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Economy in digital storytelling refers to providing excessive content to overload the viewer.
False
The Center for Digital Storytelling introduced the Six Elements of Digital Storytelling.
False
One of the elements of digital storytelling is 'The Gift of Your Voice', which adds a personal touch to the story.
True
Digital storytelling does not involve any exploration or feasibility study before creating a script.
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A Dramatic Question in digital storytelling is intended to remain unanswered throughout the entire story.
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The process of creating a digital story is strictly linear and confined to a specific order.
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Writing a script is an essential step in creating a digital story.
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Storyboarding involves deciding on the media assets and their role in conveying the intended tone and message.
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The process of creating a digital story begins with gathering and creating images, audio, and video.
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Copyright and Creative Commons licensing are not relevant considerations when creating a digital story.
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Study Notes
Digital Storytelling Process
- The process involves sharing work, generating feedback, and reflecting on the process, which is iterative and non-linear.
- The process can be broken down into a checklist to ensure all stages are covered.
Idea Generation
- Start with a specific idea for the digital story, based on research life.
- Use techniques such as writing a free-form paragraph or creating a concept map to generate ideas.
Research and Exploration
- Investigate the idea further to develop the narrative.
- Use techniques such as exploratory writing, mind-mapping, and reviewing journal entries to explore the idea.
Writing and Scripting
- Write a script to serve as the basis of the narrative and inform the visual layout.
- The script will aid in the recording process, helping to maintain timing, vocal cues, and narrative structure.
Storyboarding and Planning
- Create a storyboard to visualize the narrative and plan the visual elements.
- Decide on the media to use, including background music and transitions, to support or juxtapose the narrative.
Gathering and Creating Media
- Collect or generate images, audio, and video to feature in the narrative.
- Use the storyboard to determine the required media and ensure it adds to the tone and feel of the story.
Assembling the Content
- Use the WeVideo platform to assemble the content and make editing decisions to refine the story.
The Seven Elements of Digital Storytelling
- The Center for Digital Storytelling (CDS) has developed the Seven Elements of Digital Storytelling:
- Point of View: The story's main point and author's perspective.
- A Dramatic Question: A key question that keeps the viewer's attention and will be answered by the end of the story.
- Emotional Content: Serious issues that come alive in a personal and powerful way.
- The Gift of Your Voice: A way to personalize the story to help the audience understand the context.
- The Power of the Soundtrack: Music or other sounds that support and embellish the story.
- Economy: Using enough content to tell the story without overloading the viewer.
- Pacing: The story's rhythm and how slowly or quickly it progresses.
Digital Storytelling in Eight Steps
- Samantha Morra has mapped out the digital storytelling process in eight steps:
- Propose an idea, explore, and determine its feasibility.
- Write the script.
- Draft a storyboard or visual plan.
- Gather media.
- Start editing and provide additional visual effects as needed.
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Description
Explore the key elements of digital storytelling according to the Center for Digital Storytelling (CDS), including Point of View, Dramatic Question, Emotional Content, and more. Learn how to craft engaging and impactful narratives in the digital realm.
