SYSTEM FOR CREATING STORIES USING IMAGES, AND METHODS AND INTERFACES ASSOCIATED THEREWITH
First Claim
1. A method for creating a story from a collection of media elements, comprising:
- identifying a plurality of media elements to be incorporated into a story progression; and
generating the story progression, wherein generating the story progression includes;
determining an order for the plurality of media elements; and
arranging the plurality of media elements according to the determined order, such that the plurality of media elements are positioned in a continuous, visual arrangement that tells a cohesive story.
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Abstract
A system and method are provided for arranging photographs, drawings, videos and other media elements in a logical and visually appealing manner. Media elements may be selected, automatically or manually arranged in a progression to collectively tell a complete narrative. The arrangement for the progression may provide some direction but not limit the creator to sending single elements at a time, or using templates, pages, folders, or albums. Images may be intelligently placed and/or sized. When viewing the story, a viewer can advance through the media and understand the full story or perspective. A user may resize, move, delete or add images to enhance the story. The story may be shared with others, some or all of which may also collaborate to add or change the story progression to provide different perspectives or content.
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21 Claims
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1. A method for creating a story from a collection of media elements, comprising:
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identifying a plurality of media elements to be incorporated into a story progression; and generating the story progression, wherein generating the story progression includes; determining an order for the plurality of media elements; and arranging the plurality of media elements according to the determined order, such that the plurality of media elements are positioned in a continuous, visual arrangement that tells a cohesive story. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 21)
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14. A method for distributing a story formed as a sequence of media elements, the method comprising:
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accessing a story progression created by a first user, wherein the story progression includes a narrative formed as a sequential and continuous arrangement of media elements that collectively tell the narrative in a single digital canvas; and sharing the story progression to one or more third parties, wherein sharing the story progression includes providing the one or more third parties with access to view the sequential and continuous arrangement of media elements to view the narrative depicted by the story progression. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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