Think BIG provides excellent training and the ability to take no matter where you are. -DOD, Lisa (Storytelling & Script Writing for Video Production Live Hands-On Instructor-Led Training Class)
In this hands-on, two-day Storytelling & Script Writing for Video Production training course, you will learn the entire video production workflow. You will gain real world experience throughout this workflow from start to finish. Starting with storytelling techniques on creating and crafting your story, designing your storyboard to provide a visual roadmap for your production, and ending with script writing. This course is designed to provide you with the foundational knowledge needed in thinking through and organizing your video productions. This course is useful for Video Professionals using applications such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro X, Avid, and for eLearning Professionals using applications such as Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, and Camtasia.
Commercial Price Per Person 2-Day Class: $795
GSA/Government Price Per Person 2-Day Class: $640.81
Non-Profit/Education Price Per Person 2-Day Class: $745
Duration & Times: 2 Days – 8:30AM-3:00PM EST
Locations for Training:
Course Description: In this hands-on, two-day Storytelling & Script Writing for Video Production training course, you will learn the entire video production workflow. You will gain real world experience throughout this workflow from start to finish. Starting with storytelling techniques on creating and crafting your story, designing your storyboard to provide a visual roadmap for your production, and ending with script writing. This course is designed to provide you with the foundational knowledge needed in thinking through and organizing your video productions. This course is useful for Video Professionals using applications such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro X, Avid, and for eLearning Professionals using applications such as Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, and Camtasia.
Prerequisites: Students must have a good working knowledge of computers, operating systems, using a mouse, keyboard, standard menus and commands.
Required Technical Set-Up:
• Primary computer connected to a second monitor OR second computer to view instructor live
• Reliable High-speed internet connection
• Web Browser: Google Chrome Preferred (Alternative: Microsoft Edge)
• 3-Button Computer mouse
• Audio Speaker/Microphone (built-in to computer or external)
Job Roles That Use Storytelling & Script Writing:
Communication Professionals
Content Creators
Video Professionals
eLearning Developers
Projects That Use Storytelling & Script Writing:
Producing Storyboards and Scripts
Creating Workflows for Video Pre & Post Production
Designing eLearning Course Content
[one_half]1. Overview of Video Production Workflow
Understanding the Stages of Production
Using the Rapid Media Technique (RMT) for Video Production
• Educational
• Promotional
• Informational
• Documentary
• Entertainment (Video).
Why Write a Script?
Message Layers in Video Production
2. Storytelling
Choosing an Idea
Theme
Structure
Drama and Conflict
Casting Characters
Creating Empathy
Villains
Endings
Storytelling, what is it?
Storytelling as a Communications Tool
Crafting and Telling the Story
Media Communication Basics
Video Psychology & Information Processing
Implications for Video Writers
Brainstorming
Lessons from Myths and Movies
Stories as Script Content
[/one_half][one_half_last]3. Storyboarding
Types of Storyboards
A Visual Roadmap for the Story
Script Breakdown & Storyboards
RMT & Storyboarding before Scripting
Rendering: Little Drawings, Big Ideas
Tools for Storyboarding: The Humble Pencil & The Simple Sharpie
Numbering and Inserting Shots
Composition: Screen Direction and Visual Logic
What the Camera Sees: Deep and Wide
Framing Heights and Angles
Movement
4. Script Writing
The Script: Writing for Picture
Spoken word in video
Writing for Picture
Principles of Writing video scripts
Writing Aurally
Write Conversationally
Script Layout
Picture-word relationship
Tone
Sentence construction
Words & Word Types
Verbs, Nouns & Adverbs
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Disclaimer: All course objectives and outlines are used as a guideline and are subject to change to ensure the latest information is covered to support real world use of the technology.
Software Versions: ThinkB!G open enrollment classes are taught on the most current version of software whenever possible. To request a specific version, please Contact Us or call us at 301-362-2250.
No certification available
If you have a team of individuals, you can receive bulk discounts by doing your own Private training session & cover your specific learning objectives!
Think BIG provides excellent training and the ability to take no matter where you are. -DOD, Lisa (Storytelling & Script Writing for Video Production Live Hands-On Instructor-Led Training Class)
Storytelling is a subjective matter and it’s too easy to fall out of touch with what is current and relative or how to utilize older concepts into new processes. This course lays the foundation to quickly navigate this. -DMA, Shanice (PVT Storytelling & Script Writing for Video Production Live Hands-On Instructor-Led Training Class)
The training was great. I learned a lot about how to reimagine an in-person course for a virtual environment. -DINFOS, Dorlinda (Storytelling & Script Writing for Video Production Live Hands-On Instructor-Led Training Class)
Think BIG is my ‘go-to’ source for training. They have so many interesting topics to choose from, and I want to take them all. I could practically live there. -Independent, Douglas (Storytelling & Script Writing for Video Production Live Hands-On Instructor-Led Training Class)
Great people helping with the computer set up and extremely helpful overall. -Independent, Mellizza (Storytelling & Script Writing for Video Production Live Hands-On Instructor-Led Training Class)
Important Notice: Please avoid accessing ThinkB!G remote student computers on devices marked as classified or containing confidential information. Opt for an alternate computer for your training requirements, and for any specific class participation needs or inquiries, don’t hesitate to get in touch with
[email protected].