Chapter 7 Story Planning Considerations: Tips,
Techniques, Lessons Learned
When starting
a story, it is always good to also have story storming, or brainstorming. From
it, different ideas and concepts emerge which bring in additional details.
Every student’s ideas are different and unique. As Ohler says “digital storytelling
planning, one size does not fit all…” We cannot assume that all students should
create and develop the same way as another. Students have to find their
methodology in their own DST. The digital story process can be very personal to
students.
With a story map the students are able to
plan everything out be recorded. Planning with clear scenes, problems,
transformations, will better help with time and confusion. Teachers need to be
there to guide them when they are stuck or in need of assistance. By seeing the story map, the teachers can give
input. The story core can be broken down into a research box. It helps the
producers stay within their storyline without going too far out.
Creating
a relevant problem and resolution is important. When creating a relevant
problem it needs to be relatable to the viewers. When it is relatable to the
viewers, they will be invested in the characters and storyline.
Chapter 8 Transformation Formations
Transformation is the change that happens in the story. As Ohler said,
it “gives the audience a chance to transform as well.” When the viewers are
invested in the characters and storyline, they begin to watch something unfold
in the story and move and feel with the characters.
According to Ohler, there are 8 levels of
transformation. Bloom’s taxonomy as the 8 levels of transformation: 1.
Physical/kinesthetic, 2. Inner strength, 3. Emotional, 4. Moral, 5. Psychological, 6. Social, 7. Intellectual/Creative, and 8. Spiritual. When
thinking about a transformation, it is key to keep these in mind because it
shows different ways that a transformation can happen.
The use of
Bloom’s taxonomy not only works for the everyday classroom, but it also helps
teachers question their students and guide them. Bloom’s was created to develop
higher order thinking skills. So, why can’t they be used all-around? The
Bloom’s questions will get the students to think different and grow within
their story.
I apologize for this being late.This video was originally posted at
12:31 AM. There were some issues with the first video that I needed to
resolved. The first movie I created was corrupted and erased all of my
edited footage. This video features Brian Damaso and Kristine Escay as
my main actors. I used video footage from the entire weekend and edited
them into a story. . Enjoy!
Wow, that was great! So many great angles, shots and the storyline was really well defined. Such dedication to buy a plane ticket and travel for your video:) I didn't see the need for any extra details like captions because the story was well done. I suppose you could've created one of those maps that shows the plan flying across a miniature map so we knew the locations of the actors? Really great job, Natty.
ReplyDeleteI agree with most of what you said in Chapter 7, but I disagree that videos always have to be planned. As in all writing, I leave it an option. For some students, the planning project is difficult because it's not the way they think.
ReplyDeleteOtherwise, for Chapter 8, I think we said all of the same things. :-)
I really liked your video. I liked how you captured so much without really showing many things that they were doing. It was amazing what you could still see.
Natty, your video was very well done. I thought the music choice was very good and the different shots definitely showed the journey. It's amazing to me that a shadow perspective can have such an impact.
ReplyDeleteI think students panning out stories is a great idea especially at the beginning of creating stories to get them started. In regards to Annie's comment I wonder if having an open ended planning project would help; students could create a story map or they could start writing the narration to develop the story. I think the whole thought of creating a story map though is to help students see their story fully before putting a bunch of time into it to find out it doesn't quite work the way they want.
HI Anika,
ReplyDeleteI think you captured well what Ty might be thinking about, by using all the angles. The ball scene was funny, just looking at it for a bit. I particularly liked the peek into the grate after watching him go over and sniff and look. And I liked the DONE shot, very appropriate. Mr. Green is sure a nice person to agree to be the co-star! Hopefully he is an nice actor to work with and not too much a fussy person on the set.
Thanks for introducing us to Ty and Mr. Green.