Digital+Storytelling

media type="youtube" key="XRTbPalFODw" height="344" width="425"  While creating my Photo Story video, I learned a lot of new skills. I had never worked with this program so it challenged me at first. However, I this program allowed me to use many different techniques to enhance my video. First, the program gives you the opportunity to import the pictures of your choice. I was able to change my photos to make them black and white which made the entire video look more uniform. It also gave the presentation a more professional effect. Photo Story allowed me to add audio to each of the slides which was a very helpful tool in telling my story because I could use my own voice. Also, by using audio, it allows viewers to better understand the meaning of the pictures. The audio is very beneficial because it did not take away from the important of the pictures. Instead, it enhanced it the overall appeal. It also gives you the option of include notes for your audio which is very helpful when recording. One of the new things I learned when working with this program is the use of slide transitions. I was used to using basic ones from the PowerPoint program but this was different because it allowed you to customize it yourself. You can specify where and when you want the effect to start and end. It created effects that make for smoother flow throughout the entire presentation. Photo Story also allows you to insert text on your slides to have titles for your pages. This is important for visual appearance to your audience. Although I did not add music to my presentation, it also has the option to do so. Overall, Photo Story is a great program to use to share any type of story and would be great for children in a classroom because of all the effects is offers.

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