Acknowledgements

Crafting this publication has been a journey of collaborative creativity, and we wouldn’t be here without the inspiration and support of many incredible digital communication and multimedia journalism professionals and developers of the many technologies explored here. Our deepest gratitude goes to the seasoned communications, multimedia, and journalism experts who contributed their wisdom and expertise to these pages. You have illuminated the path for countless readers, and your dedication to the craft shines through every chapter.

To the innovators pushing the boundaries of digital storytelling, exploring AI, VR, and interactive narratives. Your relentless pursuit of new frontiers keeps the field vibrant and the possibilities endless. We have featured several works and content linked to here or presented as full excerpts or video tutorials, as expected in a modern publication covering wide fields of practice where no few people can claim absolute expertise.

To the the Makerere University Department of Journalism and Communication that gave us an opportunity to practice and share in these practical fields over the years, and the many students and lecturers that pushed us to research more in this field. WE cannot forget our colleagues as Ultimate Multimedia Consult who have over the years invariably contributed to this content and in the digestion of some new and complex concepts in emerging technologies.

Now to our respective family and friends, who provided unwavering encouragement and cheered us on through every deadline and hurdle. Your love and belief fuelled our ambition, and for that we are eternally grateful.

Lastly, our gratitude goes to everyone who shared their knowledge, offered feedback, and lent a hand along the way – thank you. Every piece of advice, every discussion, every moment of collaboration helped shape this publication into what it is.

This publication is a testament to the power of collective effort, and we are humbled to be a part of sharing this content birthed by so many great minds. May it serve as a valuable resource for years to come, inspiring new generations of storytellers to captivate the world with their more inspiring and engaging content and practices.

Sincerely,

Gerald Businge, Herman Nnyanzi, Edward Tumwine and Agnes Tumuheire