Autore: eudigitac

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 different standards and codes, what we offer here is a general hands-on approach if you are planning your very first video-recording project. These steps will address specific issues, recounting the background information needed to understand the whole process.   Who is your informant? You have found a master artisan whose unique knowledge and working process is inspirational and worth sharing. If s/he shares your enthusiasm about your video project and agrees to participate on-camera – congratulations, you have taken a huge step towards your dream! Now you have to decide the appropriate style of communication, course of action and timetable. Remember: when documenting someone’s creative process, you are also portraying who they are and their life. Be aware of emotional complexities that might be introduced in this process. Think about...