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The Basics of Video Resolution

The Basics of Video Resolution

by | Aug 21, 2020

With smartphones, DSLRs, and monitor brands racking up on 4K and even 8K offerings, a good understanding of the basics of video resolution is timely. Resolution has an overall effect on the image quality of videos. The higher the resolution, the clearer a video will be. Resolution also affects the file size of videos.

Video as Evidence Field Guide

by | Apr 11, 2016

At the core of WITNESS is our steadfast conviction that video is a uniquely powerful tool for human rights change. But citizen video doesn’t often reach a standard for it to be considered legal evidence; and simultaneously, legal systems around the world have been...

Video as Evidence: Developing a Collection Plan

by | Sep 30, 2015

This section of the Video as Evidence Field Guide explains how a Collection Plan can help investigators and lawyers communicate their needs to frontline activists so the footage activists collect can better support a legal case. It is an advanced practice for...

Concealing Identity Techniques

by | Jul 2, 2015

This video covers general techniques for concealing the identity of your interview subject, with a focus on using a window and manual functions to create a silhouette effect. While the video provides technical instructions for using the Canon HF M32, the...

Video Production Basics

by | Jul 2, 2015

Basic tips for creating aesthetically appealing videos, including framing your shots and setting up interviews.