Tutorials

There is a variety of software that can be used to create a digital story. We’ve listed a few options below along with links to tutorials.

Key
* indicates our recommendation
Cost: “high” being over $200, “mid” under $200, “low” is under $100
Features: the tools within the software to do simple to advanced editing

Image Editing

Software	Mac/PC	Cost	Features	Tutorials
Photoshop * Photoshop Elements *	Both Both	High Mid	Simple to Advanced Simple to Advanced	Beginner Photo Editing Photoshop Editing and Retouching
iPhoto *	Mac	Low	Simple	An Easy Guide To Understanding The Image Editing Process In iPhoto ’11
Gimp	Both	Free	Simple	Gimp Tutorials
Picasa Editor	Both	Free	Simple	Picasa Tutorials
Aviary	Both	Free	Simple	Aviary Tutorials

Audio Recording and Editing

Software	Mac/PC	Cost	Features	Tutorials
Garage Band *	Mac	Low	Simple to Advanced	Garage Band
Audacity*	Both	Free	Simple to Advanced	How to Record and Edit
Aviary	Both	Free	Simple	Aviary Tutorials

Video Editing

Software	Mac/PC	Cost	Features	Tutorials
Final Cut Pro*	Mac	High	Simple to Advanced	Final Cut Pro
Adobe Premier Pro* Adobe Premier Elements*	Both	High Mid	Simple to Advanced Simple to Intermediate	Learn Adobe Premier Pro Learn Adobe Premier Elements
iMovie*	Mac	Low	Simple to Advanced	iLife Tutorials
Window’s Movie Maker	Mac	Low	Simple to Advanced	Getting Started

Registration is Open for the Summer Workshop

Attend the Digital Storytelling Workshop June 12-14. Register here.
Deaf Teens, Make a Digital Story!

Join your friends in a 4-day workshop July 9-12, 2012. Create a short movie which uses images, voice, and music to tell a story that you want to tell. Find out more.

The OSU Digital Storytelling Program (DSP) is a collaborative project of the Digital Union (part of the Office of the CIO),
the University Libraries, and the University Center for the Advancement of Teaching.

Having trouble accessing this page? Contact us at digitalstory@osu.edu or call us at (614)292-2793 for assistance.