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Best Recording Practices for Oral Historians and Digital Storytellers – Part Two

March 7 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

with Andrés Torres 

This two-part, hands-on workshop offers Oral Historians and Digital Storytellers a practical introduction to audiovisual recording and editing. Participants will learn to use recording devices like cameras and microphones while exploring the foundational principles of audiovisual practice. The workshop emphasizes how technical choices in production—shaped by audiovisual theory—can enhance storytelling and research. Participants will gain the skills to effectively capture and edit high-quality material, preparing it for dissemination or archiving.

Part 2: Editing and Disseminating – Bringing It All Together

In Part 2, the focus shifts to editing the images and sounds captured in Part 1. You will learn basic editing techniques to refine your recordings, integrating the process of exporting your final product for archiving and dissemination. You will explore how to make intentional choices in your editing and how these choices enhance the effectiveness of your work as it goes to preservation and/or dissemination. By the end of this session, you will have the basic skills to edit your audiovisual materials to present to an audience and ready for dissemination in research or creative contexts.

Who Should Attend:

This workshop is ideal for Oral Historians, Digital Storytellers, Scholars, and anyone involved in creative or research projects who wishes to enhance their skills in audiovisual production, from recording to editing. No prior experience is necessary, but an interest in exploring both the technical and conceptual aspects of media creation is encouraged.

Equipment:

All equipment, including cameras, microphones, and editing software, will be available for current COHDS affiliates, ensuring an immersive and practical learning experience.

Andrés F. Torres is a filmmaker and screenwriter with extensive experience in fiction and non-fiction, digital storytelling, audiovisual archives, and oral history. He holds an M.F.A. in Film and Media from the University of Texas at Austin and is currently engaged in various projects across his native Colombia, the United States, and Canada. Andrés joins COHDS as the Technical Coordinator after serving for five years as the Head Videographer and Digital Archivist at the Voces Oral History Center in Austin. 

REGISTRATION  

Register now 

Please note that all our events are free and open to all, but registration is mandatory. For any questions please contact cohds.chorn@concordia.ca   

LOCATION 

In-person in LB-1019 (Sunroom, Computer Research Lab, Moonroom), COHDS  

COHDS/ALLAB is located on unceded Kanien’kehá:ka territory, in Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal.  

Details

Date:
March 7
Time:
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://simpli.events/e/best-recording-practices-pt2

Organizer

COHDS

Venue

LB 1042.03 (Moonroom)
1400 de Maisonneuve Blvd W.
Montreal, Québec Canada
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Details

Date:
March 7
Time:
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://simpli.events/e/best-recording-practices-pt2

Organizer

COHDS

Venue

LB 1042.03 (Moonroom)
1400 de Maisonneuve Blvd W.
Montreal, Québec Canada
+ Google Map
View Venue Website