Creating and Editing Video to Accompany Manuscripts

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-1-2016

Publication Title

Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The use of video can enhance the learning experience by demonstrating procedural techniques that are difficult to relay in writing. Several peer-reviewed journals allow publication of videos alongside articles to complement the written text.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to instruct the dermatologic surgeon on how to create and edit a video using a smartphone, to accompany a article.

METHODS: The authors describe simple tips to optimize surgical videography. The video that accompanies this article further demonstrates the techniques described.

RESULTS: Creating a surgical video requires little experience or equipment and can be completed in a modest amount of time.

CONCLUSION: Making and editing a video to accompany a article can be accomplished by following the simple recommendations in this article. In addition, the increased use of video in dermatologic surgery education can enhance the learning opportunity.

Medical Subject Headings

Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; Humans; Manuscripts, Medical as Topic; Publishing; Smartphone; Video Recording

PubMed ID

26845540

Volume

42

Issue

2

First Page

249

Last Page

250

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