What did you learn from the reading: 4 Storyboarding and 5 Digitizing Story Elements?

Have you seen a picturethe subject is so small that you cannot see

?the subject is too dark to recognize? that you have no idea of what the picture

is about?

Have you watched a videoShe talked too fast?She talked too slow?She talked too dull?The background sound is as big as the

narration?Any other bad example?

Media GrammarFrom Jason Ohlerhttp://www.jasonohler.com/storytelling/

index.cfm

The Grammar of Using Images A clear, focused picture A well-lighted picture An appropriately composed picture Appropriate use of images Supportive image changes Appropriate shooting angle

The Grammar of Using Audio Clear audio Well-mixed audio Voice pacing and inflection

The Grammar of Using Music Appropriate music choices Appropriate role of music

Grammar of Editing, Transitions, and Titling

Seamless transitions, Unobtrusive effects

Value and relevance

Clear titles Clear citations

Graphic and picture(video) basics

Picture Resolution vs. File SizeThe higher resolution, the bigger file sizeThe bigger file size, the bigger picture

size

Small picture vs. Big picture Why do we care?

Picture: High vs. Low ResolutionClear and smooth vs. fuzzy or jagged

edges (really? Depending on the presented image size on the monitor )

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High vs. Low ResolutionCan you see the difference now?

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Another exampleGrab and enlarge the picture.

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Another example

Raster vs. Vector Grab each picture and rescale (bigger or

smaller) it. Can you tell the difference?

Raster vs. Vector

Raster vs. Vector Vector-based graphics1. Points, lines, and curves described

with mathematical functions2. Less data than a pixel-by-pixel

shape3. Resolution independent:

no jagged or distorted image when scaled (also the same file size)

4. Good for logo, not good for photographic image

5. Macromedia FreeHand, Adobe illustrator, Corel Draw, QuarkXpress, etc.

6. Only Flash supports the format on the web

Raster (Bitmap) graphics1. Pixel-by-pixel format

2. Each pixel taking a set amount of memory

3. Resolution dependent: jagged or distorted image when scaled (also different file sizes)

4. Good for soft-edge and photographic image

5. Adobe Photoshop, PaintShop Pro, Corel Paint, etc.

6. Common browsers support jpeg and gif

Graphic Format

Vector-based graphics eps (used for both formats) wmf (used for both formats) ai svg …and more

Raster (Bitmap) graphics jpeg gif tiff bmp pict png …and more

Graphic Format for the WebOnly raster format (vector displayed

from Flash player)GIF, JPG & PNG

JPG (or JPEG) Compressed, Lossy compression Millions of colors Photographic images

PNG GIF + JPG features Non-lossy Old browsers may not support

Gif Compressed Non-lossy Transparency Animation 256 colors (8 bits) Icon or discrete

images

LightsMake sure that there is enough lightAvoid bright windows or light in the back

of the subjectIf you have only one light, do not place it

next to the camera (a flat picture), but place the lamp at an angle 20° – 40° to the right (or left) and 30° - 45° above the subject.

30° -40°

20° -45°

Side view

Top view

How to shoot: Video

Start to shoot early enough to have extra footage

Hold the camera steady (tripod)Zoom in/out slowly Do not overuse zoom in/outStay in focusShoot Low for Kids

http://desktopvideo.about.com/od/editing/ht/goodvideo_ro.htm

How to shoot: Still and Video Use Rule of thirds

http://photoinf.com/Golden_Mean/John_Longenecker/Rule_of_Thirds.htm

Do not cut natural cutoff lines of the body: neck, elbows, waist, knees and ankles.

Check the background http://www.atomiclearning.com/freerules.shtml

(watch all video clips in this page by clicking the hyperlinked words)

Camera ShotLength:

Long, Medium, Close-up, Extreme Close-up, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvkgUXK_EvM

Transition cut, fade, dissolve, etc.

Angle Bird-eye view (establishing shot), High angle, Eye angle, Low

angle, etc. http://www.elementsofcinema.com/cinematography/camera-

angles.html• A high angle of view makes an object seem smaller, less significant, less in control

• A low angle of view makes an object larger, more powerful and in control.

VoicePlace microphone in appropriate distance

Not too close, not too far Maintain consistent distance

Leave at least three seconds of silence before and after recording

Easy to read and conversational scriptConsistent volume throughout a project

(Audacity)

http://www.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/13-more-tips-to-help-you-record-narration-like-the-pros/

Most importantly

Relax and don’t rush your words.

Practice reading the script. Create a conversational tone. Pretend like you’re talking to someone rather than just reading a script.

If you mess up, leave a noticeable pause and keep on going. It’s easy enough to cut the error out of the audio.

http://www.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/13-more-tips-to-help-you-record-narration-like-the-pros/

MY TIPS for youPrepare extra timeTest and practice hardware and software first

before seriously working to get familiar with them and check the outcomes Take pictures and see Take videos and watch Record audio and listen Put them together

Script everything beforehandNarrate separately (Audacity)

By Next TuesdayFind one good digital story (2-4 min.) and bring

to class. Storyboard

I want to see every single word for the digital story you will develop.

Some drawings for picture and video (stick figures are fine)

The format is up to you• Powerpoint (3 slides per page format)• Your own template (many available on the Internet)• Post-its (take pictures, but you need to type scripts)• etc.