Collection Production: Planning and Producing Audio and Video Materials
Whether you've got a large or small collection, there may be times that you'd like to produce your own audio and video materials. Oral history collections, children's poetry projects, and local tribal dance videos are a few examples of locally produced projects that may be added to the library collection.
A number of people may be involved in the design and development of media materials. For example, the local historical society may have collected hours of oral history that need to be edited into short segments to be placed online. The second graders may need help learning to record their voice using PowerPoint. You might even create your own production if you get a unique opportunity to view a native dance listen to a local speaker.
There are many good reasons for producing your own videos. For example, many health professional find that commercial videos can't keep up to date with the need for quality training materials. In other areas, there's not a large enough demand to hire a professional production company.
Before you commit to any kind of production be sure that you have the time and resources. First, audio and video productions can be time-consuming if you do all the design and development work yourself. Second, before you commit to a project, be certain that you'll be able to get media releases or copyright permissions if needed.
Go to the following sections and read about different aspects of planning and producing audio and video materials:
