What is it?

• Representation of issues or activities through video. Video clips can be compiled to tell a story in the form of a film.

When to use it?

To bring people together to explore issues – allows a specific group or community to come together and work collectively on representing a specific issue/ concern.

To communicate with wider stakeholders – allows effective communication with other groups, communities and decision-makers.

Benefits.

• Can reveal unexpected outcomes.
• Creative.
• Can be motivating and fun for participants.

Limitations

• Expensive – equipment can be costly, although low quality video footage can now be taken with mobile phones.
• Time-consuming – training in equipment use and the capture/editing/sharing of information can take a lot of time.
• Engagement with the information captured can be affected by the quality of the filming, editing and screening.
• Participants need to be able to use computers, especially when using computers for editing.

Now, after having finished this book, make sure to go back to the main page and complete activity 1.