Digital Storytelling blog

The first possible idea is to refine my photo essay and making taking it on to a digital film format. Maybe making it more of a voice over, personal narrative letting the words and images explain my journey of making it to where I am today. As on this project I wish I could've done more when it came to holding more power within the citations which could've really enhanced the project. It would definitely be a redeemer for myself with images like the one shown at the bottom can be included.  Just one of the ideas that possibly might turn into my final project.  Being inspired from my video essay I might want to do one about going though college and experiencing different aspects that come along the way. Showing how college is the possible journey into finding who you are as a person. I really liked the voice over aspect in my project and also how its included as a concept when it comes to video essay. I was thinking I can use myself as a powerful image and the college ...

Link to video Essay:  https://youtu.be/1ODAbql4HWE This personal narrative project was inspired by me living my everyday life knowing and remembering all my mother did for me. Just last month on October 23rd, was the day of her birthday. On that day and most days, it feels like yesterday that I lost her. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of her. While she was alive she taught me things about the world, people, everything that would prepare to go out and be the best me I can be. She taught me that life might not be a joke but you can always get through it with laughter and positivity. She could've been a comedian if she wanted to. It was just amazing how strong she was and how she took care of everyone. She had a lot going on but still managed to get through it all. Thats something huge i learned which inspired me to be strong enough to come up with this personal narrative about losing my mother. This is seen as my thank to her for all that she has done for ...

Years still feel like days             Narration: Another year with you gone feels like yesterday. Years, days, minutes, hours pass by with a reminder that you aren’t on earth anymore. (Photo of my mother) No one wants to lose a mother. Mothers are the most important key to raising a child. As you bared me for months and had me prematurely on May 15 th , 1999, you were the reason I took my first breath. Complications came along the way due to me being born prematurely, but you chose to keep me alive despite the risk. On that day you gave me the name, Jaimere Malikk Washington (Baby Photo of me). The last child out of five children, I was your baby. It was the start of how you raised me to become the young man I am today. Effects: Fade in Music: Acoustic Piano             Narration: Single mother of five, nothing kept you down no matter what. You worked hard to keep us out of the streets and pr...