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What is media production?

Media-the main means of mass communication (broadcasting, publishing, and the Internet) regarded collectively.

 There are many forms of media such as magazines and newspapers, radio, television, films, books, visual arts, music, photography, video games and online content, or new media.

Media production and pre-production has become a hugely important and dynamic area because of the increasing use of digital options in the industry. All the original mediums of film, television and radio have become available in digital format.

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