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'''Summary''': The key cameraman. The Factor e Farm Documenter produces video documentation of developments at OSE Headquarters - including progress updates, instructional videos that demonstrate how to fabricate and use GVCS machines, and longer-term documentaries. Recruits and trains interns and assistants for video production. Uploads media to the cloud for collaborative editing. Manages remote video editing collaboration in the form of Video Sprints. Produces high quality explainer videos bimonthly. Works with Media Director on messaging.
=Introduction=
=Introduction=


We are looking for a documenter to live at the Factor e Farm site to capture the story of a civilization being built from scratch.  
We are looking for a documenter to live at the Factor e Farm site to capture the creation of the world's first [[Post-Scarcity Community]].


Our  goal is to document the creation of the Global Village Construction Set (GVCS) - as an organized effort for the creation of a model community. We are basing this community on an [[Open Source Economy]] enabled by wise use of modern technology - which differentiates this effort from all previous ''civilization reboot'' efforts. This is crucial social experiment that has the power to change the world by question all institutions of civilization and picking out the ones that work.  
Our  goal is to document the creation of the Global Village Construction Set (GVCS) - as an organized effort for the creation of a model ''Post-Scarcity, Autonomous, Modern, Open Source, Distributive Enterprise, Learning, Contract Community''. See [[Factor_e_Farm_Roles_and_Responsibilities]].


We are looking for the ''Documenter'' as one of the 30 core members defined at the [[Core Team]] description of our strategic plan. We are not looking for an employee – but a lifestyle investor and startup instigator - an enterprising partner who is capable of creating significant value with their media material - ambitious, self-motivated, full time, mature, physically able, funded via the work itself or via [[Collaborative Production]], and interested in at least a 1/2 year commitment as not only a reporter, but as a resource-generating developer and investor in the project at a deep level. We are interested in finding a [[Lifestyle Investor]].


It is challenging for me to manage all my duties while reporting with regular updates, so I would like to take this opportunity to extend the invitation for a full time, on-site documenter.  This will facilitate regular reporting. I am looking for an enterprising partner, and not an employee – but a lifestyle investor and startup instigator - someone willing to dive into the deep end, very ambitious, self-motivated, full time, mature, physically able, funded via the work itself,  and interested in a 1-2 year commitment as not only a reporter, but as a resource-generating developer and investor in the project at a deep level – one who considers the work not as a job – but as meaning, inspiration, and ever-changing adventure. The last sentence summarizes my position well – and it is becoming clear to me that this project will succeed only with more people of that nature on site.
See [[Core Team Character Values]]


=Skill Requirements=
=Skill Requirements=


The following are recommended skills and duties of the Factor e Farm Documentor.
The following are recommended skills and duties of the Factor e Farm Documenter.
==Video Work==
==Video Work==
*Ability to write video scripts
*Excellent working knowledge of video editing, lighting, sound, and composition*
*A-Z knowledge of video production
*Ability to write video scripts and direct scenes
*Savvy in action photography and video
*Savvy in action photography and video
*Maintenance and development of visual/image assets (diagrams, graphics, photo, video) repository
*Maintenance and development of visual/image assets repository (diagrams, graphics, photo, video)
*Maintenance and development of a Factor e Farm open source soundtrack repositories for assisting in video production
*Maintenance and development of a Factor e Farm open source soundtrack repositories for assisting in video production
*Ability to record screenshot videos


==Writing/Documenting/Technical Writing==
==Writing/Documenting/Technical Writing==
*Proficiency in technical writing of instructional materials
*Proficiency in technical writing of instructional materials
*Creative writing/journalism writing
*Creative writing/journalism
*Script writing
 
==Learning Requirements (if not already familiar)==


==Computer Platform==
*Working familiarity with hand tools and power tools for disassembly of machines
*Usage of Linux platform
*Basic understanding of mechanisms of mechanical devices
*Working knowledge of open source video editing software (Kdenlive, etc.)
*Ability to export and manipulate 3D CAD objects in image viewers, 2D and 3D (STL, SKP, STEP, etc.)
*Ability to record screenshot videos
*Ability to manipulate professional 3D CAD objects in image viewers (STL, SKP, etc.)
*Working knowledge of QCad
*Working knowledge of QCad
*Working knowledge of Sketchup or other 3D modeling software
*Working knowledge of Sketchup or other 3D modeling software
*Working knowledge of Inkscape and GIMP
*Working knowledge of Inkscape and GIMP
*Familiarity with file export and viewing of design files in 2D and 3D viewers
*Ability to use open source, non-industry standard nonlinear editing software whenever appropriate (Openshot, Cinelerra, Kdenlive)
 
*Usage of Linux platform
==Practical Skills==
*Explores new techniques of improving documentation quality
*Working familiarity with hand tools and power tools for disassembly of machines
*Identifies world leaders in Documentary, Instructionals, Explainer videos, Information Architecture, and other documentation, and distills their content into documentation learning materials
*Basic understanding of mechanisms of mechanical devices


=Duties=
=Duties (in collaboration with [[Communications Director]])=
*Continuous recording of ongoing activity and conversion into a weekly update video and/or blog post
*Producing a [[Weekly Update Blog Post]] and editing weekly update video from Founder
*Ongoing technical documentation and blogging on technical developments and infrastructure developments (every other day)
*Weekly meeting with leadership to plan a publishing schedule
*Script writing assistance for weekly vlog updates as needed
*Day-to-day documentation - continuous recording of ongoing activity and conversion into a weekly update video and/or blog post
*Ongoing technical documentation video capture and production -  to create fabrication and assembly instructional videos
*Daily vlogging on progress via smart phone upload
*Writes scripts for videos, speeches, slide presentations, and others
**Script writing assistance for weekly video updates as needed
**Technical script writing for instructionals
**Records voice narration for fabrication and assembly videos
*Adds post-production graphics and sound to videos
*Upload of 250MB of select raw video footage to YouTube on a nightly basis for remote video editing
*Speech writing and production of presentations as needed
*Speech writing and production of presentations as needed
*Strategic development of media strategy with [[Media Director]] and [[Executive Directore]] of OSE
*Strategic development of media strategy and assets  with [[Isaiah_Saxon|Media Director]], [[Resource Developer]], and [[OSE_Governance/Executive_Director|Executive Director]] of OSE
*Ongoing documentary footage collection
*Ongoing documentary footage collection
*Maintaining an online video clip repository and daily uploads thereto
*Developing a video archive strategy + maintenance of a cloud Video Archive for GVCS video footage, downloadable freely -Tub as possible extension of YouTube archiving
*Daily uploading of video to public video sites such as Youtube
*Ongoing development and documentation of techniques used and developments thereto (such as this [[Documenting the Documentation Process Video]])
*Ongoing documentation of documentation techniques and developments thereto (such as this [[Documenting the Documentation Process Video]])
*Commitment of a mimimum of six months to the project
*Commitment of a mimimum of one year to the project
*Assisting in recruitment of a replacement Documenter upon leaving
 
*Produces a Strategic 3 Year Plan for FeF Documentation Improvement in months 3-6
*Identifies professional standards and helps to spread these techniques to the rest of the Development Team
*Recruits SME mentor and develops documentation standards with them
*Produces curriculum for rapid learning on documentation
*Cross-training in production or other hands-on skills to participate in collaborative production and to extend appreciation and understanding of a wide range of activities necessary to build a civilization


[[Category:Recruiting]]
[[Category:Recruiting]]

Latest revision as of 00:35, 28 June 2012

Summary: The key cameraman. The Factor e Farm Documenter produces video documentation of developments at OSE Headquarters - including progress updates, instructional videos that demonstrate how to fabricate and use GVCS machines, and longer-term documentaries. Recruits and trains interns and assistants for video production. Uploads media to the cloud for collaborative editing. Manages remote video editing collaboration in the form of Video Sprints. Produces high quality explainer videos bimonthly. Works with Media Director on messaging.

Introduction

We are looking for a documenter to live at the Factor e Farm site to capture the creation of the world's first Post-Scarcity Community.

Our goal is to document the creation of the Global Village Construction Set (GVCS) - as an organized effort for the creation of a model Post-Scarcity, Autonomous, Modern, Open Source, Distributive Enterprise, Learning, Contract Community. See Factor_e_Farm_Roles_and_Responsibilities.

We are looking for the Documenter as one of the 30 core members defined at the Core Team description of our strategic plan. We are not looking for an employee – but a lifestyle investor and startup instigator - an enterprising partner who is capable of creating significant value with their media material - ambitious, self-motivated, full time, mature, physically able, funded via the work itself or via Collaborative Production, and interested in at least a 1/2 year commitment as not only a reporter, but as a resource-generating developer and investor in the project at a deep level. We are interested in finding a Lifestyle Investor.

See Core Team Character Values

Skill Requirements

The following are recommended skills and duties of the Factor e Farm Documenter.

Video Work

  • Excellent working knowledge of video editing, lighting, sound, and composition*
  • A-Z knowledge of video production
  • Ability to write video scripts and direct scenes
  • Savvy in action photography and video
  • Maintenance and development of visual/image assets repository (diagrams, graphics, photo, video)
  • Maintenance and development of a Factor e Farm open source soundtrack repositories for assisting in video production
  • Ability to record screenshot videos

Writing/Documenting/Technical Writing

  • Proficiency in technical writing of instructional materials
  • Creative writing/journalism
  • Script writing

Learning Requirements (if not already familiar)

  • Working familiarity with hand tools and power tools for disassembly of machines
  • Basic understanding of mechanisms of mechanical devices
  • Ability to export and manipulate 3D CAD objects in image viewers, 2D and 3D (STL, SKP, STEP, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of QCad
  • Working knowledge of Sketchup or other 3D modeling software
  • Working knowledge of Inkscape and GIMP
  • Ability to use open source, non-industry standard nonlinear editing software whenever appropriate (Openshot, Cinelerra, Kdenlive)
  • Usage of Linux platform
  • Explores new techniques of improving documentation quality
  • Identifies world leaders in Documentary, Instructionals, Explainer videos, Information Architecture, and other documentation, and distills their content into documentation learning materials

Duties (in collaboration with Communications Director)

  • Producing a Weekly Update Blog Post and editing weekly update video from Founder
  • Weekly meeting with leadership to plan a publishing schedule
  • Day-to-day documentation - continuous recording of ongoing activity and conversion into a weekly update video and/or blog post
  • Ongoing technical documentation video capture and production - to create fabrication and assembly instructional videos
  • Daily vlogging on progress via smart phone upload
  • Writes scripts for videos, speeches, slide presentations, and others
    • Script writing assistance for weekly video updates as needed
    • Technical script writing for instructionals
    • Records voice narration for fabrication and assembly videos
  • Adds post-production graphics and sound to videos
  • Upload of 250MB of select raw video footage to YouTube on a nightly basis for remote video editing
  • Speech writing and production of presentations as needed
  • Strategic development of media strategy and assets with Media Director, Resource Developer, and Executive Director of OSE
  • Ongoing documentary footage collection
  • Developing a video archive strategy + maintenance of a cloud Video Archive for GVCS video footage, downloadable freely -Tub as possible extension of YouTube archiving
  • Ongoing development and documentation of techniques used and developments thereto (such as this Documenting the Documentation Process Video)
  • Commitment of a mimimum of six months to the project
  • Assisting in recruitment of a replacement Documenter upon leaving
  • Produces a Strategic 3 Year Plan for FeF Documentation Improvement in months 3-6
  • Identifies professional standards and helps to spread these techniques to the rest of the Development Team
  • Recruits SME mentor and develops documentation standards with them
  • Produces curriculum for rapid learning on documentation
  • Cross-training in production or other hands-on skills to participate in collaborative production and to extend appreciation and understanding of a wide range of activities necessary to build a civilization