Scripting is a document that communicates the narrative and message of your video. Not all videos require a script and most of the videos that we will do for you are best done without a script. We want to ensure we capture the most authentic real you on screen. However if you feel you require a script we can explore that too.
what's in a script?
SCENE DESCRIPTION
An overview of what is going to be filmed in each scene or what is happening in each scene.
DIALOGUE
What is going to be said in the video.
DIRECTIONS
What actions your talent will be doing.
CAMERA CUES
Instructions on how the video should be filmed.
POST PRODUCTION NOTES
Instructions on how the video will be edited.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF SCRIPTING
LET'S HAVE A TWO WAY CONVO
NO SCRIPT
For the videos that we do, this is the best way to capture what you want to say is by being in the moment and having no script. Here we focus on your key messaging and develop questions to ask you so that we can extract from you the key messaging. This way we keep things relaxed and natural and then we piece together the ‘story’ in the editing suite.
THE ART OF NARRATION
voiceover
Videos such as “how to” videos, or videos that are instructional or share statistics, facts or figures can sometimes benefit from voiceovers.
This happens once the video has been filmed and recorded in our music studio. Our producers can work with you to create a voiceover script for your video.
READING ON CUE
auto-cue
This is where you read from an auto-cue, most familiar with newsreaders and media. We like to avoid this type of scripting because it requires a certain skill set to be able to look ‘natural’ while reading. We prefer to ask you questions and have a conversation.
HOLLYWOOD STYLE
film scripts
The most common type of script for filming movies! We don’t do that here but if you are interested in filmmaking and writing Hollywood stories, then head over to our DIY Creator School to check out some of our courses. Also if you’d like to join us on our podcast talking about all things filmmaking join us here.