Creating Stories with Technology

Digital StorytellingBy Ross Johnson

Telling a Story Digitally

The most important part of your movie is the story

The Map

Beginning(Call to

adventure)

Main character starts out singing in kindergarten. Progressively becomes embarrassed with his singing voice until stops singing altogether.

Three peers decide to help main character find his singing voice.

Students practice together at lunch and recess. Keep singing practice a secret from music teacher.

TextMain character finds his singing voice. Surprise music teacher. Main character is still singing today.

Main Character - finds voice and enjoys singing again.Three Peers - Gain satisfaction through helping a friend.

Storyboards

Pages Storyboard Template

Scripting

• Computer

• Camera - Digital still, web cam, or Digital movie camera

• Creative Software - iPhoto, Comic Life, Kid Pix, Keynote/Power Point

• Editing Software - iMovie, Final Cut Express, Movie Maker (PC)

Making the MovieEquipment

Must Have Optional• Microphone

• Green Screen

• DVD software (iDVD)

• Music Software (Garageband)

Types of MoviesMovies to Create in the Classroom

• Slide Show• News Cast / PSA (Public Service

Announcement) / Interviews - not necessarily a story

• Book Review• Short Film

Digital Storytelling Resources

• www.jasonohler.com

• Images from Creative Commons

• http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottkinmartin/448512720/sizes/l/in/photostream/

• http://www.flickr.com/photos/treevillage/3231023857/sizes/o/in/photostream/

• http://www.flickr.com/photos/alejandroamador/5444765136/sizes/l/in/photostream/

• http://www.flickr.com/photos/cmbellman/966122831/sizes/o/in/photostream/

• http://www.flickr.com/photos/89927155@N00/3732931346/http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterpearson/4981835627/

• http://www.flickr.com/photos/89927155@N00/3732931346/