Twocolumnscriptformat.pptVIP

Two-column script format Updated July 3, 2006 Video Scripts A variety of script formats are used. Most follow certain guidelines but may vary depending upon the organization. Screenwriting, Broadcast Journalism and Writing for Electronic Media cover writing in much more detail. Brief overview of 2 column format Two-column script Helpful means of organizing shots and video ALL VIDEO information goes in the left column ALL AUDIO information goes in the right column Be as detailed as possible Use the ‘table’ function of your word processor to create a 2-column table Video? Audio VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS ALWAYS GO HERE.? BE AS DETAILED AS POSSIBLE.? VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS ARE IN ALL CAPS. The audio portion of the script goes on the right hand side and is double spaced. Video? Audio 2-COLUMN FORMAT TIP: CREATE A 2-COLUMN SCRIPT BY USING THE TABLE FUNCTION IN YOUR WORD PROCESS.? CHOOSE A 2-COLUMN TABLE WITH 15-20 ROWS.? ADD ROWS AS NEEDED. Any additional directions should be listed in parentheses before the copy. Also, indicate who is speaking: narrator, character, etc… Video? Audio EACH BOX IN THE LEFT COLUMN SHOULD CONTAIN NO MORE THAN A SINGLE SHOT EACH SHOT MUST EXACTLY MATCH THE AUDIO (Special instructions include details about the audio: e.g., UP, UNDER, ESTABLISH) Example___________ (Theme music up, establish, then under) Narrator: Water - the single most important element on earth. Video? Audio ALSO IN THE LEFT COLUMN: SPECIFIC VISUAL DIRECTIONS (CUTS, DISSOLVES), GRAPHICS, TITLES, SPECIAL EFFECTS, Lower Thirds (NAME AND TITLE). Be as detailed as possible with instructions, music and sound effects Write out everything just as it is meant to be spoken aloud. Keep script conversational Scripting notes Narration, dialog should be as conversational as possible and appropriate for the characters Strive for natural flow and read copy aloud once written Contractions, informal verbiage acceptable if appropriate for topic Scripting n