Sketching User Experiences: The Workbook
by Saul Greenberg, Sheelagh Carpendale, Nicolai Marquardt, Bill Buxton
5.5 Linear Video
using a movie to illustrate an interaction sequence with paper
A sketch can be brought to life by creating a movie showing a continuous interaction sequence. In contrast to storyboards, where people have to imagine what happens in the transitions, movies can show those transitions while voice-overs can explain what is going on as actions are being done. Such sketches can be quite compelling, for if done well they can tell a complete story of a particular interaction sequence.
Materials
• sticky notes
• black marker
• tape
• tripod
• video camera
• video tape
• video editing software
• putty (optional)
Creating a movie of an interaction sequence – a linear video – is surprisingly easy. Aside from some office supplies (see ...
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