What is HLSW?
HLSW (HTML Linked Slice Works) is an open-source software application designed for creating interactive, nonlinear digital stories and storytelling experiences on the web. Developed by research teams at the University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies, HLSW enables authors to link together slices or scenes of story content, including text, images, audio clips, and video, in branching, choose-your-own-adventure-style narratives.
Some key features of HLSW include:
- An intuitive visual editor for assembling and connecting story slices
- Support for various multimedia content types, including text, images, audio, video, and more
- Options for adding interactive questions and choices for users
- Customizable character dialogue and narration features
- Templates and pre-built interactions to accelerate story creation
- Exporting and publishing completed stories to the web for sharing
HLSW aims to provide an easy-to-use, flexible framework for writers, educators, students, and other creators to author compelling, interactive digital stories. Its open-source nature also allows for extension and customization of its capabilities. As an accessible and educational storytelling tool, HLSW has been used in various contexts, including for classroom assignments, therapeutic programs, training simulations, and more.
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