Community Videos
Welcome to Manchester Community Information Network's latest site - Community Video page.
Here you can show off the videos you've produced about yourself and your community, or learn the basics of filming and editing.
Arthur's story:
Intro:Arthur was a teacher in Zimbabwe. His influence over young people made him a political target. He was beaten up, threatened and forced to flee his home.
Faisal's story:
Intro: Faisal came to Manchester after he was forced to leave his home in Afghanistan by the Taleban. Now he's studying English and computer classes.
PJ's Refugee drop in centre
Intro: How many of us could cope if we arrived in a new country with no friends, no money, no job and unable to speak the language?
Dig Manchester
Intro: What's it like to work on a real archaeological dig site? From 6th June to 1st July 2005, anyone can join a team of archaeologists excavating the site of a medieval mill in Northenden.
Every picture tells a story..
Intro: You've heard it said a million tims, but it's absolutely true. Barrington Young from the "Mapping our Lives" project tells a fascinating story based on this one old photograph of his brother and the family goat, back home in Jamaica.
Message to the future.
Intro: Wythit.com asked four people at the Benchill Family Centre in Wythenshawe what message they wanted to leave for generations to come in 100 years time.
The Anglers
Intro: Anglers - How many times have you heard kids complaining that there's nothing to do where they live? Broughton Anglers has a busy Junior club, where kids can learn how to fish on several waters around Salford.
The Carnival
Intro: Carnival - Every picture tells a story..... and these old photographs of a carnival girl in Partington prompted Madelaine to tell us this story about her mother.
Sandle Street
Sandal Street You think you know your local streets like the back of your hand. But look how much just one street in Miles Platting has changed in the last century. This film is a fascinating way to look at really local history.
Whitemoss Gardens
Whitemoss Gardens This film uses a really clever before-and-after effect, which you can achieve by filming old photographs, then going back to the place where they were taken. Just look at the transformation of this piece of waste-land next to the Whitemoss Youth Project in Blackley.
Whitemoss Sensory Room
Whitemoss Sensory Room Here's a brilliant resource for children with special needs. But the sensory room at the Whitemoss Youth Project in Blackley could be put to greater use during the day.
Snow
Snow can you imagine what it would be like to see snow for the first time in your life? That's what happened to Locita and thousands of other Jamaican immigrants who came to live in Manchester in the 1940s and 50s.
Amp Project
Amp Project this youth group, based in Miles Platting, wanted to show off the range of activities they offer, and what the kids get out of the project.
Manchester Deaf Centre
Manchester Deaf Centre This short film about the work of the Youth Club at Manchester Deaf Centre gives you an idea of just how flexible video can be. This film combines British Sign Language, audio and subtitles, to make it as accessible as possible.
My Dad
My Dad This short film gives you a perfect example of why video is such a powerful medium. It takes you straight to the heart of the story. Anna wanted to tell us why this photograph of her Dad means so much to her.
Newton Heath in Bloom
Newton Heath in Bloom This Summer, Newton Heath was entered into the prestigious Britain in Bloom competition. This film gives you an idea of the hard work that residents and Manchester City Council put into getting one estate in the area ready for the judges.
How to make your own film
BBC Northwest Tonight journalist Steve Rawling has written a step-by-step guide to basic video production, with everything from the kit you will need to basic filming and editing. Click on each file to download and print.
