SOCIOL1130 - Digital Storytelling Workshop - February 25, 2021
Throughout this term you will be able to make use of the Bok Center's Learning Lab for help as you work on your final blueprint for action. In doing so, you may want to choose a multimedia storytelling medium that enhances the argument that you are seeking to make. Below are some options and associated resources for you to explore.
PODCASTING AND AUDIO CAPTURE
In a podcast, your voice will often achieve an intimacy or approachable informality that can be more effective at connecting to your audience, and you have tools at your disposal (pacing, sound effects, music beds) that can add additional layers of meaning.
CAPTURING IN ZOOM
Zoom is a convenient and solid tool for recording interviews, and can of course be used to record yourself as well.
SMARTPHONE VIDEO RECORDING
You don't need an expensive DSLR to capture effective and compelling video. And chances are that you have an amazing and capable camera sitting in your pocket right now.
LIGHTING
If you are going to be capturing your own visual media through Zoom, from your smartphone, or from any other device, then lighting is an essential element to consider as well.
FRAMING & COMPOSITION
In addition to lighting, you want your subject(s) to be framed in your video in a way that is intentional; you want your video to effectively convey the content as well as tone and emotion. Executing thoughtful framing and composition in your videos can help you achieve both of these goals.
VIDEO EDITING
Once you've completed capturing your media, the next step is to begin assembling and editing together your footage
WEB-BASED STORIES
There are also multiple ways to assemble the media you capture on the web in forms other than videos. Two commonly used tools for academic projects include Timeline.js and Storymap.js, which are ways of telling multimedia stories that move through time and space, respectively.
HOSTING ON SCALAR
You will be building your projects on the Students in Service and Leadership at Harvard Scalar page.
PLEASE NOTE!
As a Harvard student you also have access to LinkedIn Learning, which provides Harvard students and employees with over 15,000 on-demand courses on computer software, business skills, and creative skills from industry experts.
As well, here is a link that offers additional locations on campus where you can receive help with your media projects, along with the open office hours for Lamont Media Lab:
The Lamont Library’s Virtual Media Lab hosts office hours every week and can help students with their multi-media editing projects. As of 2/24/21, these hours are: Monday-Friday 9am - 4:30pm Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday 10am - 1pm See this link for instructions on how to join the Zoom session!
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions after the workshop, or at any time during the production of your project, feel free to reach out to use at help.learninglab.xyz and we will put together a customized tutorial for you.