analysis of a moving image [documentary]

Analyse an extract from a documentary/news

The rare and exotic animals

Only 5 minutes of the extract

The format: series

National geographic is an ongoing series that highlights many subject matters and topics but mostly focuses on subjects such as history, archaeology, wildlife and global issues.

The purpose: Educate, entertain, and spread awareness

National geographic is very entertaining to certain people but for those who are interested in the topics mentioned may find national geographic fascinating and also stimulating for children, teens and young adults. National Geographic is also known for spreading awareness about certain issues such as animal cruelty and killing, global issues such as poverty, child trafficking, abuse of drugs and many more.

Platform: magazines, tv, websites, apps,

National Geographic has its own independent channel which National Geographic fans can access on Tv. Many Tvs will have the National Geographic channel and some have to download it to their Tv. Another way to access National Geographic is through its own personal website simply named ‘National Geographic’ where re runs of previous episodes are played and information on topics showed on National Geographic are further explained and given on the website.

Target audience:

People who are interested in nature, archology, science and history are the viewers that will find National Geographic interesting and purposeful to watch but the overall purpose is to spread awareness. Many global, political and historical issues are brought to discussion.

Global issues such as poverty, child trafficking drug abuse are brought to mention on National Geographic. This is a very important to notice as this gives the oppunity to make National Geographic open to masses of different audiences that range from every age group, gender occupation etc.

 This also is important because these issue do not just effect the suffering masses of people indifferent countries but gives us an opportunity to witness these horrific events and see what we can do as humanity to help and even end this suffering.