Online Course

FIND, MAKE, EDIT & SHARE your impact stories

Unlock your inner storyteller…

Join our Online Course and you’ll learn how to FIND, MAKE, EDIT & SHARE amazing and affordable video stories about your project, cause or initiative.

The rise of digital technology puts the incredible power of storytelling in your hands and we want to show you how you can use smartphones and everyday technology to share your stories.

Rally community. Raise funds. Engage stakeholders. Change the world.

Let’s start sharing your impact story!

Learn to strategically craft a compelling story to engage your audience and spark action.

Get hands on with accessible technology and learn techniques to capture great footage and audio.

Get step-by-step guidance on how to edit footage on your smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Discover best practice for sharing your story far and wide, through both online and offline channels.

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The Stories for Impact Online Course is available as a DIY course to complete independently, in your own time.

In the course you will:

Produce a short, sharp, shareable video story, ready for public viewing.
Craft story ideas to engage audiences and inspire social and environmental change
Learn how to film interviews and cutaways with smartphones and affordable technology, through hands-on exercises
Learn the process of editing on smartphones, tablets or computers, with 5+ different programs you can choose to learn (Kinemaster, Filmora Wondershare, Da Vinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Rush)
Discover best practice for planning engagement strategy and sharing your video with audiences both online and offline
Enjoy access to all modules (FIND, MAKE, EDIT & SHARE) tasks and course resources.
Connect with a global community of impact storytellers, via the forums
12 months access to course materials

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What others have said:

"We knew nothing about filming/editing or about getting our message across to an audience. These guys gave us the basics and then encouraged us just give it a crack. They gave us skills, but above all they encouraged us to believe in ourselves and the stories we had to share..."
- GabrielleCo-Founder, Walk Sew Good
“I enjoyed seeing the end results of everyone’s work (the videos we all made were excellent) and how practical and interactive the course was. I was most surprised that a total newbie like me could actually come away after 2 days with an actual clip that’s actually half-decent and feel totally inspired to create some more!”
- PennyPathfinders
I loved the opportunities for practical learning. I knew NOTHING about this stuff but did not feel overwhelmed. You guys made me feel like a digital story project is a real possibility!
- Workshop Attendee, February 2016Project Campfire
Awesome night, inspiring stuff!
- Margaret QuixleyYoung Opportunities
Really enjoyed playing around and experimenting with different equipment and watching other material for inspiration. It’s hard to say what I enjoyed ‘most’ because it was all so so friggen awesome!
- Gabrielle Grace Walk Sew Good
Spine tingling #digitalstorytelling sesh with @natashaakib & Pete...
- @1RosieThomas (via Twitter) CoFounder, Project Rockit
I attended a 3-hour workshop with the lovely Natasha and Julia as part of Sydney StartUp Week. Packed in as much as possible in 3 hours and left with loads of storytelling tips using basic equipment (iPhone, cheap microphones, dslrs). Would highly recommend. Thank you.
- Madeleine WilsonLaureate Education Services Australia Company

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Learn when future workshops are happening in your city, be the first to get working on the story canvas, and discover opportunities to connect with like-minded storytellers.
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Check out what our Stories For Impact participants have made

Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety – ANROWS

Environmental Film Festival 2019

Beechworth Festival Of Change

Story to Screen

Environmental Film Festival Australia 2018

The Social Impact Festival – Skilling up community storytellers to spread the word

UNSW Aspire – Using digital storytelling to explore student hopes and dreams

Evolve Housing – Intercultural & Intergenerational Digital Storytelling Workshops

Sea Life Trust – Every Turtle Counts

Uniting Ability Links – Lived Experience Filmmaking Workshops

Environmental Film Festival Australia

Office of ECommissioner – “Online Safety On The Edge”

Royal National Park – A Place for Belonging

Zig Zag Domestic Violence Month Workshop

Common Equity Housing Ltd 30 Years of Co-Op Stories

Go GoldFields Storytellers

The (re)Generation Project

“A Lens To The World” – Link Story 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the course cost?

The Stories for Impact Online Course is $150 AUD. This includes lifetime access to all four modules (FIND, MAKE, EDIT & SHARE), which includes over 50 videos, story templates, checklists and more.

How long does the course take?

This is a tricky question as it will completely depend on the story you are creating, your current skill level and the amount of time you’re able to commit. However, we recommend spending 4-6 weeks completing the course and at least 2-3 hrs per week (this includes going through the tutorials AND completing practical tasks).

Alternatively, you may choose to jump to a specific section where you need help, such as how to setup an interview or how to think about your audience.

What equipment and software do I need to complete the course?

Equipment:

Your smartphone, tablet or camera
Headphones and a smartphone
Smartphone, tablet or laptop capable of running one of the software options below.

Software:

We provide tutorials on all of the following software. You will only need to choose ONE.

Kinemaster (smartphones and tablets) – free with small watermark, or $7.50 AUD per month)
Filmora Wondershare (computer/laptop) – free trial, approx $100 AUD for lifetime license)
DaVinci Resolve (computer/laptop) – free
Adobe Premiere Pro (computer/laptop) – approx $40 AUD per month

What if I need more help?

Throughout the course you have the opportunity to ask questions and we endeavour to respond within 48 hours. For more involved support, you can book in a consultation session with us to tutor you directly.

Do you offer scholarships?

Yes! Go to our Scholarships page to find out more.