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1st Place, Multimedia Story Package
2022-23, Division 1, Digital Media andMultimedia
By Serena O’Brien
The Communicator Magazine
Ann Arbor Community HS
DM-11. Multimedia Story Package
A single online story package about a shared topic told using text and at least two of the following categories of other elements: photos, audio, video, information graphics or animations. Packages will be evaluated for how well multiple content elements work together to tell the story.
Judging Criteria
CONTENT
- Package captures the audience’s attention
- Package elements work together to tell a single story
- Content covers appropriate, timely issues/topics; topic is relevant to interests and/or welfare of school or students
- Elements do not unnecessary repeat information; each adds important details and strong storytelling content
- Package elements display sound journalistic principles
- Writing is clear, concise and free of errors
- Avoids opinion unless properly attributed
- Effective use of facts/quotes from primary and secondary sources
MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION QUALITY
- Audio is clear; volume is consistent
- Music (if used) is appropriate for the subject matter
- Video is steady/not shaky
- Video exhibits best practices for B-roll: wide, medium, tight shots; limited use of pans/zooms
- Video footage is framed well; follows composition standards; is in focus with good lighting
- Text in any graphic elements is a good size, color to read
- Photo is effectively cropped to emphasize center of interest and enhance content
- Photo is technically strong:
- in focus
- proper contrast
- not too grainy or muddy
- Photographer paid attention to rules of composition; Avoids distracting back/foreground