A Video Essay...
is an audio-visual presentation of your thoughts on a topic or text that usually lasts between 5 and 10 minutes long.
Like written essays, they may contain an introduction, argument, supporting evidence, and conclusion.
The video essay by the University of Hertfordshire
What makes a great video essay?
Sample Video Essays
Top Tips for Presenters
Tips and tricks for the newbies:
How to make a mini-documentary in 8 steps
Auto-narrated video essays, which utilize a voiceover provided by the instructor;
Self-narrated video essays, which contain a personal narrator;
Sound-Offs, which are similar to the sound clips commonly found on YouTube;
Slide Shows, which are similar to a movie, showing a short story or mini-narrative
Remember that referencing your video essay requires you to cite each film, soundtrack, image, information source, etc that features in your essay. It is important to acknowledge all of your sources and allows colleagues to follow the path you’ve taken.