TRANSMEDIA STORYTELLING

TRANSMEDIA STORYTELLING

PMG/2023

Transmedia storytelling is a popular technique to tell a story differently. In this technique, the story is told differently based on the medium which is used.

You can see transmedia storytelling in comics, films, print media, radio, video games, animations, and social media.

Each media and platform has its own audience, a special storytelling method, and transmedia strategy.

We will also explore some transmedia storytelling examples in this blog.

TRADITIONAL STORYTELLING VS TRANSMEDIA STORYTELLING

In transmedia storytelling uses multiple media and platforms such as books, films, TV shows, animations, video games, and social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter,…).

In traditional storytelling, only one platform and medium are used to tell the story.

The main and first difference is in the number of media that are telling the story.

What?

Transmedia storytelling is the technique of telling, designing, and sharing a real or fake story across multiple traditional and digital platforms and media.

Where?

How?

Transmedia storytelling is a more challenging form of storytelling that allows the audience to connect with the story in various ways. However, traditional storytelling is limited and straightforward to a single medium.

Benefits of transmedia storytelling. Each platform has the ability to provide a unique story that improves the whole plot, character backstories, and world around them.

1. The power to give audiences a more immersive and engaging experience of a story world.

3. The power to help media businesses and content creators reach new and diverse audiences.

2. The power to provide unique story components.

DIFFERENT TYPES

Here are three different versions and ways of transmedia storytelling:

Animation

Animation ideas are created to bring the story to life. The animated film could be produced in 3D animation and be geared toward children.

Traditional channels like cinemas or television or modern channels like streaming services or YouTube are the media that can be used in this case.

Bright colors and a catchy soundtrack can be used to appeal to young audiences in the 3D animation pipeline.

Website

Games and activities related to the story might engage the audiences, and users could interact with the characters through virtual reality.

The website could also include educational resources that teach children about the themes and morals of the story.

An interactive website could be created to let users experience the story uniquely.

Social Media Campaign

Also, it can use famous influencers or celebrities to promote stories

And the last way to use user-generated content is to encourage the audiences to share their own stories about overcoming their feeling.

Telling the story through a series of short videos or images is another way of transmedia storytelling.

The campaign should be shared on several social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, etc.

Some APPS for Transmedia Storytelling

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• FOCUS WRITER
• HEMINGWAY
• GRAMMARLY
• REEDSY BOOK EDITOR
• FAQ
• WATTPAD

5 easy steps

1. Think of a great story to tell. 2. Choose you media. 3. Prepare your narrative. 4. Develop your creativity. 5. Share your art.

Let's start

PMG/2023