Digital Story Telling Tutorial Windows Version (Preview)

IntroductionThis tutorial will help you complete your I’m hereindividual digital stories. to help.On the next slide, there is a list of questions orstatements that frequently come up whiledoing this project. Click on the question thatdescribes the thought or problem you arehaving for an answer from your instructor.Plug in your headphones and click on thespeak icon below to hear your instructor’sanswer.

Home Page1. I don’t know what to write.2. How do I make a story plan?3. Why do we have to story board?4. Why can’t I use good music?5. How do I zoom into a picture?6. How do I save pictures?7. Where do I put the story plan and story board?8. How do you know how to tell the story?9. How do you make a funny story?10. Where do I start?11. How do I put words on the picture?12. How can I make words come on the screen?13. Where can I see a sample digital story?My question wasn’t answered!

I don’t know what to write!0 You can write what you want to write from your point of view.0 You do NOT need to retell a fable, you need to either: 0 Share your ideas about fables 0 Share your interpretation of a fable Show us your personality in your story!

How do I make a story plan?The video below will show you how to make a table for your story plan in Microsoft Word. Click here to see a template for your story plan.

Why do we have to story board?0 Story boarding is pre- planning.0 It helps us plan and design our projects.0 It is easier to change your mind when you are story boarding then when you are video- taping or editing.0 Movie directors do it! See samples of story boards here.

Why can’t I use good music?0 Most of the music you hear everyday is copy-righted, this means that we are not allowed to use it without permission from the artists.0 If you steal someone else’s music you may: 0 Have to pay a fine Please always 0 Lose your work follow 0 Not be allowed to use school computers in the future copy-right laws Check out free-domain music at: http://freeplaymusic.com/

How do I zoom into a picture? 0 Zooming into a picture can be a powerful special effect in a digital story. 0 It can help you emphasize an important part of an image. 0 Watch this video on how to zoom into a picture on a PC.

How do I zoom into a picture? The videos below will show you how to zoom into a picture in Windows. WindowsHaving trouble finding menu items in Windows Movie Maker? Check this out.

How do I save pictures?0 Always use safe-search.0 Click on the picture when it comes up.0 Windows users-Right click on the picture. Then select ‘save as’. Select to save in the story telling folder on your desktop. Watch this video for more help.

How do I save pictures?The videos below will show you how to save pictures in Windows. Windows PC

Where do I put the story plan and story board?0 Put the story plan and story board in the digital story telling folder.0 Make sure to label your files when you save them: 0 Fable-story-plan 0 Fable-story-board Ah ha! I found it!

How do you know how to tell the story?0 First ask yourself—How do YOU want to tell the story?0 You are the director of your project.0 It is your story—you can decide if you want to use cartoons, animation, live action or pictures.0 Ask yourself—What would you like us to see? What can you put your personality into?0 Make sure the pieces you include match the story you want to tell.0 If you are still not sure, ask a friend!

How do you make a funny story?0 People mistake SILLY for FUNNY.0 Absurd is not the same as funny.0 Unexpected things like a pie in the face can be funny—once or in multiples of three.0 True humor comes from creating honest moments with characters trying to overcome an obstacle to achieve a goal.0 Humor can also come from: 0 Putting characters in unexpected situations OR 0 Putting real people in fantastic situations0 Be honest. Try and think of things that have happened to you.

Where do I start? 0 Think about—What do you want to share?0 Start with the topic and what you want to say about it.

How do I put words on the picture?The video below will show you how to put words on a picture in Microsoft Word.

How can I make words come on the screen?Watch the video below to see how you can add words on the screen in Windows.

Where can I see a sample digital story? More SamplesA sample student project is below. Do not copy it, but use it as inspiration!

Where can I see a sample digital story? More SamplesA sample project is below. Do not copy it, but use it as inspiration!

Where can I see a sample digital story?A sample project is below. Do not copy it, but use it as inspiration!

Was your question answered?If not: 0 Check a similar question’s answer by going to the home page. 0 Look through the materials your instructor gave you on story plans and story boarding. 0 Look through the additional resources here. 0 Ask: 0 A friend 0 Your instructor

Additional Resources Story Plan TemplateThis template will help you create your story plan. Make sure you address all the prompts.

Additional Resources Sample Story Board More on Story Boarding This is an example of what your story board should look like.For step-by-step instructions on story boarding go to this blog post written by yourinstructor:http://can24class.blogspot.com/2012/09/one-of-most-important-aspects-of.html

Additional Resources Sample Story Board0 Click here to see another example Just like a blue-print of what your story board should for a house, a story look like. board is a plan.

Additional Resources Windows Video EditingThis will help you navigate Windows Movie Maker’s menus.

Now you have everything you need to create your digital story. Have fun telling your tale!

Digital Story Telling Tutorial Windows Version (Preview)

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