Christmas is the perfect time to stand out with something a bit different. Deliver festive cheer and fun in a way that stands out from the crowd with interactive video…
Stornaway Voyager Transforms Static Video Content into Dynamic Visual Journeys and Gamified Experiences
Bristol, UK – November 19, 2024Create immersive interactive videos using content from any online platform while keeping your audience engaged through a magic window.Stornaway.io, the creative technology start-up that turns…
A brand video needs to communicate a lot of information without overwhelming its audience. Here's how one agency used interactive video with big results
How to use Adobe Express to save time making interactive videos in Stornaway.io
Take your video creation to the next level and make them interactive. We’ve taken the technological hurdles out of the way to help creators unlock their interactive video potential. Use…
Three ways Button Memory can power up your personalization efforts
A powerful new personalization tool is now at your fingertips. Your Stornaway project can now remember which buttons each viewer has clicked on and tailor the experience to match. From…
In a nutshell, interactivity can include any elements that allows the viewer to influence the video directly. Traditional videos let viewers press play, pause and stop - that’s it. Interactive…
How a video production agency secured interactive video commissions from new clients
by Brock Horning | May 2024Clients can be hesitant about risking their budgets on a new concept or technology. Government departments even more so. But New Zealand video production company…
Bring interactivity into your Adobe Express and Creative Cloud videos
Take your video creation to the next level and make them interactive. We’ve taken the technological hurdles out of the way to help creators unlock their interactive video potential. Use…
4 Expert Tips : How adaptive video can enhance engagement in higher education
by Brock Horning | March 2024 🗣 “You're always going to retain information better if you effectively engage with the learning experience.” Kat Rolley, Digital Learning and Engagement Consultant In…
Adaptive video: taking adaptive learning to the next level
Brock Horning | February 2024Take the cringe factor out of role-play training. Engage your learners in dry, complex topics. Deliver high levels of attitudinal change. It’s time to take adaptive…
Case Study: How to steal the attention of a trade show audience with adaptive media
by Brock Horning | February 2024 An interactive demo for an industrial cybersecurity conference that stole the show. How do you maximise engagement with the notoriously fickle attention spans of…
by Brock Horning | January 2024How do you capture a sense of space? An intangible atmosphere and a place that represents something different to each visitor? That’s the challenge that…
2023 has been a fantastic year for interactive, immersive experiences - especially here at Stornaway. With an astounding 25,000 users making their own unique projects, we are so proud to…
This interactive Learning event is aimed at Learning teams and agencies seeking to harness creative potential within their organisation and expand their engagement. This interactive webinar will introduce you to…
Stop those Meta Quest headsets gathering dust – and easily make 360 VR experiences
by Brock Horning | December 2023If you and your business found 360 VR content creation too challenging and have VR headsets gathering dust in a cupboard - we have some…
Stornaway.io Higher Education Summit 6th December 2023
Academic Summit: Global Perspectives on Interactive Storytelling in Education WHEN? December 6th 2023 , 4pm-5:30pm UK / 5pm CEST / 11am ET/ 8am PT WHO? Hosted by Charlotte Panchaud, Head…
By Brock Horning | Stornaway.io 6th November 2023You’ve just discovered Stornaway.io. You can suddenly see how interactivity is the future of video and you want that future right now. The…
Stornaway.io unveils Adobe interactive video plugins at Adobe MAX 2023
Stornaway.io, the trailblazing interactive and immersive video start-up, unveils groundbreaking new plugins at Adobe MAX 2023, letting creators use Adobe Express within Stornaway, and use Stornaway inside Creative Cloud.
Is interactive video the next step in social awareness campaigns?
by Kate Moody | September 2023Interactivity is fast becoming the favoured method to increase engagement in marketing campaigns, with 79% of marketers recognising the high potential for reusing interactive content,…
Interactive branching scenario training: the future of eLearning
by Brock Horning | September 2023If you’re seeking a better way to upskill your employees than training manuals or linear instructional videos, the answer you’re probably looking for is branching…
How students are using 360 VR to help combat surgical anxieties
by Kate Moody | August 2023Thijs Scheper's Hospital University Thesis experience uses interactive 360 VR to explore preoperative anxiety, notably a fear towards general anesthesia in the hospital, and helps…
Why interactive content creators should take inspiration from classic Choose Your Own Adventure gamebooks
by Brock Horning | July 2023In the new episode of Story Islands, the video podcast for interactive storytellers, Stornaway founders Kate and Ru explore one of Ru’s favourite topics -…
Stornaway.io named as Best Startup at the Sparkies 2023
by Kate Moody | July 2023Stornaway.io was delighted to attend the 2023 Sparkies Awards in Bath, a few weeks ago, picking up the award for Best Startup. It was a…
Cornell University : How can we see the impact of data decisions on real people’s lives?
by Kate Moody | July 2023'Nobody's Fault' is an interactive story about the ethical decisions that data scientists have to make in the workplace. Created by Cornell University's Lecturer in…
Interactive Narrative and Immersive Stories : Academics give their Top Tips
by Kate Moody | Stornaway Communications Assistant, June 2023Stornaway.io sponsored its first Higher Education Summit in June 2023, hosted by Dr Roy Hanney, Associate Professor at Southampton Solent University. The…
by Kate Moody | Stornaway Communications Assistant, May 2023Noel Byrne’s interactive experience ‘Gulliver Exploded’ is reimagining the way in which we interact with stage shows Noel Byrne is a theatre…
How to make interactive 360 videos quickly and easily
By Brock Horning | Stornaway.io 5th May 2023The way that audiences expect to experience stories is changing. Viewers want to be immersed in and influence how the story unfolds, to…
by Brock Horning | Stornaway.io, April 2023The huge potential of 360 video to create immersive experiences has excited creators and brands for years, but that potential has not always been…
The Guardian on ‘The Gallery’ : Viewers can choose the outcome of the characters in this cleverly assembled art-world thriller available on PC, console and your local screen
by Kate Moody | Stornaway Communications Assistant, April 2023The Gallery by British director Paul Rashid recently hit screens at the London Games Festival, gaining a wonderful review from The Guardian.…
The Illuminated Text: Study Shakespeare in a whole new way!
by Kate Moody | Stornaway Communications Assistant, March 2023Theatre practitioner, Rob Myles, takes his passion for all things Shakespeare, and pioneers a movement for more accessibility towards his iconic texts,…
Enter the multiverse: storytelling lessons from Everything Everywhere All At Once
by Brock Horning | Stornaway.io, Friday 17 March 2023There were many reasons why the Stornaway team gave a cheer when Everything Everywhere All At Once won the Oscar for Best…
The Wonder Twins: Life is… Interactive Documentary
by Kate Moody | Stornaway Communications Assistant, February 2023The Wonder Twins used Stornaway.io to create an interactive documentary, "Life Is...", breaking the fourth wall by taking on the role of…
DatingForward – Changing Behaviour with an award winning interactive project from Ohio University
by Abbie Horning | Stornaway Communications Manager, January 2023DatingForward is an interactive story about sexual activity, HIV testing, disclosure and treatment. It is aimed at educating young adults and students…
Migration Run: testing learning with an interactive video explainer by the UN
The International Labour Organisation (part of the UN) has created an interactive video explainer using Stornaway to test knowledge and repeat facts about an in-depth topic. The interactive explainer was…
“The startup reinventing interactive video editing software” – TVBEurope article
TVB Europe interviewed Stornaway.io Co-CEO and Creative Director Kate Dimbleby this month to find out more about the game-changing plans Stornaway has to reinvent interactive video editing software. Read the…
2022: a year for immersive, interactive experiences for all industries!
2022 has been a HUGE year for interactive, immersive experiences. Our users across all industries have been creating the most inspirational - and endlessly replayable - projects. From learning teams…
A Little Hungover – a Tyrell Williams and Stornaway Production
Written by Abbie Horning, November 2022 Created in the Summer of 2020, in the middle of lockdown, Tyrell Williams directed this short interactive comedy whilst Stornaway.io was being beta-tested by…
Stornaway collaborates with Austin Community College to train, inspire and equip students with hands-on interactive creativity experience
Having access to the Stornaway platform has allowed interactive students at Austin Community College to create and realise their ideas. From pre-production story mapping through to distribution. The Austin Community…
“How I made an interactive film with Stornaway” – Paul Raschid
"Stornaway.io has revolutionised my way of working." Paul Raschid, Director of The Gallery The Gallery was officially released in September 2022. Receiving a host of outstanding reviews and a cinematic…
Stornaway.io wins Innovate UK grant to ‘transform the future of video editing’
UK start up Stornaway.io wins Innovate UK SMART grant to transform the future of video editing “CreaTech One To Watch” start-up wins Innovate UK award for ‘game-changing innovation’ BRISTOL, UK…
An unforgettable experience that immersed a hybrid audience – Plesh Customer Story
Interactive event Agency Plesh was set a challenge by a global consumer electronics brand in Italy, who asked them to produce a major product launch event. The challenge :…
Make Interactive videos for Immersive Experiences and Events
Can interactive, immersive events create experiences that stay with your audience long after it’s over? Make interactive videos for immersive experiences! Using Stornaway, you can make interactive and immersive events, virtual experiences,…
Turn Stornaway projects into VR apps in 3 easy steps
Now you can turn your Stornaway interactive video stories into VR experiences with our easy-to-use no-code plugin. by Ru Howe, Stornaway co-founder We designed Stornaway to be picked up…
Can you give your viewers the exact information they need, when they need it? Make interactive videos for explainers and demos! Using Stornaway, you can produce interactive product demos, software training,…
Make Interactive Videos for scenario-based learning and training
Can real-life situations and interactive conversations create a more engaged audience for active learning? Make interactive videos for scenario-based learning and training! Using Stornaway, you can make immersive, interactive choose-your-own-adventure scenarios,…
Looking to immerse your audience in the world you have created and the story you’re telling? Make interactive videos for entertainment! Using Stornaway, you can make immersive, interactive stories and games…
From TVB Europe - 17 October 2022 UK start-up wins funding to invent ‘radically new’ type of editing software Stornaway.io has received a SMART grant from Innovate UK BY JENNY PRIESTLEY…
How the National University of Singapore is using Stornaway for their interactive marketing students
In 2022, students at the National University of Singapore started using Stornaway as part of their Interactive Media Marketing Techniques course. We spoke with Dr Alex Mitchell, Senior Lecturer in…
How to supercharge your Online training with Interactive Video
After 2 years online it’s no wonder that Edtech is booming. Online training is now widespread but companies and institutions are looking for better ways to engage their employees -…
How Fort Edmonton Park made an immersive virtual tour filled with endless adventure
Engagement levels soar for the interactive living history museum Fort Edmonton Park in Canada, who have won an Innovative Use of Technology award for their immersive virtual tour created with…
Use Stornaway to turn an interactive video into an App – without coding!
Did you know that you can now turn your Stornaway interactive videos into an App that you can sell on App Stores, using our amazing no-code plugin? Whatever you’re making…
The Stornaway.io platform has made it simple for you to make creative, interactive videos that immerse and engage your viewers. Our growing list of interactive features allows you to push…
How to unlock customer loyalty with interactive brand experiences
These days, whenever you need to buy pretty much anything, there’s a dizzying amount of choice on offer. Generating customer loyalty today is more challenging than ever before. If you…
With every feature release, we're conscious of our creators. How do we help them to make more immersive experiences? How do we ensure that each new feature helps them to…
Stornaway.io develops simple app creation for interactive video stories
Stornaway.io wins Audience of the Future award to automate Unity game creation for multiple platforms PRESS RELEASE - BRISTOL, UK – 25th Jan 2022 Interactive filmmaking platform and UK based…
CASE STUDY: Tilt & Diageo – Wrong Side of the Road
Tilt are using Stornaway.io to produce interactive educational experiences for their client Diageo. This global project is using the art of interactive conversations to challenge the attitudes of millions towards…
Cat Burglar: How Charlie Brooker made Netflix’s Interactive TV Show – a family-friendly, trivia cartoon!
The cat’s out of the bag! Charlie Brooker’s new interactive production - Cat Burglar - is coming to Netflix on 22 February 2022! Cat Burglar is the next interactive production…
Interactive audiobooks and the future of storytelling
Audiobooks are a huge deal these days! Readers can hear Michelle Obama's autobiography 'Becoming' told by Michelle herself. And who doesn't enjoy the magic of Stephen Fry reading you the…
Deutsche Telekom set out to change how people viewed the role of a Deutsche Telekom employee. This innovative campaign challenged the expectations of potential employees. Immersing them in an interactive…
Stornaway.io and “The Gallery” featured in Screen International double page on interactive cinema
To coincide with our presentation at Cannes Marche Du Film this month, we were delighted to feature in this month's Screen Daily article about the future of interactive filmmaking. You…
CASE STUDY: Devogame interactive video learning game – Ikimasho, Devoteam & CCUA
For hundreds of students around the world, the school year kicks off in serious competition mode! 2021 was no different with the introduction of the 6th Devogame - this time…
Ofcom highlights Stornaway.io as industry leader in new report on Object Based Media
This week, the UK government’s media industry regulator OFCOM featured Stornaway.io in an important report - the first of its kind - about the emerging era of Object Based Media.
Use Stornaway.io, the world's favourite interactive video platform, to connect up 360º videos into immersive interactive experiences, for publishing on the web, social media - and to VR devices via…
CASE STUDY: The Egg Interactive Digital Learning Portal
The Egg at the Theatre Royal Bath are using Stornaway.io at the heart of an enhanced performance experience for students and teachers. Brushing aside the traditional A4 teacher’s resource pack,…
Creative Midwives and Story Islands : the Art of Mapping Interactive Stories
Beginning, Middle... aargh! Where now?! For National Storytelling Week, our Creative Director Kate Dimbleby explores the importance of mapping your story - from songwriting to filmmaking! Mapping is something that…
Making Interactive Videos with Stornaway.io – the possibilities are endless !
Since Stornaway came about in 2020 - co-founded/created/brought to life by Ru Howe and Kate Dimbleby - the platform has helped the non-linear stories of thousands of creators come into…
CASE STUDY: Interactive Audiobook Pandemioza – Wojtek Jeżowski
From the Pandemic came Pandemioza - an interactive audiobook, with visuals! Pandemioza, an interactive audiobook, was published in 2021. It is created from the real-life experiences of the filmmakers and…
12 interactive videos from 2021 – and introducing interactive 360 video in Stornaway!
We have collected some of our favourite, creative videos from 2021, to round up the year. And our Christmas present to you this year is interactive 360º video in Stornaway.io…
Interactive Filmmakers Roundtable: 7 Top Tips On How To Create Interactive Videos
Last month, we had the pleasure of hosting a roundtable discussion for the 2021 Encounters Film Festival. At the table were four young filmmakers currently kickstarting their journeys to create…
UWE partners with Stornaway to teach interactive filmmaking using ground-breaking storytelling platform
The University of the West of England has partnered with the interactive filmmaking platform Stornaway.io to introduce its filmmaking and animation students to interactive film production. This collaboration with the Bristol-based startup…
How Paul Raschid makes interactive films without going bananas | Stornaway
"Stornaway.io has revolutionised my way of working." Paul Raschid, interactive film director - at DevCom 2021 We were delighted to be asked to present last month at DevCom -…
The Stornaway.io team are always being asked advice on how to make interactive videos better. How does someone who has never made an interactive video begin? We designed Stornaway.io authoring…
Lunchtime talk for the Watershed’s Pervasive Media Studio with founders Kate Dimbleby and Ru Howe
Choose Wisely : Interactive filmmaking with Stornaway.io In this lunchtime talk for the Watershed's Pervasive Media Studio in Bristol, co-founders Kate and Ru cover the difficulties of production, the boost…
Interactive video stories : immersive experiences without a headset
We are all exhausted from staring at our screen for a year. We are craving real human contact and intuitive understanding more than ever. To be seen, to be recognised…
American University’s School of Communication Teaches Interactive filmmaking with Stornaway.io
American University’s School of Communication Teaches Interactive filmmaking with Stornaway.io The Film and Media Arts division of the School of Communication at American University in Washington, D.C., is the first…
WordPress for Interactive Storytelling : Stornaway.io featured in Creative Review’s ‘New Storytellers’ issue
While interactive TV shows have been talked about for years, limited examples have actually made it to the screen, in part due to the complexity of creating them. But…
LIFE MOVES PRETTY FAST : a Stornaway.io interactive original
We are delighted to announce the Immersive Encounters first release of Ru Howe's interactive short Life Moves Pretty Fast Click on image to watch the film written and directed by…
Kate Dimbleby, co-creator of Stornaway, tells Jenny Priestley about the new production tool that aims to take the headache out of creating interactive content. Read the full article here “At…
Kimmy Schmidt shows interactive stories are a magical playground for writers
There’s a fabulous moment in Netflix’s new Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt interactive film where Jacqueline (Jane Krakowski) is sucking on a straw for a little too long - waiting for me…
Producing interactive stories: How to solve the Rubik’s cube
An existential crisis is facing linear TV. A mass migration of viewers to digital platforms has seen a range of new players enter the market. All of them are competing…
We asked these top writers, producers and heads of interactive to share their insights about writing and producing interactive TV. "Whenever I say I work in interactive storytelling, people say,…
Watch A Little Hungover, Tyrell Williams’ first interactive comedy made with Stornaway.io in lockdown, premiering at Immersive Encounters 18th September 2020
#HoodDocumentary writer/Director Tyrell Williams releases timely interactive short comedy “A Little Hungover” at Encounters Film Festival with ground-breaking interactive filmmaking platform Stornaway.io Tyrell Williams We are incredibly proud to…
We were so happy to be featured in Broadcast last week. See the full article here. A new production tool called Stornaway has been launched to enable interactive films -…
QUICK FIRE INTERVIEW WITH TYRELL WILLIAMS writer and director of “A Little Hungover”, Stornaway.io’s first release at Encounters Film Festival
Hello! Can you briefly introduce yourself and what you do? My name is Tyrell Williams. I am a writer and director of theatre, film and television. Have you ever made…
How one theatre company created an interactive film in 72 hours… in lockdown
At a time when it looks like many venues might stay closed until 2021, some theatre companies are turning to interactive production. At one end of the scale, the National…
Stornaway announces launch of game changing interactive production tool
We’re delighted to announce the launch of Stornaway – a revolutionary new production tool which lets writers and producers make interactive films for VOD platforms, without coding. For years, co-founders Kate Dimbleby and Rupert Howe have…
The interactive story opportunity broadcasters must seize
In last week’s Broadcast, senior executives predicted a “seminal moment”, as the production shutdown hastens the shift from linear to on-demand viewing. “At a time of heightened battle between broadcasters…