Reflection 7

REFLECTION # 7 - DIGITAL STORY; WHAT IS THIS?

Telling a story is an art. Telling a story that may illustrate some message, some lesson is an art too, but telling a story by using digital resources is a very useful art to communicate.
This is a way where music, voice, characters, experiences, situations, images are put together, getting the attention from the people to whom it will be showed.
Usually a digital story is presented in first person, using the storyteller own voice, combining images with music and special effects. It is a chance of using the Twenty First Century resources of technology and skills on communication. It is interesting, it is inspiring, and amazing. Furthermore, it contributes in the process of learning.
It is not easy to construct a digital story. The storyteller needs to know, to set what kind of story he/she will tell, the purpose and its goals. The images, the sound track, the video edition should be chose carefully, not to be presented a kind of poor work. When we use audio visual effects, we have to create things that call and keep the attention of people.
There are some elements that should be observed when we create a digital story, and these elements are related to the content of the digital story and to the technical skills to make its construction.
Stories must start from a point of view that will be presented. They are not a simple presentation of facts and ideas. It’s something like to cast a vision, or a point and then it goes forth.
A question is important too. If we want to get the attention of people, a question must be in the beginning, and it must be answered in the end.
In order to call the people’s attention, we have to explore their emotions. So, the images, the music, the special effects, the voice, all of these must to be directed to shake the emotions and as a result, the attention will be captivated.
The voice is very important. The way you tell the digital story, the emphasis you apply to the voice makes the difference, as the images are being presented.
We have to remember that the right music is related to the emotions and attention. It contributes tremendously to make the body of the story.
The time the story will be presented is essential too. Be careful with the details not to make people saturated about the topic. After take these points in consideration, let’s make the people enjoy the digital story that we created.