Digital+Story

=How to Make a Digital Story =

Description
Create a digital story that describes something from your life.

Tools
You may use one or more of the following tools:
 * GarageBand (or any audio recording software)
 * iMovie (or any other video editing software)
 * iPhoto (or any other photo editing software)
 * Scanners
 * Digital cameras
 * Digital camcorders

Activity
Think of someone or something that has had an impact on your life. This can be a family member, a friend, an event, etc. Create a story about that person or event and present it in the form of a digital audio recording or a digital movie.

Procedure

 * 1) Come up with your topic
 * 2) Write your story.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Gather images, videos, sounds, etc. that complement your story.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Record your story.
 * 5) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Publish your story.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">For a Successful Story

 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Construct the story from your own point of view (use first person narration).
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Come up with a dramatic question that will grab the reader’s attention.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Use emotion.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Use your voice (pitch, timbre, and inflection) to convey meaning and intent.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If necessary, use a proper soundtrack to complement the story.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Use few images, video, and special effects. Sparseness enhances the dramatic impact of the story.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Samples

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