Narrative Videos

Suggestions for preparing to tell the story - The 7 Elements of Digital Storytelling

1. Point of View - What is the main point of the story and what is the perspective of the author?

2. A Dramatic Question - A key question that keeps the viewer's attention and will be answered by the end of the story.

3. Emotional Content - Serious issues that come alive in a personal and powerful way and connects the audience to the story.

4. The Gift of Your Voice - A way to personalize the story to help the audience understand the context.

5. The Power of the Soundtrack - Music or other sounds that support and embellish the story.

6. Economy - Using just enough content to tell the story without overloading the viewer.

7. Pacing - The rhythm of the story and how slowly or quickly it progresses.