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Science Videos

A User's Manual for Scientific Communication

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  • Written by a scientist who has gone through the mill of learning the traps, secrets, methods and technologies associated with scientific video production

  • Explains the benefits of effective science communication to the broader public

  • Emphasizes time-efficient methods for produce stylistic films

  • Streamlines the learning of video production through science-relevant comparisons and reference examples

  • Shares proven methods for communicating complex/technical topics to potentially intimidated or disinterested audiences

  • Describes specific dissemination pathways for science videos

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Table of contents (17 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
  2. A Short Walk Through Film History

    • Ryan Vachon
    Pages 1-6
  3. Know Your Audience

    • Ryan Vachon
    Pages 7-14
  4. Storytelling

    • Ryan Vachon
    Pages 15-37
  5. What You Need to Know About Video Files

    • Ryan Vachon
    Pages 39-46
  6. Preparing for Filming

    • Ryan Vachon
    Pages 101-110
  7. Stationary Filming Techniques

    • Ryan Vachon
    Pages 111-126
  8. Lighting

    • Ryan Vachon
    Pages 127-140
  9. Making Visual Composition Dynamic

    • Ryan Vachon
    Pages 141-159
  10. Advice on Specific Styles of Filming

    • Ryan Vachon
    Pages 161-192
  11. Recording Sound

    • Ryan Vachon
    Pages 193-207
  12. Video Editing: Postproduction

    • Ryan Vachon
    Pages 209-232
  13. Useful Video Editing Applications

    • Ryan Vachon
    Pages 233-261
  14. Specifics of Sound Editing

    • Ryan Vachon
    Pages 263-277
  15. Exporting and Distributing Your Film

    • Ryan Vachon
    Pages 279-287
  16. Back Matter

    Pages 289-295

About this book

Effective science communication is no easy task. While the effective conveyance of technical knowledge presents formidable roadblocks to sharing scientific knowledge and discoveries, certain communication tools like video and film production help to bridge this gap. This user’s manual provides a complete set of easy-to-follow directions for video-making as well as tricks of the trade to leverage these skills to better inform the intended audience. 

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Authors and Affiliations

  • Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, University of Colorado, Boulder Earth Innitiatives, Boulder, USA

    Ryan Vachon

About the author

Ryan Vachon holds a PhD in stable isotope geochemistry and climate dynamics.  His scientific research has revolved around calibrating tools for interpreting past climate changes - encoded in geological records like ice cores.  In 2011 Ryan stepped away from a career in research science to focus his efforts into communicating the natural sciences to the broader public.  Dr. Vachon’s video content has been apart of BBC, National Geographic, PBS, NOVA, MSNBC, Discovery Channel and History Channel productions.  He regularly gives professional development workshops on successful science communication and tours the country giving motivational talks about climate change in the context of empowering teens with science technology engineering and math (STEM). Currently, he is co-executive producing Adventures in Science with Doc Ryan, a PBS-based, adventure-science educational series.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Science Videos

  • Book Subtitle: A User's Manual for Scientific Communication

  • Authors: Ryan Vachon

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69512-9

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-69510-5Published: 10 April 2018

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-09892-6Published: 21 December 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-69512-9Published: 31 March 2018

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 295

  • Number of Illustrations: 8 b/w illustrations, 129 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Science Education, Educational Technology, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary

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eBook USD 69.99
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Softcover Book USD 89.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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Hardcover Book USD 89.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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