AUTHOR=Ferreira Miguel , Lopes Betina , Granado António , Siopa Catarina , Gaspar Hugo , Castro Helena , Castro Sílvia , Loureiro João TITLE=Video abstract production guide JOURNAL=Frontiers in Communication VOLUME=8 YEAR=2023 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/communication/articles/10.3389/fcomm.2023.1060567 DOI=10.3389/fcomm.2023.1060567 ISSN=2297-900X ABSTRACT=

Video abstracts are audio-visual representations of a scientific abstract that a researcher can use to complement an article. As a science communication tool, they stand as a novel and exciting way to present scientific discoveries, explore new formats, and reach new audiences. In this practice insight, we share the experience of creating a video abstract in Ecology, explaining and exemplifying the different stages of the process: selecting the paper, writing the script, producing the video, editing the video and promoting the film. Sharing the setbacks and wins of a video collaboration between researchers and science communicators, we hope to be a valuable contribution to all the people starting and already working in the field.