Structure and Functionality

The Video Hub will be organized into 3 main sections: See Video, Upload Video, and Get Active (working terms).

The See Video section will allow the user to browse uploaded videos from the community as well as from other human rights groups collaborating to provide content. Users will be able to view and search videos by “spotlight,” “latest uploads,” “highest community ranked,” “global themes,” or by other parameters such as creator, location, and user-defined tags. While watching the footage, users can review the video, flag the video for offensive or inappropriate material, and tag the video with keywords. Each video serves as a launching pad to advocacy groups, discussions, and actions that the user can take such as sending the video to a friend or posting the video on a webpage.

The Upload Video section of the site will contain online tools that allow users to easily submit and share their videos whether online or through a mobile device. The exact procedure and technology used will need to be determined after further research. Production manuals and uploading and security guidelines will also be offered to the user as additional reference. Within this section, users will have access to all their uploaded videos. They can track the status of their videos, edit meta information, and submit new videos for review.

The Get Active section of the site will empower the user with access to online advocacy and community tools which include advocacy groups to join or create. An advocacy group is a mini-community based around a common interest or theme. Each group has its own discussions, video collections, member lists, petitions or email campaigns, and group updates. Users are free to engage in discussions or activities without joining a group. This section will also serve as an educating component that gives users access to a Video Advocacy Tool Kit, an overview of human rights, and research links.

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