uses & technology of video production for interactive media.

Interactive media platforms are now part of every day life, allowing users to access media sources online. An example of this is films, sites such as http://www.watch-movies-online.tv/ allow movies to be streamed or downloaded onto your computer for free. They also allow you to simply watch them online with the use of an embedded video link. www.shortfilmcentral.com is one of the many websites that have introduced popularity to short films. People tend to prefer short films rather than the usual length. Short films are easier and faster to stream. A short film also takes less memory that a normal length film would mean more short films can be saved. Another is trailers, which some people compare to short films but are very different. Trailers are usually around 1 minute long and are used to advertise a film before its release date using different techniques for example the three-act structure. They start with a beginning that lies out the premise of the story. The middle drives the story further and usually ends with a dramatic climax. Act 3 usually features a strong piece of "signature music" This last act often consists of powerful and emotional moments of the film. Below is an example of a movie tralier.
Snatch.


Images can also be viewed and downloaded including music. These can be copied onto DVD and CD Rom’s, these are another example of media platforms.