Post on 03-Jan-2016
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Opening PhotoStory
• After installing the program, go to Start, Programs and click on PhotoStory 3 for Windows on your Programs menu.
• Click on the PhotoStoryicon
Creating a Story• Step 1: Beginning a Story
– Begin a Story• Start a new digital story
– Edit a Project• Open an existing project to modify or edit
– Play a Story• Open a finalized story for viewing
Importing Images
• Click the Import Image button– Locate the file with the images– Use the CTRL key to select multiple images– Each story will hold up to 300 images– Click the OK button
Step 3: Editing Images • Use the tabs and buttons to edit the images
• Change the effect using the drop-down menu
Step 5: Narrate Storyclick on the red dot to begin or stop recording. You can also add notes in the text area.
click on the back arrow button to erase the narration and start again.
You can preview the narration by clicking on the Preview button.
Step 6: Customize Motion
• Click the Customize Motion button under any picture to make changes
• Motions can be automatically or manually set
• Change transitions from one slide to the next
Click specify start and end position of motion and set zoom and pan features of the program. You can also choose to set the duration automatically (based on narration, etc.) or set the number of seconds to display the picture.
You can click Preview to see how your picture will look.
You can also click the Transition Tab to set transitions from picture to picture.
Step 7: Transitions• Transitions are used to move from one
image to the next
Scroll to view all available transitions.
Step 8: Background Music
Click on select music to go to a CD or folder where you have audio files.
You can set the volume of the background music on this screen. You might want the music in the background softer if you have narration.
Step 9: Finalize the Story• Specify where you want to save the movie as
well as the name. You can choose to browse for the location.
On Your Own…
• Use the Internet to locate and save 5-10 images of your hometown
• Use the images to create a simple digital story highlighting where you grew up
• Add voice, background music, transitions, and customize image motions
In the Classroom…
• Create book reviews for any content area
• Develop research projects/multimedia presentations
• Create visual portfolios for student assignments
• Create visual essays for English, Social Studies, Science, etc.