The DocYOUmentary Maker on AARP The Magazine’s web site uses a Flash plug-in and lets you assemble historical video clips into a personalized film. The film is a reflection of the events that impacted you and influenced your life.
By selecting, editing and narrating video clips of landmark news events, you create a personalized film that you can email to friends and family. Clips are available for range of events from the Great Depression through the Enron scandal. We hope they’ll be adding more recent clips, but it’s a great tool for older folks who want to share an individualized collection of up to ten events with others.
DIY Personal Documentaries
Compile Video Clips With AARP's 'DocYOUmentary Maker'
Trend Themes
1. Personalized Documentary Making - The trend of using online tools to compile personalized documentary films allows individuals to create and share their own unique stories.
2. Historical Video Archiving - The trend of archiving historical video clips provides an opportunity to preserve and share important events and moments from the past.
3. Digital Storytelling - The trend of using digital platforms to tell personal stories through video clips offers a new way for individuals to connect and engage with others.
Industry Implications
1. Online Video Editing - The online video editing industry can benefit from developing user-friendly tools that enable individuals to easily compile and edit their own documentary films.
2. Archiving and Preservation - The archiving and preservation industry can explore opportunities to digitize and make historical video clips easily accessible for personal and educational purposes.
3. Digital Storytelling Platforms - Digital storytelling platforms have the potential to revolutionize the way people share personal stories and connect with each other through video content.