What is a video format? A codec? What do 1080 and 720 refer to? What about “i” and “p”? In this video, archivist and writer of WITNESS’ award winning guide, Yvonne Ng, provides an overview of the key technical characteristics of digital video for everyday users with...
While footage showing an alleged crime may very well be valuable as evidence, it can also be valuable to have documentation of the aftermath of a human rights violation.This shot list provides quick guidance on filming multiple angles of the scene, as...
Informed consent is a legal and ethical obligation of human rights defenders to protect the safety, security and dignity of their interviewees. This tip sheet covers the four main elements of informed consent and how to obtain it on paper and on camera.
This five-part “How to Film Protests” series incorporates the best practices WITNESS has developed with over 300 partners in 80 countries who are using video for human rights documentation and to create lasting change.From raw documentation of human rights...
