Video for recording and training in participatory development

Explores the contribution of video in participatory development. Its most obvious use is in replacing traditional fieldnotes and still photographs in order to create a record of fieldwork for research. Drawing on their experience, discusses considerations in recording context, the video's purpose, filming, and editing. The crucial factor in determining whether video is the right medium to be using is the overall objective: who it is intended for, and for what purpose. It is still a relatively expensive medium, and its use may need to be justified to funders or employers. (Quotes from original text)