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You’re not writing a research paper now!
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Writing a script is different from any other kind of writing.
Do NOT try to apply techniques for essay writing or short story writing. It won’t work!
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Scripts are written in a two column structure.
Video goes in the left column.Audio goes in the right column.The video must be paired directly across from the audio that goes with it.
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Most script writers, no matter how different their topics, follow the same procedures.
Using your time wisely will make the process easier and will help your production be more efficient.
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Sometimes you create an original idea.
More often, projects are assigned to you by your supervisors.
You must develop all the details by:◦Brainstorming with others◦Researching relevant information◦Mapping the actions and reactions
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You must know who your intended audience is in order to hold their attention.
It affects all aspects of the video:◦The length of the video◦Language, graphic content, information included
◦Music and visual effects◦Editing style
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Audio must match video, both ambient and voice over.
Make it easy for the talent to read & the audience to understand
Use a preliminary script as a plan for taping.
Don’t use abbreviations. Most of the time write out numbers.
Don’t break sentences between pages or words between lines.
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Make sure all information is accurate.
Give the most important idea as the lead.
Use an appropriate tone, usually conversational.
Don’t overuse colorful writing (humor, metaphors, slang, etc.)
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Underline key words so you stress the most important ideas.
Use phonetic spelling for difficult pronunciations.
Always practice and read a script aloud BEFORE going on the air.
Talk a little slower and more clearly than in normal conversations.
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You only get ONE chance to grab the audience’s attention.
If you bore them or confuse them, you lose them.
Once you lose them, you rarely get them back.