3. Adversarial Videos
- Definition: Adversarial type of video refers to a bold approach where journalists challenge individuals or organisations on controversial topics or questionable actions.
- Purpose: To hold the government and its organs accountable and unravel the truths in contentious or inflammable situations.
Techniques:
- Observe a professional style and avoid personal attacks. (ad hominem – personal insult or using inappropriate terms)
- Be readily prepared to anticipate deflections, narratives, digression and evasions.
- Ensure legal, rules, ethical and cultural conventions are respected before publication.
Workflow:
- Identify authoritative individuals or organisations relevant to the news story or events.
- Conduct an online research to know their statements or actions to identify inconsistencies.
- Come up with well-crafted and precise, fact-based questions.
- Maintain calmness under pressure and be conscious of your line of questioning.
- Use footage, audio, graphic illustrations, presentation or timelines to provide a context.
Tools to Use:
Data Analysis: Google Trends – Analyse data trends for context.
Interactive Visuals: Tableau Public – Create dynamic graphs and charts.
Narration: NaturalReader – Add natural-sounding voiceovers.
Video Editing: HitFilm Express – Powerful editing for data-heavy content.
Process:
- Use Google Trends to analyse and visualise data related to your topic.
- Design interactive charts in Tableau Public to explain complex trends.
- Record narration using NaturalReader to ensure clarity.
- Edit in HitFilm Express, integrating visuals and voiceover for polished delivery.
- Use InVID to authenticate multimedia claims and identify discrepancies.
- Script the video to emphasize evidence-based confrontation.
- Create bold text overlays in Canva Pro to highlight false claims and rebuttals.
- Edit in Final Cut Pro for sharp cuts and clear transitions between facts.
Use Case: Questioning a public official about alleged misuse of public funds.