Videography & Storytelling

Videography & Storytelling
This training series is designed to empower Tribal farmers, harvesters, and food producers in Wisconsin to share their knowledge and expertise with each other and share their story with a broader audience.
This is a collaboration with the Menominee Department of Agriculture & Food Systems and Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council.
Upcoming Trainings
Join us for these upcoming trainings designed to help you create your video. All session will be recorded and recordings will be shared with all who register.

Planning Your Video Virtual Workshop
October 27 from 12-1 PM CST on Zoom
Learn how to outline or storyboard your video. Together we’ll walk through identifying your audience and the purpose of your video, outlining what you will say, and how to pair it with video and B-roll. Bring your video idea ready to workshop!
All interested in telling Tribal food stories are welcome.

Editing & Captioning Virtual Workshop
November 3 from 6-7 PM CST on Zoom
Learn the basics of editing a video in Instagram Edits or iMovie, how to add subtitles, and integrate photos. Bring your video outline, audio if you have it, and some video and photos to include.
All interested in telling Tribal food stories are welcome.
Recordings
Check out the past session recordings for helpful information to get started!

Smartphone Filmmaking Basics
In this one-hour session taught by Alex Miranda of Bravebird Productions, you’ll learn simple, practical techniques for using your smartphone to capture beautiful photos and videos, record clearer audio, and tell authentic stories. Whether you’re sharing your work on social media, documenting your growing or harvest season, or sharing your knowledge and experience with other Tribal producers, you’ll leave with skills you can use right away.

Mobile Storytelling in Action
This hands-on in person session taught by Alex Miranda and Tim Peters of Bravebird Productions included a recorded presentation and discussion about videography for social media and storytelling.
Example videos
Watch some of these videos to get inspired, for structure or style ideas, and
Short form videos for social media
These videos provide examples of educational short form videos designed for social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Shorts).
Longer videos
These longer videos were produced using video cameras and specialized equipment with extensive planning and editing.