FOUNDER & CEO
Empowering Societies Through Media Education
Christoph Alexander Geiseler is an award-winning educator and filmmaker from Los Angeles, CA. He has worked with National Geographic, Princeton University, Adobe and 82 US embassies to promote disability rights, marginalized voices, climate change activism, women's entrepreneurship and press freedom in places ranging from Mali and Zimbabwe to Myanmar, Russia and Venezuela. Christoph has a Masters in Public Diplomacy from the University of Southern California (M.P.D. 2014 with honors) and he studied Politics at Princeton University (A.B. 2004 cum laude). He speaks fluent English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian and Portuguese.
PRIMARY AUDIENCE
University Students & Young Entrepreneurs
We teach youth, women and NGO leaders under the age of 35 to film and edit videos. These participants benefit from learning how to effectively utilize multimedia storytelling to get better jobs.
Journalists
Journalists who gain skills in multimedia storytelling can combat disinformation and advocate for press freedom.
Human Rights Advocates
Women and advocates for human rights, particularly those working in areas such as LGBTQI+ rights, disability rights, mitigating gender conflict, supporting victims of gender-based violence and promoting religious diversity, will foster a more equitable and vibrant society.
Diplomats & Professional educators
Diplomats, university professors, trade organization administrators and leaders of civil society and human rights organizations learn our training methodology and will support the broader impact
of the video literacy initiative.
PRE-PRODUCTION CURRICULUM
Camera Techniques and Moves
— Understanding basic camera operations.
— Mastering essential camera moves to create dynamic shots.
Constructing an Effective Narrative
— Developing a compelling story arc.
— Structuring a narrative that fits within a one-minute format.
Lighting Setup
— Basics of three-point lighting.
— Techniques for achieving professional lighting on a budget.
Set Design
— Designing an appropriate setting for different types of videos.
— Creating visually appealing backgrounds that enhance the story.
PRODUCTION CURRICULUM
Interview Preparation
—Prepping for interviews, including research and question planning.
—Techniques for making interview subjects comfortable
Asking the Right Interview Questions
—Crafting open-ended questions that elicit meaningful responses.
—Strategies for guiding the interview
Filming an Interview and Capturing Clean Audio
—Best practices for framing interview shots.
—Tips for capturing high-quality audio
POST-PRODUCTION CURRICULUM
Media Ingestion and File Organization
— Using a systematic file organization method for efficient editing workflow.
— Tips for labeling and sorting media
Adobe Premiere Pro Basics
— Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro, a professional editing software.
— Navigating the Premiere Pro interface and tools
Editing Techniques
— Creating titles and graphics.
— Adjusting sound EQ and balancing audio levels.
— Integrating and balancing music tracks.
SHORT TERM OUTCOMES
We equip students with advanced skills in storyboarding, interviews, audio, lighting, aesthetics, camera use, file organization, editing, social media and AI.
Participants complete workshops with a solid understanding of multimedia storytelling, reflected in their ability to create high-quality digital content.
LONG TERM OUTCOMES
Increased economic opportunities and social empowerment for participants leads to the development of new businesses, enhanced advocacy efforts and stronger community engagement.
The networks we establish amongst students fosters collaboration and mutual support in their professional endeavors.
STUDENT VIDEO GALLERY
"OMA's expertly creative team are among the best I’ve ever seen at helping an organization. To call what they do “rebranding” would be to understate their profound impact."
Bill McGowan
Award-winning journalist & CEO, Clarity Media Group