Process, nonlinear narrative

Statement for nonlinear project

what music, voice, and sound effects bring to a narrative that is different from visual communication channels?
Well, I know that when I showed friends that don't know anything about this project, they did not get how cookies and ginger bread men related. After I explained the whole Cannibalism theory, they wanted more clarity, specifically sound. From creating this project from the ground up I realized that sound doesn't JUST attract a viewer/user, but it may ALSO clarify something visual.


the different communicative qualities of music, voice, and sound effects (compare and contrast)?
I've realized that music sets a mood for the user, voice is more personal and more informational, and sound effects may help tell the story or steer toward a different story. No matter what every person in the world (excluding the deaf) are reminded of something when they hear sound effects which encourages a whole new story.

the differences between simultaneous and sequential communication?
Simultaneous gives the user the right to select which direction (s)he wants. Multiple opportunities for a narrative.
Sequential communication is more like a linear way of communicating. The story is already chosen and the user is stuck with what (s)he is given



user vs designer control of your project?
I decided that i wanted to give the users as much freedom as they want. They have the ability to play 7 different scenes, one with a surprise sound effect. They can play any or all 7 scenes at once. They also have the ability to add music or stand up comedy to their story to make it a positive or a negative narrative.
However, although they can chose from 7 separate scenes, they cannot move the videos anywhere, and they cannot pause them. If they stop it it starts over from the beginning, which encourages the user to time the playing of the videos to make them sync. They also do not have the liberty to pause the sfx, whenever they would like to.




participants’ ability to discover relationships through interactive play
I believe that considering the sfx I gave my viewers to work with, they should discover both a positive and negative outlook on Candyland.

final storyboard. plan A