what visual media is used?
Animation
Is it a documentary?
Yes it is
Where can we find Helium-3?
On the moon
Does he use Logos?
Yes. He uses logic all the time
What kind of animation is being used?
simple geometric animation
What kind of documentary is it?
The expository documentary
What is the name of the reaction that happens inside a helium-3 reactor?
Fusion
How is he trustworthy?
he uses scources and he shows where he gets his information in the description
What effect does the animation have?
It portrays the concepts so it is easy to understand
What is the filmmaker’s purpose with the documentary?
To inform about Helium-3 and the effect it will have on your society and energy needs.
What is helium-3?
It is an isotope of helium
Why is he a credible source?
He has his sources from trustworthy sources like .gov
How has the animation evolved from the first to the last episode?
It has gotten more complex and more interesting textures
Who is the receiver?
Everyone who is interested and who has a basic understanding of science
What was the name of the alternative rocket propellant that he mentioned in the movie?
Helium-3
How does he encode his message?
He uses easy to understand scientific words an phrases.
what kind of sound is used to support the visuals?
Spoken words and simple background music
What is an expository documentary?
It is a classic documentary, and narrative voice over. It addresses the viewer directly with logical argumentation, with the aim of education/informing people.
How does fusion work?
It works by combining elements under high temperatures releasing immense amounts of energy.
Is he a credible source compared to other more famous science youtubers?
He doesn’t have that many followers compared to others, so he maybe isn’t a credible has them.