Abstract: A video magnification device allows a visually impaired user to read contents of a media. The device includes a video camera, and a driving unit. The video camera is positioned facing the media and is capable of capturing images of the media, or one or more portions thereof. The driving unit includes an input unit, a controller and an actuator assembly. The input unit is capable of being operated by the user for indicating a particular portion of the media for reading contents on the particular potion of the media. The controller is configured to process a signal generated by the input unit, and the actuator assembly is configured to move the video camera based on the processing of the signal. The movement of the video camera allows the user to read contents on the particular portion of the media, without physically moving the media.