Video Advocacy Resources & Tools
The resources and tools in this section have been developed by WITNESS in partnership with human rights organizations and activists over nearly two decades. They are designed to help our partners and you create videos for effective human rights advocacy.
Getting Ready to make a Human Rights FilmThis video series is designed for first time users of video for advocacy, but is also a great refresher for more experienced... More» |
Is Video Advocacy Right For You?:Read how we define "video advocacy" and assess whether it's the right tool for your campaign. More»
Plan It.Though you may be ready to start filming, take a moment to plan your video. It will save you time and money and ensure a stronger video. More»
Film it.Get tips on choosing the right equipment, filming techniques, and evaluating safety and security issues while filming your video. More»
Share it.You've planned and filmed your video. Now it's time for distribution and outreach. More» |
December 12, 2012 - By Jackie Zammuto
The fact that 72 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute is astonishing. And the immense amounts of footage shot and uploaded by citizens in places like Syria, Egypt and Chile reminds us...
August 7, 2012 - By Bryan Nunez
Recently, YouTube launched a feature that allows blurring on videos uploaded to their site. It’s a step we’ve pushed for from the commercial video-sharing platforms and social networks...
June 15, 2012 - By Raja Althaibani
“أنا خادم لشعبى . أنامراسل. طالما يستمع الناس إلى قصتي، سأظل أعمل على إيصال رسالتي، مهما كانت العواقب.”
هذا ما قاله لي ناشط من حمص أثناء مكالمة هاتفية، ظلت تلك الكلمات تتردد بداخلي. فهي...
April 8, 2013 - By Guest Blogger
The beating heart of every news event is a story about people. Community video helps those affected to bring the issue to life. The result is accurate, authentic, and powerful—and here’s how to do it.
March 19, 2013 - By Madeleine Bair
Filmmakers Madeleine Bair and Betty Bastidas did not want to produce another film about an at-risk teen. The only way to capture his life struggles was to involve the subject in the storytelling.
March 15, 2013 - By Guest Blogger
At the beating heart of every news event is a story about people. But without a human voice, even the most well researched story will fade as events recede into the past. Here are some ideas for...
