Video data is transforming the possibilities of social science research. Whether through mobile phone footage, body-worn cameras or public video surveillance, we have access to an ever-expanding pool of data on real-life situations and interactions.
This book provides a flexible framework for working with video data and understanding what it says about social life. With examples from a range of real video research projects, the book showcases step-by-step how to analyse any kind of data, including both found and generated videos. It also includes a non-technical discussion of computer vision and its opportunities for social science research.
With this book you will be able to:
- Complete each step of the research process fully and efficiently, from data collection to management, analysis, and interpretation
- Use video data in an ethical and effective way to maximise its impact
- Utilise contemporary technology and accessible platforms such as Y
