‘Soundslides’ is the latest addition to online content for news websites. Building on the concept of slideshows, ‘Soundslides’ adds audio to the visual experience, enhancing the way in which a message is conveyed.
Developed in the United States in late 2005, audio slideshows are beginning to takeoff as yet another addition to the multimedia world. Audio slideshows provide news websites another medium to report news and major events and allows for the development of the story in a non linear way.
The ‘Soundslides’ program is incredibly simple to use, requiring only basic instruction. Once photos and audio are saved in the correct formats (jpeg and mp3) the user simply uploads the content and the audio slideshow is ready in a matter of seconds.
This speed and efficiency allows content to be generated by journalists (who may not be comfortable with other software) within a rapid turnaround with the audio visual experience uploaded within minutes of the story coming to hand.
Where soundslides is most versatile is for setting the tone and atmosphere of a story. The right audio and pictures combined provides a compelling experience for the user who will receive a greater feel and understanding for the story.
Related links:
www.soundslides.com
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