Learn StoryCatcher

Learning Modules

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Watch the short demonstration video above. Then either click on a learning module in the table of contents above, or scroll down for more details on each module. No matter where go, when you click on a leaning module you’ll be taken to its video.

StoryCatcher® for iOS is a fun and simple tool to create and share video stories with.

You become the documentarian of your friends, family, and heck, even strangers by effortlessly building video stories. Choose themes, design titles, capture video, add screen text, and import photos! Once all your elements are in place, your very own movie is crafted into an amazing and shareable time capsule.

12 simple modules to help you create your video stories

We’ve done all we can to make StoryCatcher® a simple tool to help you preserve the stories that matter to you most.

Share your videos privately or publicly, it’s up to you!

We never do any data collection. Your stories belong to you. You decide how, when, and where they are shared.

Mod.1 Interview Tips

If you need help with questions to ask your storyteller (or yourself), tap on Interview Tips for themes and ideas of good story prompts.

Tap the icon above or tap Mod.1 Interview Tips to view this module's video.

Mod.2 Title Card Text

Tap Story Title and the keyboard will pop up so you can create a title for your story. You may either tap in the words or select the microphone to utilize the voice to text feature. Do the same for the Story Subtitle.

If you skip this step, the app will apply a generic title and subtitle for you. You can go back and change or update either of these fields at any time.

Tap the icon above or tap Mod.2 Title Card Text to view this module's video.

Mod.3 Intro Clip (optional)

As an option, you may record a quick introduction to your story. This clip is meant to be short. You do not have the ability to add photos or screen text to the optional intro clip.

To record an intro clip, tap the record intro circle and choose an option:

camera roll takes you to videos stored on your iOS device’s camera roll.

Tap new recording to activate the video camera on your device and film your intro clip.

Recommend: record all your story clips outside the app and pull them in using the camera roll button.

Tap the icon above or tap Mod.3 Intro Clip Video to view this module's video.

Mod.4 Main Story

To record the main story, tap the record a story circle and select:

camera roll takes you to videos stored on your iOS device’s camera roll.

Tap new recording to activate the video camera on your device and film your intro clip.

Recommend: record your story clips outside the app and pull them in using the camera roll button feature.

Tap the icon above or tap Mod.4 Record a Story Video to view this module's video.

Mod.5 Trim Video

The play/trim feature allows you to trim the tail ends of your video. This function shows up directly after selecting a clip from your camera roll or recording a video inside the app.

You can also find the play/trim feature by tapping on the recorded story circle icon and then selecting play/trim.

Tap the icon above or tap Mod.5 Trim Video to view this module's video.

Mod.6 Add Photos

To add photos to be displayed during a movie tap photos at the bottom of the record story user interface.

You may either pick photos up from the camera roll or even capture them in the moment, right inside the app.

Tap camera roll on the left to navigate your iPhone's camera roll. Tap on photos to be added to the story. You can do one at a time or import multiple images at once. The number of photos you can add is based on the length of your video. Once the images are imported, small thumbnails are displayed. From here, you can rearrange images by doing a “tap and hold,” and then dragging the image to where you want it.

You can delete an image by giving it a quick tap and then hit the circled x in its upper right corner.

If you try to add more photos than your video story can accommodate, StoryCatcher® lets you know.

Once satisfied, to exit out of the add photos screen, either swipe right or tap the back arrow in the upper right corner of the screen.

Tap the icon above or tap Mod.6 Add Photos to view this module's video.

Mod.7 Add Captions

To add captions to be displayed during a movie, tap captions at the bottom of the record story user interface.

Next, tap add new caption  at the upper left and the keyboard appears. I like to use the microphone for this and then clean up my text, as necessary.

If you have several captions, you can scroll up and down by tapping and dragging the bar on the right side of the screen.

To rearrange your captions, tap and hold and then drag it up or down in the list.

If you decide to delete a caption, simply quick tap that text and a circled x appears to its right. Tap the x to delete the caption.

If you add more captions than the video story can accommodate, StoryCatcher® will let you know.

Once satisfied, to exit out of the add captions screen, either swipe right or tap the back arrow in the upper right corner of the screen.

Tap the icon above or tap Mod.7 Add Captions to view this module's video.

Mod.8 Choose Theme

Select themes to choose a title card style you like. You can review the title card options by swiping right or left or tapping the arrows on the left and right hand sides of the screen.

As each theme has its own font associated with it, you can preview how the theme looks with the title words you’ve chosen. Tap the word preview at bottom right.

Once you’re satisfied with a theme, tap set theme to be taken back to the record story user interface. You’ll now notice the background art has changed to match the art theme you’ve selected.

Tap the icon above or tap Mod.8 Choose Theme for more guidance

Mod.9 Intro Music

You have the option to play Intro Music at the start of your video when the title card is displayed. You may toggle the intro music on or off by tapping those words. This toggle is located on the record story interface, directly under Interview tips.

Tap the icon above or tap Mod.9 Intro Music to view this module's video.

Mod.10 Preview Story

To preview how things are coming along, tap play. Your photos, captions, titles are all put together.

From here, you might deiced to adjust things. If you want to change the order of your photos or captions, simply go back to that area from the record story user interface and make your adjustments.

Same goes for adjusting the trim on the front and back ends of your video clips. Simply tap the record intro or record story icon and the options will appear.

Tap the icon above or tap Mod.10 Preview Story to view this module's video.

Mod.11 Share Story

We made sure to give you options to suit your privacy concerns. These are your stories, you choose who sees them and where.

For best results, be sure you’re connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi before uploading a single story or a collection of stories.

When you're satisfied with the build of your story, tap share from inside the record story interface. A new screen appears with the sharing options. Choose one.

No matter which share option you select, the video needs to be “rendered” in order to play outside of the app; in essence the photos, captions, title card art, and video clips will be stitched together into a single video file. Be patient—this might take some time, depending on how long your story is.

Every video will be rendered at the devices highest quality setting, unless you choose otherwise. I always use the high quality option as it produces a full HD movie. The medium quality option will create a smaller file and will view ok on most phones, but not so great on screens much larger.

Tap the icon above or tap Mod.11 Share Story to view this module's video.

Mod.12 Delete Story

A story can be deleted by tapping a story icon from the home screen. Once inside the Collections Container, select delete all in the upper right of the screen. StoryCatcher® will ask you if you’re sure you want to do this. Select yes or no.

To delete a single story in a Collection, tap the story icon you wish to delete and then select delete from the pop up menu.

To delete all the stories in a Collection, tap delete all in the upper right of the screen. StoryCatcher® will ask if you’re sure you want to do this. Choose carefully! All the Collection data will be erased once you confirm this action.

Tap the icon above or tap Mod.12 Delete Story to view this module's video.

for documentarians

Create Collections!

Stories can be captured individually or shared in a group as a Collection.

You might capture a series of recordings with someone speaking to various prompts from the Interview Tips. Or, let’s say you’re at an event and want to collect short stories and memories from the guests who are there.

Learn more

Keepsake Videos

You might want to stitch together some “shout out” videos at a wedding or for a loved ones' birthday.

Documentaries

With some planning, you could even create an hour long documentary using this feature and export in full 1920x1080 HD!

StoryCatcher Collections