How do you write dope script
You don't. I think that when people recite 'scripts' for their videos, they'll often sound robotic and like complete crap.
But that's not to say that I don't write down a rough structure for the particular points that I need my videos to hit, and what they'll sound like.
(Quite the contrary, actually. For just about everything I shoot, I write down SOMETHING.)
So, here's my formula for 'scripting' my content without, uh, actually scripting it...?
I’ll use charity: water as the framework for this story.
Step 1. Identify a problem or hook. Identify the #1 problem that you’ll be addressing in this video, and why that’s important. i.e. 1 in 10 people around the world don’t have access to clean water. Bang! You’ve hooked people, and told them exactly what the video is going to be about.
Step 2. Story. Expand upon that problem with a story that relates to it. i.e. Here’s Jonny. Jonny doesn’t have access to clean water, because some massive chemical company thought it’d be a good idea to dump chemicals in there. Here’s his story.
Part 3. Solution or takeaway. Give 2 or 3 simple ideas for how people can overcome that problem. Give them valuable insights and ideas that will help them grow, and move past their problem (or at least start viewing it in a different light).
i.e. That’s why we’ve created charity: water — we partner with local organizations around the world in order to help give their communities access to clean water.
Focus on your opening statement
The first line is what is going to hook your viewer. Introductions may bore the audience, so perhaps start out with stating a problem (hint: you are the solution). Just remember, you want people to want to watch your video, so what is interesting to you, may not be the average person.
Remember the concept of your story
Each line matters; there is no room for error when writing a script for a minute-long video. Under certain circumstances there is often room for the opportunity to use humor as we see in the Dollar Shave Club video, but take care not to overdo it. A simple misinterpretation of humor can be disastrous.
Once you have answered this question, you can move onto concepts and web video styles.
Pay attention to transitions
When you are watching your web video post-production, be sure to pay attention to the transitions. While it seems perfectly normal to you to cut to the picture of a man tripping up the stairs, the rest of us are left scratching our heads. Why did he trip? Is that part of the product? And why is he orange?
Consult a friend
Sometimes having an unbiased friend watch the final product can help…just to be sure. Your online video is more likely to have positive results if it begins with a good script. So make sure every line counts and adds something important to your overall goal.
If you're writing a script for someone else, please don't do it before you take an advance money or something that assures your financial transaction.
There is no such thing as script in Music Video, you just have to write down the screenplay man.
A typical screenplay for movies, series or music video includes the following:
- Scene
- Location
- Camera angle
- Actors placement
- Dialogues (if any)
- Motion of the camera
- Light exposure (climatic conditions)
- Light placements (if using any)
- Boom microphone placement (if using any)
That's probably it man!
Hope it helped in some way.
Cheers!
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