Duration: 1 Day
Target Audience: Marine scientists and researchers interested in effectively communicating their work through short films.
Content:
Science communication through video is an engaging and powerful way to captivate audiences. This workshop introduces you to the basics of scientific storytelling and provides hands-on guidance to create professional-quality short films using only your smartphone. By the end of the day, you will have developed your own storyboard and produced a short video showcasing your research.
What You Will Learn:
- Practical Tips for Video and Audio Quality: How to capture high-quality footage and audio for professional-looking videos.
- Filming Sequences, Framing, and Editing: Techniques for effective shot composition and video editing.
- Recording Interviews: How to conduct and record compelling interviews for your video content.
- Useful Equipment and Apps: Tools and applications to enhance your filming and editing process.
- Basics of Visual Storytelling: Communicate complex scientific ideas clearly and visually.
- Explaining Your Research in 3 Minutes: Present your work succinctly and engagingly for a general audience.
- How to Make a Storyboard: Plan and organize your video project effectively with a well-structured storyboard.
Methods:
- Theoretical introduction to video storytelling and technical skills.
- Practical exercises in filming, editing, and conducting interviews.
- Development of individual storyboards.
- Hands-on production of short films, with feedback and group discussions.
Goal:
Participants will leave the workshop with the ability to create visually appealing and scientifically accurate videos, from concept to completion, using their smartphones.
Technical Requirements:
Please bring your own smartphone or tablet (iOS or Android) with relevant apps for filming and editing installed.
Unlock the potential of your smartphone and start showcasing your science through captivating short films! Sign up now and take your communication skills to the next level!
Interested in joining? Contact me at mail@matthias-suessen.de to book your spot!