Real Time plan to occupy a shop in Wokingham town centre to promote the In View project and to give participants an opportunity to come in and edit their films, develop new ideas and see the work in progress. 

The final films will offer a valuable insight into the range and scope of work being undertaken locally, the commitment of local people, and how capacity can be built for the future. Real Time plan to reuse the shop to exhibit the films to a wide audience – the films will play continuously in the shop window.

The In View project aims to promote community cohesion through participatory media. It will provide structured creative activities for young people and develop intergenerational links. It will build up local skills, open up and develop channels of communication within the neighbourhood and across the borough.

Real Time’s approach to participatory video means it can work with small groups or individuals concurrently on different elements of the production. Individuals and groups can decide how much or how little they want to be involved but by ensuring they are in control from the very beginning participants always feel ownership of the project.

As part of the project process Real Time:

• met workers and/or group participants to discuss ideas and the options for the use of video

• organised development sessions will take place, during which the participants will learn about using video and how to plan their productions and schedule a shoot

• worked with the groups to film on locations chosen by and relevant to the groups

• edited and distributed the films in consultation with participants and local stakeholders

• worked with the groups to maximise exhibition opportunities. Films will be screened in a variety of settings and the participants will be involved in developing exhibition outlets

In View is a Wokingham Borough Council project, funded by Extended Services.