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A collection of resources produced by the Bay Area Video Coalition for use in their Digital Storytelling Institute, a program for training community organizations in digital storytelling. Included are tip sheets on planning your digital story, how to prepare for a video shoot, what audio equipment to use and how to record audio in the field, different camera angles and movements, interview tips, a sample release form, and a glossary of terms for video production and script writing.

Taken from the Year Up Digital Storytelling Manual, a tutorial on how to download and use Audacity, a free audio recording and editing program. Also includes guidelines for using the Samson C01U Microphone and teaching guidelines for how to effectively record voiceovers in a classroom setting.

The Digital Storytelling handbook created by YearUp for use by their writing instructors. Focuses on teaching digital storytelling in a classroom setting. Includes an introduction to digital storytelling; list of terms and concepts; notes about technology needs; recommendations for sound recording equipment; software tutorials for Photoshop Elements, Audacity, and Windows Movie maker; tips for rendering your finished movie; and checklists and handouts for use in the classroom.

A site put together by the University of Houston, outlining various technology tools you can use to create digital stories. Provides links to different video and audio editing software, guidelines about microphones, public domain and copyright free images and audio, and internet search engines.

Other sections of the same site outline uses of digital storytelling in education, including sample stories, curriculum, and evaluation tools.

http://www.coe.uh.edu/digital-storytelling/gettingstarted.htm