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The art of interactive storytelling has finally matured to a point where all that is needed to create a rich multimedia experience is a web browser and an idea. | The art of interactive storytelling has finally matured to a point where all that is needed to create a rich multimedia experience is a web browser and an idea. | ||
[ | [http://mozillapopcorn.org Mozilla Popcorn] is dedicated to bringing interactive storytelling to the creative masses through easy to use software that can turn any video into a [http://popcornjs.org/demos fully integrated web experience]; something which was once restricted to only those with advanced programming skills. | ||
Although young people have a wide variety of digital tools for creative expression at their disposal, there are many important stories which are still not being told to their fullest capacity. We seek to change this by providing a free online curriculum that will teach the skills and techniques behind interactive storytelling, as well as generate a [[collaborative ecosystem]] where elements of the production process are shared, augmented, and remixed to expansive new breadths and heights | Although young people have a wide variety of digital tools for creative expression at their disposal, there are many important stories which are still not being told to their fullest capacity. We seek to change this by providing a free online curriculum that will teach the skills and techniques behind interactive storytelling, as well as generate a [[#See Also|collaborative ecosystem]] where elements of the production process are shared, augmented, and remixed to expansive new breadths and heights. | ||
The first round of this experiment will enter full bloom this summer with an online learning lab, loosely based off the success of the 2011 [http://http://p2pu.org/en/groups/knight-mozilla-learning-lab/ online learning lab] created by Mozilla for the [http://mozillaopennews.org Open News] fellowship program. The Lab kicks off in June 2012, and will feature live webinars with magnetic speakers who are pioneers in digital media, as well as skill [[badges]] and course materials designed to empower young people to confidently tell their stories and build a better web together. | |||
== Initiative goals == | == Initiative goals == | ||
*Work closely with youth media centers and other partners throughout the United States (and later globally) to help upgrade their programs and incorporate interactive storytelling methods and training. | *Work closely with youth media centers and other partners throughout the United States (and later globally) to help upgrade their programs and incorporate interactive storytelling methods and training. | ||
**Our | **Our first pilot was with the [http://bavc.org Bay Area Video Coalition] that resulted in [http://bavc.org/web-native-filmmaking four interactive pieces] produced by young people. | ||
**It’s now time to scale up and expand to other centers and programs. | **It’s now time to scale up and expand to other centers and programs. | ||
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**incorporate skills like HTML, web native media production, and critical thinking about the craft of storytelling | **incorporate skills like HTML, web native media production, and critical thinking about the craft of storytelling | ||
*Broaden and enhance the [[collaborative ecosystem]] around Mozilla Popcorn and web native technologies. | *Broaden and enhance the [[#See Also|collaborative ecosystem]] around Mozilla Popcorn and web native technologies. | ||
**refine the software, build templates and plugins that fit cohesively with the type of stories that young people wish to tell. | **refine the software, build templates and plugins that fit cohesively with the type of stories that young people wish to tell. | ||
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*Begin booking speakers | *Begin booking speakers | ||
*Flesh out online curriculum, test learning modules | *Flesh out online curriculum, test learning modules | ||
*Coordinate and caravan with broader [[Mozilla Summer Campaign]] | *Coordinate and caravan with broader [[Foundation Summer 2012 Campaign Roadmap|Mozilla Summer Campaign]] | ||
*Help with development of Popcorn Maker | *Help with development of Popcorn Maker | ||
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=== November === | === November === | ||
*Mozilla Festival in London. Best projects are invited to attend (?) | *Mozilla Festival in London. Best projects are invited to attend (?) | ||
== Partners == | == Partners == | ||
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*[http://explorecreateshare.org Hive Learning Networks] | *[http://explorecreateshare.org Hive Learning Networks] | ||
*[http://bavc.org Bay Area Video Coalition] | *[http://bavc.org Bay Area Video Coalition] | ||
== Team == | == Team == | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
MozillaPopcorn.org | [http://mozillapopcorn.org MozillaPopcorn.org] | ||
The | The place to play around with Popcorn Maker, the easiest way to make web native interactive multimedia. A new release is scheduled each month until the big 1.0 in late Fall! | ||
Popcornjs.org | [http://Popcornjs.org PopcornJS.org] | ||
For developers to learn and contribute to Popcorn. Also features some amazing | For developers to learn and contribute to Popcorn. Also features some amazing demos. | ||
[http://groups.google.com/group/web-made-movies-working Community Discussion Group] | |||
This is where people pitch ideas and help each other out with custom projects and the like. A great place to talk about your storytelling projects. | This is where people pitch ideas and help each other out with custom projects and the like. A great place to talk about your storytelling projects. | ||
@Popcornjs on Twitter | [http://twitter.com/popcornjs @Popcornjs on Twitter] | ||
Follow and stay informed. | |||
[https://github.com/mozilla/popcorn-js Popcorn Github repository] | |||
Clone and branch forth! | |||
[https://webmademovies.lighthouseapp.com/ Bugs Reports and Feature Requests] | |||
File a ticket or help out with some of the bugs and features to make Popcorn even better. | |||
[https://popcorn.etherpad.mozilla.org/meetings Community Call] | |||
This is usually every two weeks. | This is usually every two weeks. Jump on the etherpad by clicking the link, which has the latest agenda and dial information. | ||
Community IRC Chat -- irc.mozilla.org | Community IRC Chat | ||
Come hang out and chat with other Popcorn wizards and jedi trainers, point your favorite [http://irc.mozilla.org IRC] client to the server irc.mozilla.org and the channel #Popcorn -- or just [http://chat.mibbit.com/?server=irc.mozilla.org&channel=%23popcorn click here] to join quick and easy with your web browser | |||