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Video Script Writing (Types of Video Production (Documentary Films (and…
Video Script Writing
Types of Video Production
Educational videos
Teaching and learning concepts
Example
Online courses
Video lesson series
Informational videos
Delivered information on only ‘what’ is the topic about
Example
Television Newscasts
Interview Question & Answer Videos
Entertainment videos
Solely for entertainment sake
Example
Music Videos
Reality Shows
Documentary Films (and Videos)
Nonfictional motion picture that deliberate to document in some aspect of reality
Types
Observational
A documentary videos without any narration moving in the process forward of documentary videos
Participatory
A documentary videos where the character take part in the event as the viewers watch
Expository
A documentary video where the narrator mainly will explain the events as the viewers watch
Example
Poetic documentaries
Reflexive documentaries
Promotional Videos
Example
Unboxing Videos
Product Review Videos
Speaking the needs of viewers as viewers has the option either to continue watching or just skip the promotional video.
Scriptwriting in Video Production
What is Scriptwriting?
A written description of everything that are going to be filmed
Includes actions and scene directions
Not just dialogue
Types of Scriptwriting
Spec Script
The version that writers distribute to producers in the hope that it will be considered for production
Written for a reader, not a director
Should be as descriptive as possible, but as concise as possible
Shooting Script
The version of a screenplay used during the production of a motion picture
A script that has been vetted, changed, rewritten and is now being used as the blueprint for filming the movie
Much more detailed version of the spec script that includes numbered scenes, specific camera angles and other technical information
Role of Scriptwriting
Most important component in video production
Without script, there is no video production
Act as guidance of the story
Develop a Script
1. Start with Questionnaire
Example
Who is the audience?
What is the goal of this video?
We want to get a
framework
in our mind for the video first before we proceed to the next step
2. At the beginning of your script, introduce yourself or your topic (can be both)
Can help the audience to catch the attention of your viewers
3. Keep it Conversational
Your script must be be easy to read, keep sentences short and avoid complex word
Audience can understand your video easier
Look more natural
4. Drive your audience to take action
Ask viewers to comment their opinions
To make sure your script are good enough
5. Read your script out loud
Help you to find out either you understand the message and flow of your video
before you start to shoot
6. Shoot the video
Storyboard in Video Production
What is Storyboard?
Visual outline of your videos
Show in sequence of image that conveys what happen in your video
End product should look like a comic strip
Role of storyboard
Best way to share your vision
Help everyone to be in the same page
Makes production much easier
Cameraman and director easy to visualize the scene
Easy for cameraman to know the best composition for the scene
Organize the video creator thought
Coordinate a lot of small but important details
Saves time
May take some time to produce storyboard, but makes the creation process go smoothly
Types of Storyboard
Handrawn
Photo storyboard (Using Software)
Develop a storyboard
1. Plan your video
Know
Objective of your video
Key message that want to deliver to the viewer
Length of the video
Platform to upload your video
2. Visualize your script with storyboard
Finalise
Key characters/props
When the character/props appear on the screen
The theme of the video
Setting backdrop
Order of the sequence
4. Add scripts or additional notes
5. Get feedback
Review and revise the storyboard with your team
3. Start drawing