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Advice for Creating a Transmedia Documentary

02.22.12 @ 10:01AM Tags : benmoskowitz, documentary, interactive, transmedia

It’s an exciting time for filmmakers and storytellers who are exploring ways to enhance their stories via the web.  One of the new genres to emerge is the “web” or “connected” documentary.  In essence, these are documentary projects that try to engage viewers via interactive tools — from customizing the experience depending on when and where it is accessed, to providing a “choose your own adventure” structure.  This isn’t your typical documentary, and if you’re not wary as you undertake one of these projects it’s easy to get overwhelmed.  Ben Moskowitz provides important tips to keep in mind as you explore interactive tools; and if you haven’t experienced a connected documentary, we’ve got a couple for you to check out: More »