How To Make A Science Video

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Sophie Ward and Simon Clark talk to top creators about how they make their science-based videos.

How To Make A Science Video — Trailer

Welcome to How To Make A Science Video, where Simon Clark and Sophie Ward talk to top creators about how they do their jobs, their journey to where they are now, and a whole load of other stuff.

You can listen to all episodes from this season of How To Make A Science Video right now on Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/htmasv

Hosted by Simon Clark and Sophie Ward.

Editing and music by Fergus Hall.

Art by Lizzie Fijalkowski.

How To Make A Science Video is a Nebula podcast.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

... like TierZoo

TierZoo is a Streamy award-winning channel that examines the natural world as if it was a video game, using language, graphics, and structure more commonly found in videos about Super Smash Bros., MMORPGs, or The Legend of Zelda. We spoke to creator Patrick Lacey about how the channel came to be, how he writes and researches his videos, and his approach.

Patrick’s recommended video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuCn8ux2gbs

How To Make A Science Video asks top science creators on YouTube about how they do their jobs, and how they got to where they are now. We talk about every stage of their journey: finding a style, choosing a topic, writing a script, and what happens once a video is out in the world. You can listen to all episodes from this season of How To Make A Science Video right now on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/htmasv

Hosted by Simon Clark and Sophie Ward.

Editing and music by Fergus Hall.

Art by Lizzie Fijalkowski.

How To Make A Science Video is a Nebula podcast.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

... like Simone Giertz

Simone Giertz creates robots, works of art, vehicles, and furniture (and much more) and makes videos about it. Her channel is all about the journey of being a maker and stumbling towards a final product. We talk to her about her approach to videos, and try to discern… any kind of strategy.

Simone’s recommended video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izbmLO83DX0

Hosted by Simon Clark and Sophie Ward.

Editing and music by Fergus Hall.

Art by Lizzie Fijalkowski.

How To Make A Science Video is a Nebula podcast.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

... like BobbyBroccoli

BobbyBroccoli creates broccumentaries - feature length documentaries entirely made of 3D graphics, telling stories about the history of science. We speak to creator Kevan MacKay about how he found his style, how he researches and writes his videos, and how his channel grew to the point it became his full time job.

Kevan’s recommended video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbUjuwhQPKs

Hosted by Simon Clark and Sophie Ward.

Editing and music by Fergus Hall.

Art by Lizzie Fijalkowski.

How To Make A Science Video is a Nebula podcast.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

... like Angela Collier

Angela Collier is a theoretical astrophysicist who has exploded onto the science communication scene. Over the past year her YouTube channel - covering topics in physics, science communication, and AI - has gone from strength to strength thanks to her engaging, unique style. We talk to her about how it happened, and how she approaches science communication.

Angela’s recommended video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiZhdpLXZ8Q

Hosted by Simon Clark and Sophie Ward.

Editing and music by Fergus Hall.

Art by Lizzie Fijalkowski.

How To Make A Science Video is a Nebula podcast.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

... like Real Engineering

Real Engineering produces some of the highest quality science videos on YouTube. Founded by Brian McManus, now leading a large team, the channel covers topics across the spectrum of engineering, including energy, safety, aerospace, and medical. We talk to Brian about the risky start to the channel and the process of making such polished final products.

Brian’s recommended video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7RgN9ijwE4

Hosted by Simon Clark and Sophie Ward.

Editing and music by Fergus Hall.

Art by Lizzie Fijalkowski.

How To Make A Science Video is a Nebula podcast.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

... like Hannah Witton

Hannah Witton is a sex educator who makes videos on a variety of topics surrounding psychology, society, biology, and beyond, and has been active on YouTube for most of its existence. We talk to Hannah about how educational YouTubers have changed, how becoming a mother has changed how she does her job, and the benefits of scientific stereotypes.

Hannah’s recommended video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2x7Fyad5kM

Hosted by Simon Clark and Sophie Ward.

Editing and music by Fergus Hall.

Art by Lizzie Fijalkowski.

How To Make A Science Video is a Nebula podcast.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

... like Jordan Harrod

Jordan Harrod is a PhD student at Harvard and MIT researching the intersection between medicine and machine learning. Alongside her PhD she makes videos covering various topics surrounding machine learning and her lived experiences. We chat to her about the future of YouTube, why she doesn’t want to make videos full time, and what her role in her videos is.

Jordan’s recommended video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnIwl43Cq5Q

Hosted by Simon Clark and Sophie Ward.

Editing and music by Fergus Hall.

Art by Lizzie Fijalkowski.

How To Make A Science Video is a Nebula podcast.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

... like MedLifeCrisis

MedLifeCrisis - also known as Dr Rohin Francis - is a full-time doctor in the NHS, and occasionally makes extremely successful YouTube videos. In a wide ranging chat, we discuss the wider responsibilities and implications of science communication, how he researches his videos, and why he assumes his audience is ignorant (in a good way).

Rohin’s recommended video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGp77CmhhLw

Hosted by Simon Clark and Sophie Ward.

Editing and music by Fergus Hall.

Art by Lizzie Fijalkowski.

How To Make A Science Video is a Nebula podcast.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

... like Tibees

Tibees is the YouTube channel of Toby Hendy, also active on TikTok. She makes videos in a wide variety of formats, mostly focused on mathematics, and has specialised in the maths of the fourth dimension. We talk about the differences between YouTube and TikTok, how Toby picks a format for a video, and… veggietales?

Toby’s recommended video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WHRWLnVm_M

Hosted by Simon Clark and Sophie Ward.

Editing and music by Fergus Hall.

Art by Lizzie Fijalkowski.

How To Make A Science Video is a Nebula podcast.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.