ABSTRACT

Online video’s unique capacity to reach large audiences makes it a powerful tool to communicate science and technology to the general public. The outcome of the international research project "Videonline," this book provides a unique insight into the key elements of online science videos, such as narrative trends, production characteristics, and issues of scientific rigor. If offers various methodological approaches: a literature review, content analysis, and interviews and surveys of expert practitioners to provide information on how to maintain standards of rigour and technical quality in video production.

chapter 2|13 pages

An Overview of Science Online Video

Designing a Classification of Formats

chapter 5|9 pages

New and Old Narratives

Changing Narratives of Science Documentary in the Digital Environment

chapter 6|13 pages

Rigour in Online Science Videos

An Initial Approach

chapter 8|17 pages

Entertainment in Science

Useful in Small Doses

chapter 10|9 pages

Conclusion

Innovation and Future Challenges