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= = = = =Directions for using One True Media = Users sign in to their One True Media account and go to the My Studio page. By clicking the "Create a New…" icon, users can choose to create a Video Montage, a Photo Book, or a Slideshow. They are then prompted to give their creation a name and upload photos and video clips. Music can be selected from the collection offered or users can upload their own. With a Premium Account, they can also use a pre-selected theme that contains artwork, music, and transitions to get them started in the creative process. Once videos, photos, and music have been selected, users can begin customizing their Montage by changing transitions or layouts, editing video clips, or rearranging photos and videos. Because the final editorial process lies within the hands of the user rather than the program itself, the ability to create a digital story that reflects the original ideas of the creative user are much greater. In fact, this program not only allows users to develop video presentations that showcase some unique elements of video editing, but it also allows for educators to incorporate additional elements such as preplanning through the use of a storyboard script.

=How can One True Media be used in the classroom? =  Like many of the other slide or photo sharing sites, One True Media provides users with a very quick and easily understood program that can be used by individuals with little or no experience. By uploading a video or a set of photos, and through the use of the simple editing tools, novices can create images that move beyond simple photo sharing and into digital storytelling. However, the difference with this program seems to be in the variety of themes, editorial control, and transitions that are available to create a personal video story or a creative presentation. A step-by-step process allows users to preview their productions as they go along, editing areas, adding content or text, or removing images when needed. Upon the completion of the project, users can share their montages by uploading them to their wiki. = = = =

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