This video is by no means documentary, but I thought that it was still an excellent example of dramatic storytelling. While studying the fundamentals of multimedia work, we understand that so many powerful stories are based around peoples emotions and how we as communicators evoke similar emotion in our audience. I thought that this piece was worth sharing because it makes use of many techniques we must master as digital storytellers: presenting multiple characters and their backstory, match-action and intentional jump cut editing, choosing a supporting and powerful soundtrack, and evoking a strong response from the audience (I will admit, I shed a tear or two). Does this type of storytelling work for you?
Warning: Intense Video Footage
October 23, 2013 by kblack7@uoregon.edu
Category Week 3, Weekly Inspiration | Tags: , storytelling, vimeo, vimeo staff picks