Resources on conveying emotion and telling stories through visuals. Continue reading The following tips and strategies apply specifically to CDS-Style digital stories created in video editing apps like iMovie and MovieMaker. For instructions on how to apply the effects described below, … Continue reading
PLAYABLE AUDIO Audio Narrative by Beau (WRTG 3090 – Fall 2013 About the Story: This is an accurate account of a student who has no perception of possible future consequences … Continue reading Grandma’s house final from Kate Limebrook Image Story by Kate My Grandma’s house has been in the family for the past 54 […]
ABOUT: If you’re most interested in sharing examples or observations from your own personal experience, the approaches below are your best bets. They’re all based on the genre of personal narrative and/or dramatized stories and and serve a primary purpose of connecting with audiences, with a touch of educating or analyzing, depending on the writer’s […]
To make a post “stick” to the top of your most recent blog entries page, even after you’ve posted newer entries, make it “sticky.” (This option is only available on … Continue reading This screencast gives you a brief overview of how to customize the sidebar on your study guide blog (applicable only to WRTG […]
Making a voiceover recording of your own story or essay takes a lot of practice, as few people find just the right pace and style of delivery on the first … Continue reading Overview After you’ve made a trial recording of your audio transcript, you will work on further developing, organizing, and improving your transcript, […]
After you’ve written a draft of your transcript, make a trial recording, which has these benefits: You’ll learn the basics of how audio recording software works. You’ll discover whether you have the right software and equipment and have the chance to sort through any technical issues that come up You’ll gain practice at reading your […]
UPDATE: The post below refers to Camtasia 1. Camtasia 2 has recently been released and features a new interface. Until I have time to make some screencasts on how to use the new version, you might find these tutorials by Camtasia’s creators helpful. The instructions below are for Camtasia for Mac, which you can download […]
The resources below help you learn more about using writing to plan a visual project. But before you try these strategies, make to explore the variety of cinematic techniques available … Continue reading NOTE: I wrote the material below for a previous semester, when I asked all students to write synopses. If you decide to […]
The resources below help you learn more about using writing to plan a visual project. But before you try these strategies, make to explore the variety of cinematic techniques available … Continue reading
The core elements of video planning, regardless of approach, are: a synopsis, a script, an asset and/or shot list, and a storyboard, as described below: Synopsis: a short “pitch” for the story you want to tell, presented in a manner similar to what might be revealed in a movie trailer. The synopsis sets the scene […]
PLAYABLE AUDIO Audio Story by Trent (WRTG 3090 – Fall 2013) Description This story is about a time that I woke up in my bathtub and the events that caused … Continue reading Comic Strip by Kelly (WRTG 3090 – Fall 2013) Story: A Friend Indeed Have you ever been bullied? Have you ever stood […]
If you’re planning to produce an audio essay or to provide audio narration for a visual project, read the following tips. ** ALWAYS DO A TEST RECORDING FIRST ** I … Continue reading Below is an audio essay assignment I used in WRTG 1150 (First-Year Writing and Rhetoric) around 2010 and in WRTG 2090 (Writing […]
SLIDE VERSION Rhetorical Considerations for Presentation Design from Amy Goodloe ARTICLE VERSION What makes any form of communication “effective”? Following the principles of reader-friendly design. When does a presentation need … Continue reading
SLIDE VERSION Rhetorical Considerations for Presentation Design from Amy Goodloe ARTICLE VERSION What makes any form of communication “effective”? Following the principles of reader-friendly design. When does a presentation need … Continue reading
