KEY POINT STEP 4 FILMING AN EDCUATED GUESS WILL ENHANCE THE VALUE OF YOUR FOOTAGE In the lead up to – or during a human rights situation – neither activists nor attorneys will know exactly what crimes might be committed but you can make an educated guess. If a protest is planned, there could be excessive use of force or arbitrary arrests made by police forces. If you are in a mass atrocity situation, you are likely to witness crimes such as murder, torture and property destruction. If you are in a refugee camp, there is a high probability of sexual violence. While you cannot know exactly what violations you will be documenting, your educated guess will help you plan accordingly. Fill in the “Completed” and “To Do” lists So You Inderstand What You Need Now that you know what you need to prove, write down what you have already collected that will help a lawyer prove that element and then move on to your “To Do” list. North 360º shot Since every crime and situation is different there are no absolute rules. Sometimes the same video clip can be used to prove multiple elements of a crime. For other elements, you will need completely different images. Regardless, when making your “To Do” list of images, it’s good to be as specific as possible by describing the footage you need using the six basic angles that are generally needed (360, overview, wide, medium, close-up and extreme close up). See the sample “To Do” list on the next page. Wide Shot STEP 5 Medium Shot Review the Plan Finally, if you are working with others, go over the plan with the people you are filming with and those who you intend to give the footage to. A review will ensure your team has a comprehensive understanding of the shot descriptions, locations and potential challenges. Now, it’s time to film! 84 VIDEO AS EVIDENCE: COLLECTION PLAN V 1.0 Close-up