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The Evolution of Digital StorytellingDigital Storytelling
Non-Linear Stories
Chicago Tribune1996
Leah GentryNon-Linear StorytellingNon-Linear Storytelling• Deconstruct
• Reconstruct
• Micro Element
• Macro Elements
Code Blue story
Date: Sun, 30 Jun 1996 18:15:08 -0400To: [email protected]: [email protected] (by way of Scott J. Anderson)Subject: Code Blue: Survival in the Sky The Chicago Tribune today publishes its special report: Code Blue: Survival in the Sky by Pulitzer Prize winner John Crewdson. The series examines in-flight medical emergencies and how airlines cope with them. We invite you to experience our latest go at non-linear storytelling, the Internet version of this series, at www.chicago.tribune.com Let us know what you think. Leah Gentry Internet editor Chicago Tribune [email protected]
Tribune Non-Linear Story Packages
• Code Blue: Survival in the Sky - 1996
• Chicago: The Convention Capital - 1996
Chicago Conventions Tour Guide
• Story tours of six conventions - micro
• Stories about what was happening in Chicago at the time - macro
• Archives of stories and political cartoons from the time - macro
Touching HeartsDurham Herald Sun
2000
Iraq VotesAssociated Press
March 2010
6 sections in Flash
Empty CradlesMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 2011
Rethinking ImmigrationToronto Globe and Mail
May 2012
9 sections in HTML
Explore the 80sNational Geographic
2013
Non-Linear Story Advantages
• Multiple entry points to attract readers
• People can choose what to read
• More depth of information
• Takes advantage of different media forms
Non-Linear Story Challenges
• Decline of Flash
• “My CMS sucks”
• Converting linear to non-linear is costly
Linear Narratives
Blackhawk DownPhiladelphia Inquirer
1997
UprootedSan Jose Mercury News
December 2007
A Toxic PipelineNew York Times
2008
Multimedia on the side
Wal-Mart AbroadDecember 2012
Snow FallNew York TimesDecember 2012
Snow Fall in the CMS
Snow Fall in the CMS
Killing KennedyNational Geographic
November 2013
NSA Files: DecodedThe Guardian
December 2013
Integrated multimedia
HollowElaine McMillan
June 2013
Linear Story Advantages
• People love storytelling
• More coherent narrative
• More engaging
• Familiar story form
• Author controls the experience
Traditional Story
•Effective for getting people to read in detail
Topical Story
•Information is easier to understand•Better learning experience•Prefer it over traditional approach
Combining Linear and Non-LinearLinear and Non-Linear
• Compelling main linear story
• Other information as non-linear segments
Back to Leah GentryLeah Gentry
• Micro Element - main linear story
• Macro Elements - contextual segments people can choose to read
