Video
FOSS video is still in the early stages of development however there are still many great tools that compete well with their proprietary rivals. The selections in this toolkit cover topics such as:
- capture and editing - transferring video footage from your camera onto your computer and editing and adding effects and transitions.
- compression and encoding - reducing the file size of your video and converting it to appropriate formats for storage and distribution.
- DVD/VCD - ripping content from DVDs or VCDs for saving on your computer and authoring your compilations of video for burning on DVD/VCD media for storage or distribution.
- online distribution - distributing your video content over the Internet allowing people to download, watch streaming video or subscribe to video podcasts.
- video players - playing video content on a computer from a variety of formats.
- micro tv transmitter - use easily available consumer electronic equipment to make your own TV station.
Below are some further resources to help you produce your video before you get it onto a computer and start utilising some of the software provided here.
- Guide to Digital Video Distribution
- Witness - Video For Change
- Witness - Training Initiatives
- OurVideo - A practical guide to planning and creating effective videos
- Current TV - Story Telling Guide
- Current TV - Shooting Guide
- Tech Soup - Make an Impact with Advocacy Videos
