From Average Joe to David Attenborough. The Future of Documentaries.

It is clear to see that the online documentary has become a major addition to the internet and has paved the way for many individuals to give the world their insights. In previous years documentaries were restricted only to those with money and a significant amount of time however with the introduction of websites such as Youtube and other media platforms it can be seen that this is no longer the case.

Nowadays with the use of a cheap video camera or the camera on a phone an individual is able to make a first hand documentation of an event and display it to the world with relative ease. There are no significant costs attached and there are no particular set guidelines which need to be followed thus making the use of online documentaries all the more appealing. Granted there are instances where amateur documentaries are just pointless (daily life accounts for example) and make the individual conducting them look like an attention seeking tool but in most cases documentaries put forth by everyday individuals do have some information that may be relevant to someone else.

As a rule I am not usually a fan of personal documentaries however over the years I have found them to be quite useful especially with regards to topics that are of interest to me. The use of the internet as a means of displaying these documentaries is important because there is no other medium which could support as much of the information as that found within these sites. Television only has so many time slots and there would never be enough time for each individual to get their point of view across. This is what makes the online documentary such an important tool of information because it ensures that no opinion is unheard and allows everyone a chance to express themselves.

It is clear to see that online documentaries are here to stay and overall I beleive its a good thing. Not only does it provide a more extensive range of information but it also means that we are not subject to whatever the media feels like disclosing to the public.