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Videos
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This 5-minute video gives an overview of WITNESS, the international organization that trains human rights advocates worldwide to use video in their campaigns for change. Founded by Peter Gabriel, WITNESS' mission statement is: "Using video and online technologies to open the eyes of the...
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Ryan Schlief, WITNESS' Program Manager for Asia, interviews Stalin K co-founder of Video Volunteers [http://www.videovolunteers.org/...
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“The aim is always to turn a personal story of abuse into a powerful tool for justice,” says Executive Director Yvette Alberdingk Thijm, who sat down with Reason.tv to discuss how WITNESS uses the power of video to fight human rights abuses around the world.
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Xiuhtezcatl Martinez is an 11 year-old boy from Boulder, Colorado. In this video, Xiuhtezcatl shares his story about why he joined youth from across the country to ask the courts to hear their lawsuit, Alec L., et al., v. Lisa P. Jackson, et al., which is based on one of the most fundamental...
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This video is part #1 of a five-part "How to Film Protests" series. It is geared towards those who use mobile phones or cameras to tape human rights violations, testimonies, or other issues to create change. It covers the steps to take before filming.
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This 2-minute video is Part #2 of the 5-part "How to Film Protests" series. It focuses on choosing and learning your equipment. It profiles the pros and cons of mobile phones vs. video camcorders.
Mobile phones are less expensive, more accessible, less noticable, and... -
This 2-minute film is Part #3 of the 5-part "How to Film Protests" series, and covers the benefits of working in a team, and how to plan with your teammates.
As you film a protest, partners can prove invaluable--they can watch your back, guide you while you're... -
This 2-minute video is part #4 of the 5-part "How to Film Protests" series. It covers the most important filming technique tips. These include: Focus on good audio and good video.
For good video, keep the camera stable--use a monopod, tripod, brace, or posture as... -
This video is part #5 of the 5-part "How to Film Protests" series. It addresses how to conduct a successful interview. Most basicly, prepare open-ended (not yes/no) questions ahead of time.
Informed Consent & Safety: Explain to the subject your intentions and how... -
If we think about it, we can all remember a moment when we realized something was fundamentally wrong with our environment. For Glori Dei Filippone, her eyes were opened early to the environmental costs of meat production. Not only does Glori recognize the harm it causes to the...
