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1) Still photos as key visual element
2) A linear timeline (hit play and it goes)
3) Voice over narration
4) Interview audio (quotes and sound bites)
5) Music
6) Sound design
7) Transition effects, pans and zooms
Now I want you to find online stories that have these qualities (not full-motion video, but stills), and post their links here. I also want you to write whether you think the piece succeeds or falls short of its potential. Explain why you have arrived at either conclusion.
In your search, try the following sources:
http://www.storycenter.org/stories/
This American Life video podcasts on iTunes (just search in iTunes)
Magnum in Motion video podcasts on iTunes (just search in iTunes)
Some suggestions: Check out the multimedia section of newspaper sites. Try YouTube, Google Video, Metacafe, or other video sites. Check other podcast offerings on iTunes. Try advertising agency sites; film festivals; movie or TV show sites.
Remember that to post a link you can cut-and-paste the link directly into your post. If it’s too long or you want to specifically label it, use the HTML tags:
<a href=”URLgoesHERE”>anytextyouwant</a>
I look forward to your discoveries.
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As we discussed in class yesterday, there are some key qualities that are found in successful stories:
1) A narrative arc (conflict, crisis, resolution)—especially in fictional stories. Another way to think about it: a beginning, a middle and an end.
2) An angle (some specific point or response to a specific question)—especially in journalistic stories.
3) Specific details that illustrate universal themes—found in all stories that resonate with wide audiences.
With these qualities in mind, as well as the basic requirements of Project 2 (15 images, text), share your story ideas here in one or two paragraphs. Just describe your subject and tell us how you intend to craft it into a story. Or give us a short summary of your story and describe the pictures you will pursue.
Do this as soon as possible so I can respond. Also, let’s treat this like a workshop. That is, read the other story ideas and comment on them if you feel you have something to contribute.
Remember, the project is due next Thursday so it would be ideal to shoot this weekend! I will give you feedback publicly, on the blog, so be sure to check back for my response.
