I found the storytelling project to be a lot of fun. I've never done anything like that before and it was satisfying to collaborate and go through the process again. I think any students would enjoy it and it was a great way to get people to know each other quickly. After the basics in a class, it might make a great icebreaker or 1st project.
It was immediately clear how hard it is to do a story with so little prep time and the advantages of planning. Never before have I so wanted the ability to edit a story. Yes, you can reshoot it, but that good take is now gone and who knows what you will get.
All the steps involved I think will help students break down the steps of the storytelling process and make them appreciate them more. By leaving out that the first part isn't the only part you create a drive to do well and than after you see the story a drive to do better. It is a good way to create interest. I am still working on getting the information onto my ipad so we will she how I feel about it as I storyboard on the ipad.
When my group started working on our video, the first thing I thought was "This would make a great ice breaker!" Our group had so much fun working on this video together. Not being able to edit the video was really difficult because you can't include music or transitions or any other enhancements, so much relies on the video and story itself. Having students film, storyboard and then film again can open up conversation about planning before filming. Students can discuss whether or not they think it made the filming process easier and if it had an impact on how the second video turns out.
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