Digital Content Creation

What is digital content creation?

Digital content creation involves producing original material for online platforms. Whether you're running a photography account, writing food reviews, or making podcasts with friends, you can share your interest and perspectives with people worldwide. 

Watch this introduction to digital media and how it differs from traditional media:  

Digital Media are Networked | Digital Literacy 101: https://youtu.be/b-HXiObDDnA?si=qhBUxX3hMp3YUSUP 

What kinds of digital content are there? 

There are many kinds! They include: 

Creating digital content develops multiple skills! 

From storytelling to engage audiences, visual design to create appealing content, technical skills with various software, to audience awareness to connect with the right people, creating digital content develops varied skills. These skills can be useful as both a hobby, or a future career path in media, design or technology. 

You don't need expensive equipment to create content that connects with people. With free software and online tutorials, your phone and some experimentation are all you need to get started. Ready to give it a go? Try our hands-on activities below!

Activity 1: Create a Digital Collage 

Have fun mixing and matching images to create your own digital collage, that you can even use as your personalised phone wallpaper! 

Material needed: Smartphone, digital collage app, internet connection 

Step 1: Choose Your Theme 

Choose a topic based on your interest, dreams, or memories. A few possible prompts to explore: 

Prepare your own digital photographs from your chosen theme.  

Example Collages:

Source: @imokey.id 

Source: @kajalcreates 

Source: @tangymoot

Step 2: Make Your Collage 

Step3: Download and Use Your Collage 

Download your collage to save it in your phone’s photos app. Feel free to set your collage as your phone wallpaper, or share it with your friends and family if you’re comfortable.

Activity 2: Create a Three-shot Reel   

Materials needed: Smartphone, video collage app, internet connection 


Step 1: Choose Your Theme 

Pick a subject that you’d like to film. A few possible film subjects include: 

Step 2: Plan Your Shots 

Think about the various framing and angles you would like to use to film your subject. It can help to sketch it out on paper, or storyboard, before filming too!  

This video gives an introduction to how you can mix shots of different framing for visual interest: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLFn_gtsnF9/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

Source: @anamarkovych 

Step 3: Film Your Videos  

Pro tip! Film each shot longer than needed so you have some buffer. You can always trim down the footage during editing. 

Step 4: Edit Your Reel 

Pro tip! If you add music, do note that some music tracks may be copyrighted. In that case, be sure to only use your reel for your personal, non-commercial use. 

Step 5: Download Your Reel 

Watch your reel through when it is finished to check the pacing and flow  

Download your reel to save it in your phone’s photos app. Feel free to share it with your friends and family if you’re comfortable.  

Conclusion

Don’t be afraid to experiment with different formats and styles whilst developing your skills in digital content creation. Express your unique perspective through your content and enjoy learning!