exactly what Mark Boyle has done, and he is in no hurry to go back to th...
Homeless ex U.S. Marine Donald Gould touched the lives of millions after this video went viral.
Scenes from the chaotic streets of London this morning amid the 24 hour tube strike
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, has decided to put his fortune to good use.
There has been a shooting yesterday evening at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, killing 9
On no, poor Maisie!
Since 1937, Disney Studios have produced 54 full length feature movies. Through the animated movies, Walt Disney has introduced hundreds of characters, some minor, and some major. But what makes Walt ...
Films that have values beyond entertainment
Five mindblowing documentaries
Top film makers of all time are known for their innovative approach to cinematics
Looking for documentary films to watch is to consider your interests
Some of the most compelling documentaries that have changed the world
Finding the story, assembling the team, filming and editing
A fabulous reality nature film
Bill Maher’s journey around the world, reasearching organized religion
Life and achievemnts of Sir David Attenborough
A Natural History by David Attenborough
Great locations where movies can be watched
Powerful means of conveying social messages to the world
First documentary filmmaking projects through history
Steps to film production over the years
Development of the motion picture through history
‘An Inconvenient Truth’ is a film which cannot be ignored.
Showing you where the best documentary film festivals are!
Learn how to create your own documentary
Making , promoting and earning money with your documentary
Guiding you throught the creation of your own documentary