The Telegraph
Introduction:
This animated presentation about the telegraph was created using the web application
Moovly. I investigated a number of animation programs before beginning because I thought
applications which leaned towards simple presentations or video editing would lack features and
objects that would make the video engaging. I have used the PowToon application in the past
but found that costs and licenses would be the deciding factor. I found that PowToon had a
larger bank of features and objects but the fact that Moovly offered an educational use license
which dramatically reduce the cost of a 10 minute video made it the clear choice. I would have
liked to have spent more time learning the program and exploring more stylistic options but I
was ultimately happy with its user friendly layout and stock templates. Moovly allows the easy
manipulation of objects, text, and sounds which allowed me to demonstrate the complexities of
telegraph operations and communication using simple visual aids. I would have liked to have
ran a background music track through the video to create some flow but found that the stock
music did not suit theme and looping uploaded audio to be tedious. Despite being slightly over
time, the video is dense and in the future I would attempt to slim down the content and focus on
a few key components of the message.
PDF Intro and Storyboard Brendan Clark – The Telegraph.
Video https://youtu.be/PpmrslrAZtc