Multimedia storytelling for digital communicators in a multiplatform world / Seth Gitner ; with a foreword by Thomas R. Kennedy

Includes bibliographical references and index

"Now in its second edition, Multimedia Storytelling for Digital Communicators in a Multiplatform World is a trusted guide for all students who need to master visual communication through multiple media and platforms. Incorporating how-to's on everything from website and social media optimization to screenwriting, this textbook provides readers with the tools for successfully merging new multimedia technology with very old and deep-rooted storytelling concepts. Topics covered include: how to understand conflict, characters, and plot development; conducting successful interviews; editing video in post-production; and sourcing royalty-free music and sound effects. The book also includes a range of supplemental material, including exercises for each chapter, interviews with seasoned professionals, key terms, and review questions. New to this edition are thoroughly updated chapters on social media storytelling and post-production techniques, to reflect current industry trends. This book is a key resource for students learning to think and create visually in fields across broadcast and digital journalism, film, photography, advertising, and public relations"-- Provided by publisher.