Video explained to kids

Video is a digital technology that allows people to record, store, and view moving images. It has been used for centuries to capture and store memories, but it wasn't until the late 1800s that people could watch videos. The first video camera was invented in 1876 by William Dickson, but it wasn't until the early 1900s that people could watch videos on a screen. Video technology has come a long way since then! Today, we can watch videos on our phones, computers, and even in our cars. We can also record videos of ourselves and our friends. There are different types of videos, including live action, animation, and special effects. Live action videos are recorded using a camera, and they can be either real or fictional. Animation is a type of video that is created using computer graphics. Special effects are used to make live action videos look more realistic, or to create imaginary worlds in animation. Videos can be either short or long. Short videos are called clips, and they are usually less than five minutes long. Longer videos are called movies, and they can be over two hours long. We watch videos for entertainment, education, and news. We can also use video to communicate with other people. For example, we can video chat with our friends and family.