History - visionontv
Published on June 7, 2024 by hamishcampbell
The Radical VisionOntv project has a rich and varied history spanning nearly 20 years. Here's a timeline highlighting some key milestones and achievements:
- Inception: The project began over 15 years ago with a vision to create an alternative media platform that prioritized grassroots reporting and activism over mainstream narratives. It initially focused on utilizing RSS and peer-to-peer technologies to distribute video content widely, with a focus on offline screenings.
- Mainstream Social Networks: Despite the project's focus on alternative media, it has also gained significant traction on #mainstreaming #dotcons. With nearly 40 million video views across nine video streaming sites, including YouTube and Blip, VisionOntv has demonstrated its ability to reach diverse audiences.
- Original Content Production: VisionOntv has produced over 1000 original video reports and studio shows, covering a wide range of topics and events in support of campaigning groups. This includes coverage of tech events, climate camps, direct action and legal support campaigns.
- Training Workshops: The project has conducted over 100 free training workshops on grassroots video journalism, empowering people to become citizen journalists and contribute to the alternative media landscape.
- Live Streaming: VisionOntv has facilitated live-streaming at conferences, occupations and events, providing real-time coverage and amplifying the voices of activists and organizers.
- Technological Innovation: The project has been at the forefront of technological innovation, experimenting with solar-powered live edit TV shows at climate camps, mobile phone reporting and embracing alternative hosting solutions to avoid reliance on #mainstreaming platforms.
- Community Engagement: VisionOntv has actively supported local campaigns, legal battles, and land reclamation efforts, amplifying the voices of marginalized communities and highlighting issues that are overlooked by #mainstreaming media.
- Partnerships and Collaborations: The project has collaborated with a diverse range of organizations and initiatives.
Through its commitment to #4opens process, grassroots activism, and technological innovation, the Radical #VisionOntv project has made significant contributions to the alternative media landscape, empowering communities, challenging mainstream narratives, and fostering dialogue and collaboration across diverse social movements.