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Effective science communication is no easy task. While the effective conveyance of technical knowledge presents formidable roadblocks to sharing scientific knowledge and discoveries, certain communication tools like video and film production help to bridge this gap. This user's manual provides a complete set of easy-to-follow directions for video-making as well as tricks of the trade to leverage these skills to better inform the intended audience.
List of contents
Chapter 1 - A Short Walk through Film History.- Chapter 2- Know Your Audience.- Chapter 3 - Storytelling.- Chapter 4 - What You Need to Know about Video Files.- Chapter 5 - Purchasing Production Equipment: Cameras.- Chapter 6 - Purchasing Production Equipment: Other Devices.- Chapter 7: Purchasing Post-Production Equipment: Video Editing Programs.- Chapter 8 - Preparing for Filming.- Chapter 9 - Stationary Filming Techniques.- Chapter 10 -Lighting.- Chapter 11 - Making Visual Composition Dynamic.- Chapter 12 - Advice on Specific Styles of Filming.- Chapter 13- Recording Sound.- Chapter 14 - Video Editing: Post Production.- Chapter 15- Useful Video Editing Applications.- Chapter 16 - Specifics of Sound Editing.- Chapter 17 - Exporting and Distributing Your Film.- Epilogue.
About the author
Ryan Vachon holds a PhD in stable isotope geochemistry and climate dynamics. His scientific research has revolved around calibrating tools for interpreting past climate changes - encoded in geological records like ice cores. In 2011 Ryan stepped away from a career in research science to focus his efforts into communicating the natural sciences to the broader public. Dr. Vachon’s video content has been apart of BBC, National Geographic, PBS, NOVA, MSNBC, Discovery Channel and History Channel productions. He regularly gives professional development workshops on successful science communication and tours the country giving motivational talks about climate change in the context of empowering teens with science technology engineering and math (STEM). Currently, he is co-executive producing Adventures in Science with Doc Ryan, a PBS-based, adventure-science educational series.
Summary
Written by a scientist who has gone through the mill of learning the traps, secrets, methods and technologies associated with scientific video production
Explains the benefits of effective science communication to the broader public
Emphasizes time-efficient methods for produce stylistic films
Streamlines the learning of video production through science-relevant comparisons and reference examples
Shares proven methods for communicating complex/technical topics to potentially intimidated or disinterested audiences
Describes specific dissemination pathways for science videos
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