Tell your story in your own way!

Hello fellow blogger,

In the article Beyond Words, Porter reflects Socrates philosophy "the necessity of doing what one thinks is right even in the face of universal opposition". Porter expresses the advancement of the  technology, and the the use of multimedia to create stories.  One begins with a story worth sharing, then the students are encouraged to use tools to enhance their works. With different mediums one can create a digital story, with animations, videos, music, it is our choice on what tools we'd like to include. It allows students to inquire many technical elements to convey the message. There are three critical aspect in creating a digital story:

 Image

A human process visuals 60 times more than narratives. Therefore using images such as graphics, or videos enhances the message being conveyed. With imagery the message is clearly stated without the need of words.  However, one must keep in mind the duration of pictures being presented, a duration of 3-4 seconds always works best. Also, keep in mind of texts being displayed it should be long enough for the audience to read it at least twice. Using pan and zoom, is a great asset in engaging the audience. 

  Sound

 Sound sets the tone, mood, which effects the message you are trying to convey. There are four types: narration, guest voices, amblent sounds,  and music. Using a variety of sounds, illuminates the message.

Design

All the elements used must illustrate the message conveyed without overwhelming the audience. The use of technology in a digital story be memorable, therefore all the medium being used must be set up in the same tone.