Mobile phones, high speed internet connectivity and social media is opening up immense possibilities for last mile connectivity. As a non-profit have you been able to use the full potential of this low cost medium to reach out to your beneficiaries or target audience?
Drishti a non-profit, has been training volunteers and grassroot workers to make videos using smartphones and then connect to thousands in their area through social media. The training covers aspects of communication, video making and effective social media dissemination. THE PROCESS
1 TRAINING (approximately 6-9 days in 2 or 3 modules)
Involves basics of scripting, shooting and recording,
is hands-on, activity-oriented and elaborative. • Module 1: Covers the basics of scripting and shooting basics • ●Module 2: Conducted after the first round of assignments/productions are shot. Covers editing and advanced shooting tips • Module 3: Covers dissemination through creation of social media profiles, creating groups and posting
2 PRODUCTION (approximately. 3-4 weeks for each video)
From research to review, we handhold and train
each participant during every step of production. • ●Research and storyboarding • Shooting and recording interviews, scenes and fillers, everything on a smartphone • Editing the short film on a smartphone • Submitting the film for review to our team to get inputs for improvement
3 DISSEMINATION (approximately one month)
During the last stage we also train, teach
and demonstrate how to set up channels of communication. • Creating local WhatsApp groups and groups on Facebook to circulate the films made • Encouraging people to organize local screenings and discuss the films • Maximize the outreach of content generated to create a dialogue space and mobilize people and authorities to take action
Become a partner in the largest grassroots media movement in India.
LET’S TELL STORIES THAT MATTER, TOGETHER
We can customize the Training depending on your needs and the audience. Feel free to speak to our team about your requirements – debarun.drishti@gmail.com
