What software to create this?

[cz23]

Anyone know of software to create presentations like this: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/jacob_cockle?

I've used Adobe Spark, which is similar, but this is a step up.

They may code this, but the functionality is common enough on news sites that I suspect there are developer applications like this available. Thank you.

John

 

[Michael Markey]

A tragic story …..

 

[finguanzo]

Not sure if your talking about the parallax effect.? The images going over each other.
There are plenty of scripts to create this out there.

 

[cz23]

finguanzo, I'm talking about the whole package - the scrolling text over photos and the white scrolling sidebars with embedded images. Like I said, Adobe Spark does some of this, but this is more advanced. Thanks for responding.

John

 

[finguanzo]

Yep, all done with a parallax script. Not sure its something built in to Adobe, but take a look at some of the scripts available. You can select what div holds behind for how long, etc.
Simplest probably being http://pixelcog.github.io/parallax.js/
Dont think there is any software to make this automagically, kinda customized. But not difficult with a little of html css knowledge.

 

[RichC]

This is an example of “visual storytelling”, a new method of journalism designed to engage online audiences using Web 2.0 interactivity - and also easy for journalists to use (you don’t need to be a programmer!).

The BBC - like many other major organisations - uses Shorthand, of which this is an example. The Shorthand website doesn’t give a price, as the cost is tailored to the organisation and the depth of their pockets! I believe the BBC coughs up about £1000 per story - I’d assume it’s far less for an individual (if anyone knows, let me know!).

There are other visual storytelling platforms but Shorthand is very polished...

 

[BlackXList]

This is an example of “visual storytelling”, a new method of journalism designed to engage online audiences using Web 2.0 interactivity - and also easy for journalists to use (you don’t need to be a programmer!).

I've seen it used to great acclaim in a few places now, the one that got the most buzz was I think the NYT having a piece about a news reporter in South America focusing on drug killings.

I expect to see a lot more of it, but I really hope not to, to me it adds tons of visual noise to articles, distracts from the photos that are supposed to be the main point, and even worse forces me to view the images how the programmer wanted, rather than the photographer.

 

[Keith]

I've seen some excellent articles done by our ABC on line news site using this method. I really like it because it seems to immerse you in the story very effectively.

 

[RichC]

I've seen it used to great acclaim in a few places now, the one that got the most buzz was I think the NYT having a piece about a news reporter in South America focusing on drug killings.

I expect to see a lot more of it, but I really hope not to, to me it adds tons of visual noise to articles, distracts from the photos that are supposed to be the main point, and even worse forces me to view the images how the programmer wanted, rather than the photographer.

Like all things, it can be abused. Hopefully it will be used to enhance a story, not detract from it...

 

[zuikologist]

I agree. I read the story before seeing this thread - the presentation was annoying. Maybe I am too old...

 

[cz23]

Thanks, everyone. Yes, this format is very widespread now on news websites. I like it and find it engaging.

I don't see Shorthand pricing anywhere, which usually isn't a good sign. I will also check out the parallax scripts. I know some HTML and CSS.

Those who are interested may want to look at Adobe Spark. It's more basic but is free. Users with a Cloud subscription get a version that allows personal branding.

John