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1 FREEDOM from FEAR STORIES of SERVICE - WORLD WAR II This lesson is part of the packet of the To download the complete packet or the complete Toolkit, the, or to learn more about this project, visit: v. DST-SOS-FFF 06.03a License Agreement Please Read! By using this document, you agree to the following: 1. The Digital Clubhouse Network ( DCN ) grants you an individual, non-exclusive license to use this document for the purposes of producing an individual multimedia video project ( Digital Story ) for educational purposes. DCN retains all right, title and interest, including all copyright and intellectual property rights, in and to this document, all copies of this document, and all information and images contained herein ( Content ) with the exception of such Content licensed to the DCN by the original copyright holders for use in this document ( Licensed Content ) or such Content that is considered to be in the public domain. All rights not specifically granted in this license, including Federal and International Copyrights, are reserved by the DCN and/or the copyright holders of the Licensed Content, pursuant to agreements between the DCN and such copyright holders. 2. You may not alter this document or the Content of this document in any way without the express written permission of the DCN. Permission may be obtained by contacting the DCN at the address below. Portions of this document may be excerpted for non-commercial, educational or personal use, provided that the DCN is properly referenced as the copyright holder, ( 2006 Digital Clubhouse Network) 3. You many not use this document, nor the information, techniques, and methods described herein, for commercial or for-profit purposes, including (but not limited to) using such information to provide fee-based services, without the express written consent of the DCN. 4. The content of this document is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without notices, and should not be construed as a commitment by the DCN. DCN assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document. 5. For more information, please contact the Digital Clubhouse Network, or visit Freedom from Fear: Stories of Service World War II A Program of the Digital Clubhouse Network, in partnership with the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute and The History Channel. 55 Broad Street, LL New York, NY fff@digiclub.org 2006 Digital Clubhouse Network All rights reserved.

2 Using Copyright-Cleared Images 34 Lesson Finding appropriate images Story Shaping Research This lesson will provide you with instructions for finding images from sources besides your Storyteller such as books, the Internet and other people s collections. Using images from other sources By now, you should have captured and digitized images from your Storyteller s collection (see the lesson: Capturing your Storyteller s photos and memorabilia). In most cases, you will need more photos and images to illustrate your Digital Story. In some cases, your Storyteller may only have one or two photos that you can use. You will need to find additional images from other sources. These sources include books, library collections and (especially) the Internet. However, you should not just go around and grab images you think you need. You must make sure that your images are appropriate for use in your Digital Story. In addition, you should study the lesson, Using copyright-cleared images. We have provided you with links to approved Image Libraries (in the Online Resources) that contain images that meet these requirements. However, please review the rest of this lesson, as well as the lesson, Using Copyright-cleared images to make sure you understand why you should use these images! Recording your images Use the Asset List worksheet to keep track of your images. For each image you find, enter: Type- Image Description - A brief summary of the image. Include date and location if possible. Source /Credit Where (what website, book, etc) did you find the image AND who must you give credit to? (photographer, organization [,, etc.]) The Source Info provided with the Image Resources (in the Online Resources) will help you complete this information. Filename - Enter name of computer file; for image (EXAMPLE: john_in_uniform.jpg) What are appropriate images? You should pay attention to your Storyteller s story to make sure that the images you find: 1. Are good quality 2. Fit the story 3. Are from the correct time period 4. Fit the mood/tone of the story 5. Are appropriate for a middle school audience (PG-13) Turn the page to learn more! 2006 Digital Clubhouse Network v a SofS-FFF

3 35 Good quality images Make sure that the images you find are: Clear Large, high resolution Clear images Your images should be clear - not too blurry or too dark or too bright. If you have found an image on the Internet that is not clear, you may be able to edit it using an image editing program (such as Adobe Photoshop). However, you may have to find another image. If you have digitized an image in that is not clear (see the lesson: Capturing images), check the original image. If the original image is clear, you should re-scan or re-photograph it correctly. Clear image Large, high-resolution images If your image is too small, it will appear blurry (or pixellated ) in your Digital Story. For example, if your image is this size: It will appear like this on screen in your Digital Story: You should find images that are at least: 600 pixels wide x 400 pixels tall 600 pixels wide Unclear image 400 pixels tall NOT ACTUAL SIZE! For images that you find on the Internet, view the image properties in your web browser, or in an image editing program. For images that you scan or digitally photograph yourself, follow the guidelines in the lesson, Capturing Images, so that your images meet the quality requirements.

36 Images that fit the story You do not have to find photos that show exactly what the Storyteller says in the story.

Most importantly, you should avoid using images that are clearly do not match what your Storyteller is saying.

what about this one? Landing barges unload supplies in support of U.S.

Coast Guard U.S. troops coming ashore on the beaches of Normandy, France. June 1944. But this photo would also work: U.S. Troops march through the snow This doesn t look like June, does it?

4 36 Images that fit the story You do not have to find photos that show exactly what the Storyteller says in the story. However, you should find images that are as similar as possible, and that make sense. Most importantly, you should avoid using images that are clearly do not match what your Storyteller is saying. FOR EXAMPLE: If your Storyteller says: My unit landed on the beaches of northern France in June, 1944 Your first choice might be this photo: However, what about this one? Landing barges unload supplies in support of U.S. troops at Guadalcanal This is a beach landing, but it really doesn t fit (are there palm trees in northern France?) Or this one? U.S. Coast Guard U.S. troops coming ashore on the beaches of Normandy, France. June But this photo would also work: U.S. Troops march through the snow This doesn t look like June, does it? As you can see, even if you are not an expert on World War II, you can still find pictures that fit your Story. Just pay attention to your Storyteller s words, and use common sense! U.S. troops landing on the beaches of North Africa. This was taken in North Africa (not France), but in this case, you can t really tell the difference.

37 Images from the correct time period Use pictures from the 1940s to illustrate your Storyteller s experiences in World War II.

If your Storyteller says: In March 1943 I was drafted into the Army which image should you use? This one: A photo of men in the Army in the 1860s or this one?

Ask your Storyteller or History Advisor for help.

5 37 Images from the correct time period Use pictures from the 1940s to illustrate your Storyteller s experiences in World War II. Use pictures from the 1920s or 1930s to illustrate his or her younger years. Use more recent pictures to show your Storyteller s experiences after the war. If your Storyteller says: In March 1943 I was drafted into the Army which image should you use? This one: A photo of men in the Army in the 1860s or this one? As you can see, in some cases it will be very obvious when an image is not from the correct time period. However, in some cases, it will be harder to tell. Ask your Storyteller or History Advisor for help. Here are some tips to help you identify images that are not historically accurate for a Digital Story about World War II: Helicopters Not used until the 1950s Jet airplanes Not used by the U.S. during WWII Missiles Not used by the U.S. during WWII Computers If you find photos that include any of these items, they are most likely too recent. Be careful with color! You are probably used to thinking about World War II in black and white. However, color photography did exist during this time. Don t automatically ignore a photo because it is in color! A photo of men in the Army in the 1940s or this one? A photo of men in the Army in 2006.

6 38 Images that fit the tone/mood of the story Pay attention to the emotions and feelings your Storyteller shares in his or her story. Don t show a photo of happy people if your Storyteller is talking about suffering. Don t show people crying if your Storyteller is talking about a happy memory. If your Storyteller says: The time I spent as a prisoner was the most difficult time of my life which image should you use? This one: Images that are appropriate for a middle-school audience Your Digital Story should not contain any images that are inappropriate for middleschool age students ( PG-13 ). We do not wish to make war seem less horrible than it truly is, or to censor individuals feelings about their experiences. However, you should be able to convey this information without using extremely graphic language or images. Here are some guidelines: Allied prisoners celebrate their liberation Violence War is violent. However, please avoid showing graphic images of mutilated or damaged bodies unless absolutely necessary for your story. Please be respectful of the deceased, and of your audience. Also, don t make clever animations depicting acts of violence. Your Storyteller s words and carefully selected images should be more than enough. No these men are prisoners, but they are happy because they ve been freed or this one? American prisoners sit with their hands tied behind their backs Much more appropriate you can see how difficult it must have been to be a prisoner of war REMEMBER - pay attention to your Storyteller s words, and use common sense! Nudity Generally speaking, you will probably not have to deal with this issue. If you do encounter these photos, it will probably be in one of two very different circumstances: Photos from the Holocaust. In many cases, victims of the Nazis were strip-searched or photographed without clothing. Only include such pictures if absolutely necessary - please be respectful. Cartoon artwork on planes and vehicles. We suggest that you try to avoid these images, or at the very least, show such artwork very briefly. Language This will probably come up with your Script, not your images. However, you may find an image that contains a sign with colorful language. If you can t avoid using these pictures, edit them add a black box or blur the offensive parts.

Juried & Judged Quilt Competition January 24-27, 2019

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