Storyboards are visual representations that lay out sequential images to demonstrate the flow of a digital story. They include images, scenes, dialogue, narration, sound effects and music. A good digital story is based on solid writing that has a point, asks a dramatic question and contains emotional content. It should show rather than tell through the use of precise verbs and avoiding too much background information. Sound and movement can enhance the story when used appropriately. The most important element is a compelling story, while technology should only serve as a tool rather than the focus.

1. Storyboard Digital Storytelling

2. What is a storyboard? Storyboards are visual representations that aid in the the creation process of digital storytelling. Storyboards lay out images in sequential order to create the the flow of the production.

3. The following flowchart demonstrates how the basic scenes from a digital story might be organized.

4. Why DigitalStorytelling? The Writing Process: the foundation of a good digital story is a solid piece of writing that includes a point, dramatic question, and emotional content Precise verbs drive a story: Action verbs provide a far richer meaning and appeal to the senses better than linking verbs. Show, don’t tell: When viewers observe our stories, they infer meaning. If we make these inferences for them, we cheat our audience. Too much background dilutes a story : When viewers observe our stories, they infer meaning. If we make these inferences for them, we cheat our audience.

5. Making the Movie: Movement (panning and zooming) can add a dynamic feel to still shots and can aid in developing plot, revealing character, or creating a dramatic effect. Sound: A carefully chosen soundtrack can have a dramatic impact on the entire story. Pacing, emotion, point, and dramatic question are all enhanced with appropriate music. Compelling Story, Thrilling Process: True digital storytelling is a writing experience bolstered by images and sound. What’s most important is that story takes the lead. If we focus more on good writing and the essence of sharing the story, technology very naturally becomes the tool and not the focus.

6. The Storyboard Images & Scenes Locate Record Coordinate

7. The Storyboard Narration Dialogue Scenes

8. The Storyboard Sound Effects Music

9. The Storyboard Keep the URL (Exact Web address) of all websites where images & sounds being used are located How can we create a new URL Address?

10. Analysis & Synthesis Choose one of the incomplete storyboard on library assignment page. Evaluate the storyboard and Identify the incomplete components Construct a complete storyboard by adding images, sounds and text.