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Seven Elements of a Digital Story

  1. Point of view / perspective

    Who's telling the story?
    Why are they telling it?
    What do you want to convey / message?
    To whom are they telling it?

  2. Dramatic question

    Situation (beginning/openings: pose a big idea or a big question)
    Action resulting from situation
    Resolution or realization/insight: this 3rd step allows people to reflect back into their own life

  3. Emotional Content

    Tell a story you care about, be personally connected
    Then people will care to listen, attentive listening to a personal story
    Number of  Production Techniques

  4. Gift of Voice

    Of your voice
    Use it to convey adjectives and emotions

  5. Power of Soundtrack

  6. Economy

    Condense meaning
    Use metaphor, juxtaposition
    Whole should be greater than the sum of its parts

  7. Pacing

    Use it for a purpose, for emotional impact

 

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