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Taxonomy — Creator or Consumer
Consumption is an active and creative endeavor. Such as yelling at the TV or scrolling to and from social medias sites.
Pyramid of Consumption vs. Creation
Constructive consumption — Personal path through content and engaging with content
Intermediated — Engaging with content while expanding understanding of content on other platforms
Constructed in context — Documentation based on events and people
Co-constructed — Story created by multiple people, artists under one idea
Facilitated — Story creation backed by support
Do it yourself — Everything done by one person, including generation of story, editing, and release
Contents of Digital Stories
Me Story
The personal identity story. These are our personal triumphs, regrets, and embarrassments that make up who we are and how we got this far.
My Story
The story based on our perspectives and witnesses. These are our reflections on others and events, stories told from our view.
Our Story
The collective story. These are shared by a group or community, told on behalf or in explanation of the collective’s view and culture.
Their Story
The researched story. These are told for others, often with a massive search for information on the topic or person, often with unintentional personal reflection.
No Story
The story without storytelling techniques. These are told in third person, or often in essay format, and is very informational or argumentized.
The Seven Components of Digital Stories
1. Stories are about self-revelations
2. Are spoken in first person
3. Are about personal experiences
4. Addition of still images
5. Addition of sound or music
6. Short and sweet
7. Stays true to author
The Production Process
Animation
Creates satisfying stories for viewers in a visual setting. Use of audio, animation and strong stories make it effective.
Photography
A line of images that create a story is a powerful way to engage an audience. The visuals by themselves create context, displaying social engagement and change.
Video
Plays an important role in documentation and information passing. Invokes political and social awareness while reflecting communities.
Audio
Is both a form of documentation and telling of stories. Audio creates a record of an event while allowing listeners to creatively engage in the story.
Oral History
Often passed from generation to generation through stories. Documented today by interviews and archiving of stories.
Mobile
Much storytelling used through streaming and gaming applications. Can be used socially or commercially.
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