A future of story telling (because I think there are many) - Page 2

starrigger · 02-24-2011, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by wyndslash

Personally, I don't like audiobooks. When I read, I get a certain image of a character in ny head, and a voice just ruins that for me. Plus, there's also just one voice and that's the voice of the narrator. Would be cool if they had different voices for different characters.

That's called full-cast audio, and if you'd like to hear some fabulous examples of it, I highly recommend Bruce Coville's company, Full Cast Audio.

I'm currently undertaking a semi-pro full-cast production of one of my own books, inspired by what Bruce has done.

Steve Vernon · 02-24-2011, 06:06 AM

I've been a professional oral tradition storyteller for many years. I've performed before audiences from as large as 5 to 500.

Mind you, I only hit that 500 mark twice, so far.

I'd be hard-pressed to imagine how a device could serve as an adequate replacement for an actual live performance. There are so many little nuances that go into the telling of the oral tradition story that could not be replicated by technology. I have even been fortunate enough to see myself storytelling on several local television channels and sadly I feel that it isn't half as powerful as a live presentation.

Still, the future is evolving - constantly!

Anke Wehner · 02-24-2011, 06:53 AM

I don't think I understand the idea. Geocoded? Does that mean I can only read the story if I was at the location where the story takes place?

user_none · 02-24-2011, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Anke Wehner

I don't think I understand the idea. Geocoded? Does that mean I can only read the story if I was at the location where the story takes place?

It's the idea that as you move through the location the appropriate parts play when you are in their location. Think of it like you go to a Museum and as you walk up to an exhibit the audio for that exhibit starts playing when you leave it stops.

MichaelFStewart · 02-24-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by user_none

It's the idea that as you move through the location the appropriate parts play when you are in their location. Think of it like you go to a Museum and as you walk up to an exhibit the audio for that exhibit starts playing when you leave it stops.

Yes, Anke, this is correct - this is the sort of thing I'm talking about. Of course there's no reason why you can't add to it further, by adding augmented reality features where you find clues, shoot criminals, etc. although that gets complicated in development.

Thanks User_none!

And Steve? SF Canada Steve?

Steve Vernon · 02-25-2011, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MichaelFStewart

And Steve? SF Canada Steve?

Yup, that's me. Although I haven't hung with SF Canada for a bit. I changed my e-mail address and website a few months ago and couldn't get back into the loop. I keep forgetting to get hooked back up with them.

How are you doing, Michael?

elizilla · 02-25-2011, 10:41 AM

The game aspect of the geolocating thing... have y'all seen some of the machinima videos? Like Red vs Blue (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_vs._Blue)?

MichaelFStewart · 02-25-2011, 03:17 PM

Machinima is pretty amazing -doesn't really factor into geolocating though I don't think? But I'm certainly not on top of that.

Thanks for everyone's comments. I'll hit the drawing board and post some ideas when I've got them in a semblance of order? If I do this maybe some of you iPhone users can beta it?

TTFN

MichaelFStewart · 11-28-2011, 04:41 PM

Okay, so I don't know if anyone will see this thread but I wanted to say that I've done A LOT of thinking on this and now have created my own app for the iPhone called Insyde Story. It's not out yet (November 30th) but I have a demo I can share.

http://www.youtube.com/user/InsydeStory

It'll also have a web component www.insydestory.com and should allow people to create location based stories that consist of video, audio, text, soundtracks, and images.

Since you guys are the experts I'd love to get some feedback on how to make it better!

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02-24-2011, 06:06 AM	#17
Steve Vernon Connoisseur Posts: 81 Karma: 231500 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Device: none	I've been a professional oral tradition storyteller for many years. I've performed before audiences from as large as 5 to 500. Mind you, I only hit that 500 mark twice, so far. I'd be hard-pressed to imagine how a device could serve as an adequate replacement for an actual live performance. There are so many little nuances that go into the telling of the oral tradition story that could not be replicated by technology. I have even been fortunate enough to see myself storytelling on several local television channels and sadly I feel that it isn't half as powerful as a live presentation. Still, the future is evolving - constantly!

02-24-2011, 06:53 AM	#18
Anke Wehner Addict Posts: 249 Karma: 177956 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germany Device: PRS-650	I don't think I understand the idea. Geocoded? Does that mean I can only read the story if I was at the location where the story takes place?

02-25-2011, 10:41 AM	#22
elizilla Addict Posts: 271 Karma: 610286 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan, USA Device: Kobo Elipsa, Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Sage, others	The game aspect of the geolocating thing... have y'all seen some of the machinima videos? Like Red vs Blue (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_vs._Blue)?

02-25-2011, 03:17 PM	#23
MichaelFStewart Where tech and story meet Posts: 135 Karma: 500120 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: iPad	Machinima is pretty amazing -doesn't really factor into geolocating though I don't think? But I'm certainly not on top of that. Thanks for everyone's comments. I'll hit the drawing board and post some ideas when I've got them in a semblance of order? If I do this maybe some of you iPhone users can beta it? TTFN

11-28-2011, 04:41 PM	#24
MichaelFStewart Where tech and story meet Posts: 135 Karma: 500120 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: iPad	Okay, so I don't know if anyone will see this thread but I wanted to say that I've done A LOT of thinking on this and now have created my own app for the iPhone called Insyde Story. It's not out yet (November 30th) but I have a demo I can share. http://www.youtube.com/user/InsydeStory It'll also have a web component www.insydestory.com and should allow people to create location based stories that consist of video, audio, text, soundtracks, and images. Since you guys are the experts I'd love to get some feedback on how to make it better!

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