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Storytelling & Script Writing for Video Production Live Hands-On Instructor-Led Training Class

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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.

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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

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ThinkB!G Exclusive LogoDuration & Times: 2 Days – 8:30AM-3:00PM EST

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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

Storytelling & Script Writing for Video Production Course Outline

[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.

What's Included in Your ThinkB!G Training
  • Expert Virtual Live Instructor-Led, Hands-On Training by Senior Consultants, Designers, and Developers
  • Remote Access to Class Computer with Pre-Installed Software—No Licenses, Installs, or Downloads Required!
  • Instructor Live View of Participant Screens for Real-Time Over-the-Shoulder Support
  • Digital Course Materials for Post-Class Reference
  • 1-Year Access to Searchable Class Recording
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Certification Pack Option (if applicable): Includes Online Test Prep, Exam Voucher + 1 Retake, and Virtual Exam Proctoring
  • IT Support for Technical Setup & During Training

No certification available

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What’s Included?

  • Custom Outline to include Targeted Topics Based on Your Learning Needs
  • Instructor Led Hands-On Virtual Online Live Training (VOLT™) & Certification
  • Training Delivered from Certified Instructors that are Senior Consultants
  • Official Curriculum Courseware & Personal Use of Class Recording for Limited Time
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Remote Access to ThinkB!G Class Computer with Software licenses & Class Files Pre-Installed for Use During TrainingNo Installs or Downloads
  • Instructor‘s Real-Time View of ThinkB!G Class Computer Screen for Immediate Live Interactive Support
  • If Certification Training is Selected, It May Include a Test Prep Tool, Testing Voucher with Free Retake, and Proctor Fee (if taken with ThinkB!G Virtually)
  • Note: IT Support is Available to Pre-Flight Virtual Class Set Up Before & During Training

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