Storytelling Tip

When you tell a story, it's useful to use images to "set the stage". For example, if you are on vacation, take lots of background and "ambiance" pictures. Because we all like to make connections, images placed closely to other images in either time or proximity will be automatically assumed to have some connection to each other. With the image above, you're creating the opportunity to tell a story about your vacation, a trip to Disneyland or even your ride on the Jungle Cruise.

Combining Images and Video

I created this DVD Navigator using images and an old Super 8 film (converted to digital). The videos are from a visit to Disneyland around 1963. I used template driven software that is made by aVinci Media (the company I work for). I'm the lead kid hanging on for dear life. At the time I was very afraid of the swinging bridge. That's my Dad in the images and my Mom in the video.

The navigator is used on a DVD to show you what you can do with the DVD, in this case, Play a Movie or Slideshow. These "spinups" are especially useful in creating the appearance of a professional product. They can tell a story all by themselves.