Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

Digital storytellers! But what good is a digital story if it’s not shared? The video with the most votes wins a $400 Best Buy gift certificate while the most popular slide show takes home a slick new Lytro camera. You've invested time and energy into your digital story — now campaign for it.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 6, 2012

Submissions for the 2012 TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge have closed, but the fun has just begun! While our community is busy from March 6 – 12 picking their favorites for the Audience Choice Awards , our panel of expert judges will be selecting the top digital stories from among hundreds of entries.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

Digital storytellers! But what good is a digital story if it's not shared? The video with the most votes wins a $400 Best Buy gift certificate while the most popular slide show takes home a slick new Lytro camera. You've invested time and energy into your digital story — now campaign for it.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

In conjunction with the third annual TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge , we are offering three free webinars to ensure you know the nuts and bolts of all the stages of production — and get your questions answered by the experts. The second part of this three-part webinar series on Thursday, February 9, at 11:00 a.m.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

In September, the San Francisco Online Community Meetup welcomed Cara Jones , founder of Storytellers for Good , and JD Lasica , chief strategist at Socialbrite. Jones and Lasica spoke on the topic of using storytelling for community building. Principles of Storytelling. Aim for the heart. Let your characters lead.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Last night, we held our Digital Storytelling Challenge Awards Party here at TechSoup headquarters in San Francisco. If you missed the party, here's the full line up of our awardees: First Place: Kramden in 60 sec by the Kramden Institute awarded a Flip Video camera.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Mark your calendars for TechSoup Global's Digital Storytelling Online Event ! The Digital Storytelling Online Event discussions will occur in the TechSoup forums with expert hosts from the webinars. Here's how you can you participate: There are a number of ways that you can engage in the free Digital Storytelling Event.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2012

In this year's Third Annual Digital Storytelling Challenge , powered by Lights. You’ll get to meet some of our local judges, see dozens of the best videos and photo stories, and connect with fellow digital storytellers. WHAT: Awards and Screening Party for the TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 15, 2012

In this year's Third Annual Digital Storytelling Challenge , powered by Lights. You’ll get to meet some of our local judges , see dozens of the best videos and photo stories, and connect with fellow digital storytellers. We were overwhelmed with the talent and stories you all shared with us!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 31, 2012

This special digital storytelling episode of Nonprofits Live will include secrets from the pros for nonprofits submitting photo and video stories to the TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge in February. Get your story ideas ready and RSVP for Nonprofits Live on February 8. also blogs for the Huffington Post.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

The webinar, Capturing Your Story on Camera , featured David J. Video direction and production will involve tasks such as asking difficult questions, like asking your subject to change their outfit because the color does not look good on camera, and so on. Buy (or hire) a good camera. Neff , co-founder and CEO of Lights.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

In conjunction with the third annual TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge , we are offering three free webinars to ensure you know the nuts and bolts of all the stages of production — and get your questions answered by the experts. Pacific time will help you turn your footage into a story well-told.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

The webinar, Capturing Your Story on Camera , featured David J. Video direction and production will involve tasks such as asking difficult questions, asking your subject to change their outfit because the color does not look good on camera, and so on. Buy (or hire) a good camera. Neff , co-founder and CEO of Lights.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

When you're building a movement, video is an indispensable storytelling tool. Fortunately, nonprofits of all sizes can afford to incorporate video into their digital and communications operations. We chatted with digital strategist Yash Mori for insights on creating video for nonprofits, campaigns, and advocacy organizations.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Advances in technology now mean that many nonprofits most likely have access to basic video storytelling tools. Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, can be really powerful storytelling tools. The tweet chat was held one day before the official launch of the TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge (TSDigs).

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2011

Eligible nonprofits and libraries can now each request up to five bundles of MinoHD and UltraHD video cameras. About the Cameras. With Flip Video cameras, you can take up to one hour of high-quality digital, high-definition video anywhere. Bundle of six MinoHD cameras (admin fee: $55). V ideo 101 for Nonprofits.

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Forum One

APRIL 28, 2010

I also had the privilege of speaking on another Online Storytelling panel with Roger Burks and Jay Davis. This live session rounded out our Online Storytelling Bootcamp webinar series with a focus on how to create a culture of storytelling within one's organization. Have everyone buy into the idea that storytelling matters!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 20, 2012

This special Digital Storytelling episode of Nonprofits Live will include secrets from the pros for nonprofits submitting photo and video stories to the TSDigs challenge in February. Aaron Bramley - Lights Camera Help. Get your story ideas ready and RSVP for Nonprofits Live on February 8th.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 12, 2011

**Update** Flip Video MinoHD camera bundles are back in stock as of the date on this blog post! Eligible nonprofits and libraries can now each request up to five bundles of MinoHD video cameras. About the Cameras. With Flip Video cameras, you can take up to one hour of high-quality digital, high-definition video anywhere.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

TechSoup wants you to succeed at storytelling. up a camera. We want to help further your mission through storytelling. expert tips, our generous partners work with us to create a network fueled by storytelling. Enter the challenge now. Cisco Flip video camera. Cisco Flip video camera.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2014

The landscape of communication is evolving at an exponential rate, and digital media creation is riding at the head of the wave. But what remains constant underneath all the change in this digital age is the steady pulse of community storytelling. But how can stories touch hearts and minds if they go unnoticed and unheard?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 18, 2013

Your storyboard can help you come up with a list of scenes, camera shots, and props you will need. 4) Make it visually interesting: Try using multiple scenes and/or different camera angles to make your video more visually interesting. Atomic Training is proud to be a part of this year's Digital Storytelling Challenge.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

The final installment of TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Challenge webinar series covered video post-production and editing. Arguably, one of the more challenging aspects of digital storytelling required a slight departure from past webinars. Tools for Post-Production.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2012

TechSoup asked for digital stories and you delivered more than 200 stories! Digital stories came in from all over the globe from all types of social benefit organizations throughout the month of February. The Audience Choice Award is your chance to pick the digital story you feel made the biggest impact.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

The first installment of the TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge webinar series covered everything you need to consider before you hit record. The discussion concluded with some examples of effective nonprofit video and suggestions for storytelling resources. What Drives a Great Nonprofit Story? Learn More.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Visit TechSoup's Digital Storytelling Challenge for more great resources on creating effective videos for your organization. A good camera is easily the most expensive item you’ll need, and the most essential, but you don’t have to break the bank on professional-level equipment.

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OCTOBER 12, 2009

TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Challenge offers a chance for your photos and videos to win cool prizes for your organization, ranging from a Flip video camera to Adobe software.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 25, 2013

To kick off TechSoup's 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge , we have compiled apps to help you showcase your organization in action. Also, make sure to follow TechSoup's Online Community Coordinator, Alexandra Bezdikian, as she tests the digital storytelling tools of the trade. More Resources.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2011

Today's smartphones have fairly sophisticated built-in video cameras and editing tools that, if used wisely, can create great movies. TechSoup's Digital Storytelling Campaign page, Nonprofit Social Media 101 wiki , and YouTube page offer numerous how-to resources and examples of effective nonprofit videos.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Storytelling with Mobile Video. Here's an idea for using smartphones with good cameras and video capability like the Dell Venue Pro touch screen phones for digital story telling: Send someone out to video compelling work that your nonprofit or library is doing out in the field for your holiday message. " May well be.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) is nothing less than the portal for all public domain and open-licensed digital content. The interface is a little challenging to use, but the archive has lots of Creative Commons images that are well labeled. image visual communication digital storytelling website'

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

For the feature image, they used a photo of Rani looking directly at the camera. The page includes several storytelling graphics. By using different visuals and storytelling devices, they have been able to leverage their content to reach many more people. This eye-catching photo invited viewers to click to take a closer look.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

This year, winners will again have the chance to win one of four $2500 grants generously provided by the Case Foundation , awesome video cameras from Flip Video , a free registration to next year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference provided by NTEN and more.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Mojave Basin Youth Corps was another organization that impressed us with their video story , winning them an Honorable Mention in the Digital Storytelling Challenge. I got the opportunity to learn more about the organization behind the camera by connecting with Luis H. I work for Mojave Basin Youth Corps (MBYC), Inc.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

In our recent webinar on super-short videos , we heard from digital storytelling experts about how nonprofits and libraries can use these tools to easily make their own super-short videos. This very simple video won an honorable mention in The Chronicle of Philanthropy's Six-Second Appeal Challenge. Why Super-Short Videos?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2012

Although most people tend to think of videos when they think of digital storytelling, the TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge (TSDigs), powered by Lights. More than 40 photo slideshows were submitted from social benefit organizations across the globe as part of this year’s challenge.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2012

The 2012 Digital Storytelling Challenge was a great success, with more than 250 total submissions from social benefit organizations in 24 countries! In that same spirit, we announce the winners of this year's challenge. Most Creative Storytelling: Oxfam. View their full slideshow. Second Place.

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