New Digital Storytelling The

Newly revised and updated this is the essential guide to state-of-the-art digital storytelling for audiences creators and teachers.Written for everyone interested in the communication potential of digital media including educators marketers communication professionals and community activists this is the ultimate guide to harnessing technology for storytelling. No other book covers the digital storytelling movement as thoroughly as this updated second edition of a popular work nor does any incorporate as many technologies from video to augmented reality mobile devices to virtual reality.The book combines history analysis and practical guidance about digital storytelling. It begins with a history that encompasses an exploration of storytelling itself as well as a description of narratives using digital tools from the 1980s through 2000. From there the author dives into modern digital storytelling offering analysis and guidance regarding the use of digital video podcasting social media gaming mobile devices and virtual and augmented reality. The work concludes with practical advice about how to create and share digital stories using the most current tools so even the new would-be storyteller can create their first digital narrative. Of course the second edition is updated to take into account the many ways the field has advanced since the original book appeared. With many new examples of digital stories this edition''s evidence base is current and fresh. New or transformed technologies are also addressed including virtual reality; mobile devices that have become mainstream tools for creating sharing and experiencing digital stories; and the wide variety of new storytelling apps and services.