Seminar 2/2008: Video Stories - digital opportunities for communication in research for development

May 19, 2008, 8:30-16:30 – University of Copenhagen, Programme [pdf]

See the video documentation [wmv] from the workshop.

In the second workshop of the new series, participants were introduced to digital video primarily as a tool that can be used to strengthen dialogue, information sharing, participation and learning in research and development projects, and between projects and wider society. The workshop was designed as a practical exercise in facilitation of story making.

Objectives
The overall purpose of the workshop was to provide participants with an introduction and basic skills for facilitating digital video, and constructing a video story. There was special focus on challenges and opportunities for video as a tool for analysing issues and for self expression in situations where use of video cameras may be new. 

Target group
This workshop was primarily aimed at young researchers who are about to carry out an internship or field study in the South in relation to their Master or PhD theses and who wish to use digital video as a participatory tool. Other stakeholders also attended the meeting and there was a good mix of participants from different backgrounds and experience with video filming.

You can download the following documents:

List of participants [pdf]
Video workshop presentation, by Nick Quist [pdf - 2003 format]
Good advices for making films [pdf]
Take Home Plan Notes [pdf]

You can also read the full description [Word] and download the poster [pdf].
This workshop was also held in December 2008. Read about the second workshop by following this link.