Digital Stories

Digital stories are now widely being used in all sorts of ways throughout the country. The concept cannot only be fun but also allow people to develop exciting new skills that can be transferred into other avenues or just on a personal level. The concept is simple - creating a small story using digital images with a soundtrack developed to run alongside to give maximum impact.

With all the history and stories within our community this digital method is a great way of capturing that in a way which can be more powerful and effective. There are many ways of putting a digital story together using still photographs, moving images or even animation, they can also range from being a powerful story to something fun.

BBC Wales - BBC Wales have played a big role in digital stories throughout Wales and when they visit towns and cities throughout Wales (Here for You) this concept is always a part from the story boarding to editing to production. Participants of the workshops are trained on how to complete each element transferring skills and abilities (link on the right).

Breaking Barriers - One major success from the BBC model has been Breaking Barriers in Blackwood. Their project has organically grown into something which is having a major impact on the community and regeneration in the area. With over 50 digi stories completed so far the project is still growing and expanding (link of the right). The project works with Promo Cymru a social enterprise based in Cardiff on developing the technology to produce and show the digital stories effectively through different mediums.

NPT - C@1 have many enquiries for similar projects and I'm currently working with a few areas at the moment. Glyncorrwg already has a cluster of groups already using digital equipment and producing fun adverts and shows for charity.