What makes a good remix?

I feel like the characteristics of a good remix lie in using all the modes of communication with emphasis on visual, aural, and gestural. A remix that presents a story in video format is entertaining and engaging which in turn leads to an overall more communicative and visual way to tell the story. I feel like aural communication is also big part of the success of a remix because, even if the creator doesn’t use narration, the addition of a song or sound effects paired with images could be just as effective, if not more, at conveying the story’s message. I feel that a good remix features much less text, or linguistic communication, than an original story because I feel that seeing something play out, especially in this context is much more enjoyable than reading it, which is much more likely to be similar to the stories original format. I also think that a good remix comes from the modernization of a past event. I feel like its a unique take on the subject matter and really shows how the world has changed and gives fresh light to classics.

What makes a good digital story?

Of the examples I viewed, I feel that the Gay Rights Movement video was by far the best. Firstly, I found this interesting because it was very different from the others content wise in that it focused on a topic that most would not associate when they hear the word story. It also differed because in my opinion was edited much better than the others and used that facet to tell the story seamlessly The song was excellent in that it told the story perfectly without the creator having to add any additional narration. I was also impressed by the visuals used. The combination of still images and news clips that were edited together very well did a great job of tell the story in a visual manner. I felt like the text that was added during some of the video was not even necessary do to the strong communication presented by the other components or the remix. Overall, I found this remix to be effective because each of its components flowed together seamlessly and in doing so the story was able to be retold much more beautifully and sensitively than it was originally.

Stories I’m considering?