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Create
Create Overview
Titles
Using Creative Elements
Sample Forms
Advanced Information
CREATE - OVERVIEW
Now that you have decided on what story you are going to tell, its time to begin the creative process to make your personal digital story a reality.
Before continuing, please make sure you have:
1 Read Step 1: READ ME FIRST orientation
2 Reviewed the TELL/ WRITE Story Starter Forms in Step 2: TELL
3 Visit VIDEOS: STAFF PICKS to watch Digital Stories
You may either work on your own or if you prefer to you can make an appointment with a librarian or media artist. If you need assistance, click here to find the nearest digital story station to you.
For individuals in San Diego, you can schedule an appointment online
- click here.
To maximize your creation time at the digital story station, we suggest that you be prepared to begin storytelling by having the following items prepared (some items may not apply to your digital story):
1 Write your narrative (200 words or less)
2 Scan your photographs or if already in a digital format, have them on a travel drive or CD to easily import
(10-20 images should be plenty)
3 Search the Internet to find creative commons or royalty-free music appropriate for your story
At the Digital Story Station, you'll scan photos, record your narration, add music in the background, add titles, and then make a DVD of the final digital story. Choose a method for creating your digital story according to how much time you can spend at the station and the materials you will bring.
Direct to Camera Recorded Interview (Basic)
This is the most basic option for creating your digital story. You can record yourself telling your stories straight into the camera. This is the best option if you do not have more than one hour, no music and less than ten photos.
Slideshow
If you bring more than 10 photographs and/or music, creating a slideshow is the best option for you. You can also record a voice-over that will accompany your slideshow of photographs. You will need to spend at least two hours at the station.
Mini-Movie (Advanced)
This is the most advance option to create your digital story. This option includes a recorded interview or voice-over, photographs, and music. You can also import old home movies and create titles here. In the end, you will edit these elements together to create your digital story. You will need to spend at least 4 hours at the station. You will also need to schedule more than one appointment.
CALIFORNIA OF THE PAST TITLES
Here are the opening and closing titles for California of the Past digital stories. Other titles will be posted here in the future, including San Diego Stories and People's Post:
USING CREATIVE ELEMENTS
You are only allowed to use creative elements, such as photos, music and videos, that you have personally created or have written permission to use. Understanding copyright laws, creative commons and royalty free elements can be confusing. Our suggestion is that when in doubt don’t use anything that is not yours to begin with.
Please review the two documents below to build an initial understanding of using creative elements. We encourage you to seek out a greater understanding on your own.
Favorite Websites & Copyright Overview
Best Practice in Fair Use
SAMPLE FORMS
We have drafted a simple form for you as a sample template to use to when approaching potential copyright holders.
If you are assisting someone to tell their story or are including others within your story, you should seek their permission before you post to the Internet. Here are two sample templates for your own use:
ADVANCED INFORMATION
Local media artists and community videographers have developed a reference guide to use as they develop digital stories for use with MEDIA ARTS CENTER SAN DIEGO's digital story station projects.
Note: MEDIA ARTS CENTER SAN DIEGO offers this information to encourage the development of digital stories and media development. None of the information provided on this website is meant as legal advice.
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