The what, why and how of Video Abstracts
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Video abstracts (VAs) summarise publications, offering an innovative way to communicate research. Studies suggest that VAs can boost academic engagement metrics like readership and citations. They also enable access to broader audiences, enhancing dissemination impacts. Our workflow helps researchers in varying circumstances create the necessary materials in eight simple steps:
1. Define Narrative: identify your target audience(s) and key research takeaways. (~30 mins if your research draft is ready).
2. Choose Format: a longer (~3 mins, horizontal) or shorter (1 min, vertical) format depending on your preferred release destination (~10-15 mins).
3. Produce Narrative: write a script or conduct an interview about the research. Use vocabulary accessible to your target audiences (~1-2 hrs.).
4. Discuss Narrative: get feedback from colleagues or target audience reps (~1 hr.).
5. Record Media (~1-2 hrs.):
a. Personally record yourself communicating your research using your script or interview material.
b. Use AI tools to communicate your research, e.g., ‘Text-to-Speech’ tools generate voiceovers while ‘AI Avatar’ tools generate talking heads. AI can also generate versions in additional languages. Search online to find a tool suitable to your needs and budget.
6. Add Visuals: source infographics, animations, stock footage, or footage recorded for your research project (~1-2 hrs.).
7. Edit Media: use software or collaborate with a professional (~3-7 hrs.). Tips: web search ‘Text-Based Video Editing’ for easy DIY editing options. Don’t forget to generate subtitles, as videos are often viewed muted.
8. Review and Deliver: review, refine, and incorporate feedback. Deliver your VA to a journal and/or post on social platforms (~1-3 hrs.).
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Farmer Clusters for Realising Agrobiodiversity Management across Ecosystems (FRAMEwork)
Ongoing | 2020-2025
- Main funding source
- Horizon 2020 (EU Research and Innovation Programme)
- Geographical location
- United Kingdom