Repetition of information, as in a live presentation is not necessary in a training video, since the user can also rewind the tape. Informational videos are used to educate employees, potential customers or the public. Identifying the shelf life of an educational video will help you determine an effective budget. A longer shelf life can justify a bigger budget, which can be amortized over several years. Education Documentary - is a long form use of video, usually presenting one main topic with one point of view.
Documentaries can educate, convince, entertain, disgust, or thrill.
Usually shot over several months or years, documentaries can either be made for TV broadcast or sold to the consumer or school education market. Documentaries Multimedia - is the newest application for the use of video. New video clips are being shot and incorporated into interactive training, learning and education. Old video clips can be re-purposed for this new format also. Now comes DVD with full screen, full motion video and higher video and audio quality than VHS tape.