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Public Space and Video Projections: A Conversation with The Illuminator Art Collective
The Illuminator Art Collective shares how video projection can be used as part of protests and civic movements as well as practical tips and lessons-learned on how to set up and a run video projection set-up.
Sarah Stein Kerr
March 16, 2015
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Video as Evidence: Basic Practices
Basic Practices is the newest section in our Video as Evidence Field Guide. This chapter provides principles and guidelines for individuals interested in using video for human rights documentation. The chapter covers getting ready to film, filming, safeguarding your footage and sharing your video.
Kelly Matheson
February 16, 2015
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ما يجب علينا ان نتعلم من مقاطع الأفلام المفربكة و الملفقة: فيديو الطفل السوري “البطل” كمثال
A look at the reaction to "Syrian Hero Boy" viral video from activists in Syria. This post is in Arabic.
Raja Althaibani
December 14, 2014
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What is Video Metadata? Our New Video Explains
A new video from WITNESS explains the basics -- how video metadata is created, why it’s valuable, and what risks and benefits activists might need to balance.
Yvonne Ng
October 27, 2014
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Format, Frame Size and More: Digital Video Basics for Activists
We're launching a new video in our series for activists on video archiving and preservation, which covers digital video basics including file formats, encoding, and more.
Yvonne Ng
October 15, 2014
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How to Backup Mobile Videos On The Fly To A Wi-Fi Drive
A quick overview of how to sync an Android's mobile videos folder to a local Wi-Fi drive as an alternative to cloud backup.
Martin Tzanev
October 14, 2014
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List of Free or Low-cost Tools and Resources for Video Activists
This list of free or low-cost tools and resources for video activists is curated from participants who joined our Live Video Archive #AskMeAnything event on our Facebook page.
WITNESS
August 14, 2014
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Human Rights Absent as US, Africa Leaders Talk Economics
Since Human rights activists and civil society organizations had no seat at the US-Africa Leaders Summit. We offer some tools, tactics and tips for human rights defenders operating in Africa.
Sulafa Khalid Musa
August 8, 2014
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#Instagood Tips for Nonprofits Part 2
#Instagood Tips for Nonprofits part 2 reviews using video and explains why hosting a ‘takeover’ can diversify your nonprofit's storytelling.
WITNESS
July 31, 2014
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#Instagood Tips for Nonprofits
#Instagood tips for nonprofits will help you start and manage an instagram account to be part of your organization's online storytelling goals.
WITNESS
July 17, 2014
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L6g49CARAAhP660rO9DCn4W3L: Email and Chat Encryption Basics for Activists
Activists everywhere face the violations of their right to privacy especially in their online communications. We share basics of encryption that may help keep you, your networks and your communications safer.
Sarah Stein Kerr
October 16, 2013
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The Vine Mobile App: The Social Media Fanatic’s Favorite New Tool
Vine is a new application for mobile devices with some powerful features for citizen journalists.
WITNESS
June 18, 2013
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10 Tips for Filming Protests – Turkish Version Now Featuring Images
An image-based version of our "10 Tips for Filming Protests" in Turkish
WITNESS
June 13, 2013
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Protestolarda Video Çekimi Nasıl Yapılır Değişim İçin Bir Video Kılavuzu
A Turkish-language guide to filming protests.
WITNESS
June 7, 2013
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#DirenGeziParkı: Protesto Çekimleri için 10 Taktik
Protesto Cekimleri Rehberi - Turkish language guide with 10 Tips for Filming Protests, Demonstrations and Police Conduct
WITNESS
June 6, 2013
