One of the things that makes ArcGIS StoryMaps a unique storytelling tool is its ability to present maps as interactive narrative-drivers through features and techniques like map tours, map choreography, media actions, and express maps. But did you know that you can implement these same tricks with images — and that it's really easy to do?
This video walks through how to effectively use map-based images in stories through two methods: creating media layers in a web map in Map Viewer, and using the image base option in express maps directly in the ArcGIS StoryMaps builder.
For more information about map-based images, this blog post is a helpful place to start: