The Haiti Earthquake Experience: A Case Study

The author summarizes his experience creating a story-based simulation from raw documentary footage taken in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. The use of Propp’s typology to create a heroic framework within which to organize the material is explained. The author introduces the concept of Negotiation Clouds to improve a fold-back story structure and create meaningful agency for the user without compromising author control of the narrative.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2010
• Where: ICIDS
• Authors: Michael Gibson, President Zapdramatic
• Keywords: Computer Graphics, ICIDS 2010, Propp’s Typology, Raw Documentary Footage, Story-based Simulation