Lynda - Script Writing for Nonfiction Video

Size: 685MB | Duration: 1h 47m | Video: AVC (.mp4) 1280x720 30fps | Audio: AAC 48KHz 2ch

Genre: eLearning | Level: Appropriate for all | Language: English

Content creators are producing more reality-based videos than ever before. Nonfiction video can promote advocacy, fundraising, training, and even "edutainment. " But producing any video without a solid script is a challenge. Even corporate or documentary films. By learning an effective script writing and script-to-screen process, producers can lower their overhead costs and improve storytelling impact and audience engagement. In this course, you'll learn how to write nonfiction scripts that work with a variety of budgets. Taught by Amy DeLouise, a passionate educator who has scripted hundreds of award-winning videos, it's packed with tools and tips for every level of writer and producer. Her script-to-screen workflow will help you develop your story goals and structure, create a narrative arc, work with sound bites, find the right tools to write your script, and pitch your script to clients and stakeholders.

Topics include:

* The benefits of scripting

* Defining your story goals

* Building a story structure, including point of view, characters, and style

* Creating a compelling narrative arc

* Creating a treatment

* Building shooting vs. editing scripts

* Writing before interviewing

* Working with script writing software

* Creating a script template

* Using storyboards for script pitches