Digital Video


Digital Video

 

 

Description

Using a digital video camera or webcam and mic, users can record their own video and upload it to the web for viewing by others.

 

Uses and Potential Benefits

Digital video can be used to display presentations, speeches, or lessons to a wide audience by posting on the web.  Example: a foundation might record presentations at a conference they sponsored on digital video and then put them on the web for viewing by the world. 

 

Examples of the Tool (Not exhaustive or vetted)

YouTube

Current.tv

FORA.tv - The Giving Channel

DoGooderTV

 

References/Articles/Examples from Nonprofits and Foundations

Digital Storytelling - Stories for Change

NTC Video Contest

Prepping and Posting your Video to the Web

Online Video Marketing: Ten Ways You Can Use YouTube To Promote Your Online Content

An Introduction to Effective Use of Video on the Web

www.wkkf.org

 

Real Time or Time Independent?

Time Independent

 

Can Start Small and Expand?

Yes

 

Time/Cost to Implement?

Depends on type of use

 

Time/Cost to Maintain

Depends on type of use