Without video, authority gets to frame the narrative
With video, the public claims it back
Frame by frame, slow-motioned analysis from 3 different angles: https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000010631041/minneapolis-ice-shooting-video.html
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- Start Filming Early
Begin recording before anything bad happens. The “before” context is vital for understanding subsequent violence. - Maintain Distance
Keep a safe distance, as situations can escalate quickly. If someone is already recording from your angle, switch to a different perspective. - Camera Tips
- Hold the camera horizontally.
- Don’t move much / fast
- Don’t zoom (reduces quality)
- Don’t talk – sounds are evidence, and emotional footages are not likely approved in court.
- Focus on law enforcement – protect the identities of bystanders.
- After Filming
- Upload the video to the cloud with Wi-Fi on
- DO NOT EDIT the original footage. Save it in a folder labeled “Abuse.”
- Before Sharing
- Decide if you want to be anonymous or not. Anonymity reduces your chance of harassment but might make your video less credible (harder for others to verify the source)
- Blur faces: COPY the origical then Edit the COPY in Inshot app (local saving instead of the their cloud)
- Share with Impact
- Send the video to advocacy organisations on social media.
- Journalists – search for their “tip line” for submissions.