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Underwater and Coastal Video Production in Zanzibar

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The media department of the Institute of Marine Sciences, Zanzibar creates training videos, which are used for local sensitization on the preservation of coastal and marine ecosystems, as well as video documentaries on research projects . We arrange internships in these productions.
 

Project Details

 
With the radical changes that are taking place in society and ways of living in East Africa, people are increasingly moving from the center to the coasts to utilise the resources of the sea. Owing to their lack of knowledge about the sustainable and responsible use of the resources, and the increasing demand in the fishing industry, destructive trends like dynamite fishing are rampant.
 
Other issues that arise are the use of fine-mesh fishing nets, exploitation of living corals as construction materials, deforestation of mangroves for firewood and the misuse of coral reef wildlife which are sold as souvenirs to tourists.
 
The internship in video production takes place in a research institute for marine sciences. The institute produces educational videos which have the purpose of teaching local fishermen and coast dwellers, responsible fishing methods and the importance of the conservation of coral reefs, beaches and mangrove forests.
 
The institute has a well-equipped media studio for video productions. Besides educational videos, the institute also produces documentations of its research projects. Part of the job is on-site videotaping at coral reefs, lagoons, coastal zones, mangrove forests, seaweed farms or in the open sea. The institute makes use of modern underwater cameras and underwater lights and state-of-the-art post-production equipment. Currently, videos are edited on an Apple workstation with Final Cut Pro.
 
The intern is expected to have expertise in professional video production and post-production and should be familiar with Final Cut Pro. Diving skills are of advantage, but not a requirement.
 
Note that the volume of work within a year can vary greatly. If there are certain deadlines to deliver a product, it can be very busy in the department; it is also often the case that the computer or other equipment is defective, which deters any work. The technical equipment is also maintained under strict control and cannot be used at leisure. We thus, recommend that participants bring their own laptop with the appropriate software and possibly, a digital video camera . You can then include your footage in existing productions or create your own videos for other NGOs in Zanzibar.
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General
Location: Stone Town, Zanzibar
Availability: All year
Minimum Duration: 1 Month
Maximum Duration: 12 Months
Language Requirements: English
Further Languages of Advantage: Swahili
Accommodation:
Shared Accommodation, Host Family, Hotel
Internship
Supervision Possible: Yes
Minimum Qualification of Intern:
Professionally Appropriate Experience
Further Contribution To Project: Yes. Contribution to the Marine Institute: 75 USD/month. Research Permit: 150 USD
Volunteering
Volunteering Possible: Yes
Required Qualification For Volunteer: Professionally Appropriate Experience
Further Contribution To Project: Yes. Contribution to the Marine Institute: 75 USD/month. Research Permit: 150 USD
Expectations:
Motivation, Professional Conduct, Do you have the "right" attitude?
 
 
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