One Time One Game One Moment

An action-packed story by Peter Hachida.

Hula Is Life by Serra Alo

If you think writing an argument essay is tough, wait till you watch this digital story about hula. Determination. Sacrifice. Responsibility. Hard work pays off in the end for this digital storyteller.

Go For Broke by Todd Ishii

Todd's digital story begins with humor and then gracefully turns into an essay that connects the personal with the historical. And if you have ever wondered where the term "Go For Broke" came from, click play.

Sandy Beach by Chad Tam

This digital story is like a love letter to Sandy Beach. Chad's graceful writing, use of dynamic images and video shows he understands the art that is body surfing.

Mynah Blues by Tommy Friedlander

The first few frames of this DS will charm you with its clever humor, but be warned. Tommyʻs message is of great importance. So creative. So smart. So relevant.

Run, Run, Run by Kelly Kanada

 

Have you ever pushed yourself beyond your own expectations in order to reach a goal? Then you will be able to relate to Kellyʻs inspirational DS. 

My First Trip to Japan, The Only Way to Start off The Summer by Romel Edrada

Romel wins the prize for longest title and most amusing voice-over. Find out how Romel went from nervous traveler to leader of the pack.

Koko Head by Derek Wong

See Derek train. Climb Derek, climb. See the lovely view from atop Koko Head and listen to the engaging story of how Derek and his friends made it to the top. Cheehooo!

My Car by Edward Cabato

Aloha everyone,

Trying to upload your wonderful digital stories onto the class blog.  Here is Edward Cabato's ds, that gives the viewer a perspective of his world through his eyes. Enjoy!

Links to Help You with Project 2 "Writing to See"

Photo Journalism Links

The Honolulu Advertiserʻs Multimedia and Photo Galleries Section

The Honolulu Starbulletinʻs Photo Gallery

MSNBCʻs This Week In Pictures

Time magazine photo essays

Blindspot Magazine

LA Times Photo Gallery

BBCʻs In Pictures

Openphoto.net

More information on the Omayra photo and author Isabelle Allende.

And interview with photographer,  Frank Fournier

A BBC News Article "ʻPicture power: Tragedy of Omayra Sanchez: The World Press Photoʻ Foundation celebrates the 50th anniversary of its annual photographic competition this year."

Isabelle Allende`s website.

Helpful links for project one - your digital story

As promised, here a few links to help you create your digital story.
Since we are using audio and images for non-commercial use, we have a lot of options.
For a wonderful video on copyright laws and what you can legally use, go to Creative Commons and find audio clips and images for your digital story.

Royalty-Free Music Websites:

Freeplay Music.

Magnature

JamGlue

The Freesound Project

Although you will probably use your own digital images, in case you need an image that you just don`t have in your collection, go to flickr creative commons.

For inspiration and guidance, go to Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling.

Our First Project

Aloha gang,

Our first project will be a digital story. Iʻll have the details for you in class, but first I want to share the Center for Digital Storytelling website with you. Click on the "watch stories" tab. There are so many samples of what you can do. I was especially interested in the stories categorized as "family" "identity" and "place." Start thinking about what story you want to tell.

Here are links to other examples of digital stories.

Creative Narrations

Telling Lives: Your Digital Stories (bbc - UK)

Digital Family Stories

The Hawai`i Nisei Story