My multimedia and film class was given the "Historic Stills" challenge. You can take any subject you like as long as it has historical significance and you must visually depict your idea using still images. You can use motion and transitions on these images to tell your story as well as text, but no voice overs. Music and sound effects are allowed. Running time was 2-5 minutes and 8 facts must be covered during the presentation.
- Tell a good story
Progression / build to an interesting finale / don't lecture, entertain. Don't tell me something I already know. Use your words, pictures and audio to add emotion.Tell a story. Make a point. Stories are inherently power tools for making your ideas stick. Powerful stories are like duct tape for facts.
- Choose your audio wisely
Let it help tell your story. Sound gives you at least 50% or more of your impact, heightens the moment and adds interest.
- POV
Who is telling the story? What is your unique angle?
- Find the human angle
Is there a obstacle / underdog / overcoming of the odds. Present a personal, critical perspective on some aspect of the human condition.
- Ask a question
Sometimes the best way to start your project.
- Compare / contrast
Take your subject and compare / contrast against something similar.
- Use humor / element of surprise
Is there something funny or unexpected with your story?
- Show rather than tell
A picture is worth a thousand words. Find ones that are the most effective.
- Use movement / transition
To add impact,..motion = emotion.
- Size matters with graphics and text
Use size to make a point.
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