Scholars on Screen: Video Storytelling for Social Media

This fast-paced, hands-on workshop is designed to help scholars create engaging video content about their research. In just two hours, participants will learn how to craft compelling research videos, film with minimal equipment, and edit for social media rearch.

Program

9:00 – 9:50 AM ET | Best practices for scripting and filming
– Why video?
– Structuring your message
– Setup and delivery

9:50 – 10:30 AM ET | Selfguided Assignment: Draft your script
– Participants refine their scripts based on session takeaways
– Facilitators available for questions on chat

10:30 – 11:15 AM ET | Editing and sharing
–  Intro to editing tools
–  Trimming and cutting
–  Adding captions and overlays

Rest of day | Self-guided assignment: Film and get feedback
– Participants record a 30-60 second research video and edit it using what they learned.
– Participants are invited to upload their video via chat for encouragement and feedback

Why join?

– Fast and focused: Learn practical skills in just two hours
– Engaging and interactive: Hands-on exercises and live feedback
– Minimal setup required: Use just a phone and free editing apps

Spots are limited. Register now to secure your place.
Your research deserves to be seen—let’s make it happen.