Indigenous community representatives participating in meetings
are often expected to report back to their communities on what the
meeting was about. Often meetings are long and complex and
participants receive limited assistance in preparing for their
community report.
In Story Reporting, short audio interviews with key participants
at the meeting are combined with digital images of the participants
and meeting activities to create an audio-visual report on the
meeting.
Audio recording and digital camera images are used in preference
to video as they are cheaper, widely available and the final report
can be produced quickly. NAILSMA’s research indicates that
audiovisual presentations using digital pictures and audio is as
effective as video in conveying information. Participation level in
interviews is also improved as people are not intimidated by having
to speak to camera.
The key to the success to Story Reporting are the three stages
of Preparation, Participation and Presentation.
Presentation back to the community is essential if people are
to learn about important meetings!
Equipment
Any inexpensive digital camera and voice recorder can be used,
and there are a number of software titles available that can
combine audio and photography. The following list includes examples
of what we have used successfully. The list is by no means
definitive and is only presented as a guide. If you have experience
with different software or hardware, please let us know. See
contact details on the right.
Software:
- Memories on TV
Costs approximately $100. Combines audio and photographs to make
video and has advanced DVD authoring features that allows you to
create DVD menus.
-
Microsoft Photo Story 3 for Windows
Free. Very easy to use however, can not create DVDs without a
purchased plug-in (costs approximately $25). The plug-in only
allows one video to be burnt to DVD so DVD menus are not
relevant.
- Audacity
Free audio editing software.
Hardware:
- Sony MP3 IC Recorder icd-ux71f
- Canon Powershot A1000-IS
Example
Tutorial
