Shorthand | Beautifully simple storytelling for the web
WEBDeliver up to 10x higher engagement with Shorthand, the beautifully simple story design platform for the web. Start creating. Book a demo. s. Loved by the world's most iconic brands. Shorthand is the visual storytelling platform that makes it simple to craft captivating feature articles, digital magazines, reports, internal comms, and more.
10 examples of inspiring annual reports - Shorthand
WEBThe Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting (2019) The Pulitzer Center supports and funds journalism all over the world. So for their 2019 annual report, they chose a journalistic publishing style with acres of white space, powerful headlines, and heart-stopping photography. This is the annual report as a cinematic experience.
7 examples of engaging feature stories - Shorthand
WEBA feature story is a piece of longform non-fiction content that covers a single topic in detail. Examples of feature stories include news features, in-depth profiles, human interest stories, science communication, data storytelling, and more. Feature stories are a common type of content for news organisations, particularly those who invest in longform journalism.
A beginner's guide to ISO in photography - Shorthand
WEBISO is measured in numbers, with lower numbers being less sensitive and higher numbers being more sensitive. The most common ISO values are 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, and 3000. The lowest ISO setting or base ISO is typically 100, although some cameras go as low as 50 or even 25. Some older cameras will start at ISO 200.
How to write a profile story - Shorthand
WEBHow to write a profile story. Profile writing is a question of balance. You want to use the subject’s own words, without letting them dictate the whole piece; you want plenty of background research, without losing track of your overarching narrative; you want to mix facts with impressions, reporting with reflection.
10 tools to create interactive maps - Shorthand
WEB10 tools to make interactive maps. 1. Mapbox. Mapbox is an interactive map tool that’s used by some huge names like the New York Times, BMW, and Instacart. With Mapbox, you can create your own custom map, or use templates to build a gorgeous interactive map.
10 examples of powerful investigative journalism - Shorthand
WEBTen examples of investigative journalism. 1. The lost tablet and the secret documents. ️ Journalists: Ilya Barabanov and Nader Ibrahim. 📰 News outlet: BBC. When a smashed tablet was found on a Libyan battlefield, BBC journalists got an exclusive insight into Wagner, one of the world’s most secretive mercenary groups.
The definitive guide to digital magazines - Shorthand
WEBA digital magazine — otherwise known as an online magazine or, once upon a time, an e-magazine — is a magazine that has been published digitally using the web or an app. Unlike print magazines, digital magazines can include links, more high-resolution images, video, audio, and web animations.
15 examples of impressive digital stories - Shorthand
WEB3. Imperial College, London. The COVID-19 pandemic has produced some of the best digital stories — and best journalism, period — in recent years. Our third digital story example comes from Imperial College London, who executed a stunning timeline story, showing the events of the first six months of the pandemic.
10 Powerful Examples of Brand Storytelling - Shorthand
WEB1. Immersion. You want to maximise your readers’ attention — so make the story as immersive and engaging as possible. Strong brand narratives create an emotional connection with their audience. They may even use strategies like interactive marketing to put the audience at the heart of the story. 2.