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Script Writing

A great video always starts with an intriguing script! It doesn't matter if it's tutorial, news story or a short film. The story is the focus.

  1. You need an idea.
  2. Write the outline, breaking the idea down into small points. Look at it in parts, and identify points or questions that will help your story.
  3. You need to identify:
    • Overall purpose
    • Intended audience
    • Why should the audience care
    • What should the audience take away from it
    • Did I get my message across
  4. Write conversationally. Write as if you're talking to someone in front of you.
  5. Write to the video. Think of all of the visual elements you'll use and write your script so that you identify those elements.
  6. Talk to yourself as you write. Speak it out loud to see if what you've written flows with your voice and how you talk. Listen to inflections and emphasis on certain parts of a word or sentence. You may need to change it based on how you speak it.
  7. Keep it short, simple and direct. A long script = a long video. You want your viewers to stay engaged. Every word should serve a purpose.
  8. Tell a story. The best videos leave a lasting impression. Great writers convey this through emotion - laughing, crying, etc.

http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/blog/write-engaging-script-6-tips/

Writing the News Story

Think of something that is current in the news that you would like to report on? It can be global, national, state or even Lamar related.

It will require some research,  online and possibly with interviews.

I want to check your work after each stage.

Remember that YOU are telling the story on camera!

  1. Idea
  2. Purpose and intended audience
  3. Outline
  4. Location(s) - make sure you consider the noise level
  5. People (only necessary if you are interviewing)
  6. Script - Rough Draft (3 - 6 scenes)
  7. Script - Final

Only after approval of each step should you move on.

Filming

You'll get the camera and other necessary equipment to begin filming.

Yes, you can check out the camera overnight - but it must be returned before school. Failure to comply will result in not being able to check out cameras.

Make sure that your location matches what you picked in your planning.  You should film your

Editing

Clean edits. Use your J K L Navigation as well as the Input (I) and Output (O) keys to edit the clips in your source monitor.

Clean edits are crucial!

You should add smooth transitions between clips (no page turns).

Use text to put a Title screen (5 seconds) at the beginning. No pre-made templates.

  1. Title of Story
  2. Name of Reporter (you)

Use text to put a Credits screen at the end (5 seconds). No pre-made templates.

  1. Camera (wo)man
  2. Reporter
  3. Person(s) being interviewed (if necessary)
  4. Edited by
  5. Date completed

Turning it in

Upload the video to your YouTube Channel. Make sure it is NOT marked private.  Add the following post to your Canvas ePortfolio, 1st 6 weeks page. Your newer posts go at the top.

  1. Title of the Challenge
  2. Answer the following questions
    1. What was your news story?
    2. Why did you choose it?
    3. What challenges did you face in filming it?
  3. Embed your video below the questions.