At The ARCH, we are delighted to introduce Toolbox Filming Living Heritage, a guide co-developed by our founding partner, Workshop Intangible Heritage (Werkplaats immaterieel erfgoed, or WIE). This comprehensive resource empowers heritage workers, cultural mediators, and craft enthusiasts to capture and preserve intangible heritage through film. Designed to meet the growing interest in documenting traditional skills, knowledge, and practices, this toolbox provides a practical approach for anyone eager to safeguard living heritage on screen.
Craft and intangible heritage encompass more than just physical objects; they hold stories, skills, and knowledge passed down through generations. Documenting these traditions is a powerful way to ensure their continuity. This toolbox, created with WIE, provides a foundational methodology for audiovisual documentation, offering strategies tailored to each project's specific aims. Whether your focus is on preserving intricate craft techniques, capturing oral histories, or documenting skills in practice, Toolbox Filming Living Heritage contains insights for every approach.
Drawing on 11 pilot projects from Flanders, this resource shares first-hand experiences from heritage workers and videographers who have successfully documented living heritage. These case studies offer invaluable insights into overcoming challenges, ensuring accuracy, and bringing the stories of craftsmanship to life on film. Each example provides a practical perspective on safeguarding traditional skills through audiovisual storytelling, making this guide both informative and inspiring.
Although Toolbox Filming Living Heritage is initially designed for heritage workers and cultural mediators, it is intended to benefit a much broader audience over time. Whether you are a professional videographer, a craft practitioner, or simply someone interested in documenting traditional skills, this toolbox is rich with guidance. With it, users can create everything from detailed instructional videos to narrative films that explore the cultural significance of a craft.
For those with a passion for preserving and sharing cultural heritage, Toolbox Filming Living Heritage is an essential resource that offers both practical tools and inspiring examples. We encourage anyone interested in documenting the beauty of intangible heritage and craftsmanship to explore this guide and learn more about its methodologies and applications.
Discover the full toolbox and start your journey in documenting living heritage here.
Image credits: WIE
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