The document discusses motion media, including its definition, formats, sources, advantages, and limitations. It describes common formats such as film, television, interactive videos, and other forms of digital media. Characteristics of motion media are that it communicates impersonal messages to large audiences simultaneously using sight and sound. Selection criteria for motion media include the learning objectives and learner factors. Design principles involve elements like timing, transitions, anticipation, staging, and depicting action and reaction. The document emphasizes that while motion pictures may not mirror reality exactly, they can depict relatable realities that capture audiences' imaginations.