Definition
Mixed media refers to creative work that combines two or more distinct media types, formats, or artistic disciplines. In visual art, mixed media might combine painting, photography, and collage. In content creation, mixed media describes projects that blend video, animation, live action, and graphic design. Mixed media approaches allow creators to produce visually distinctive content that stands out in crowded feeds. It also describes content strategies that distribute the same core message across multiple formats — video, blog, podcast, and social graphics.