How to video-record tacit knowledge and interview a master artisan
Video-recording is a wonderful observational tool and an increasingly popular method to document different kinds of knowledge. It is without equal when it comes to sharing manual skills and tacit knowledge – such as handicraft competencies. The goals and purposes of video-recording master artisans may vary, such as: doing fieldwork and collecting knowledge for one’s own handicraft purposes; capturing and passing on the skilled knowledge of expert craft practitioners; promoting and disseminating artisan’s creations and products; making an educational or research video to examine different cultures and societies; preserving the past and cultural heritage; etc. While different approaches advocate...
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