A Detailed Lesson Plan in

Basic Video Production

(Applicable to all TEP Majors/Courses & Year Levels)

I. Objectives:
After the discussion, the student teachers will be able to:
a. determine several rudiments for video production;
b. demonstrate understanding on the functions of scriptwriter and technical aspects of script production;
c. construct a script for educational video production; and
d. reflect on the importance of adaption and innovation in facilitating learning.

II. Subject Matter

A. Topic: Fundamentals of Script Production

B. Reference/s: Basic Video Production pdf (file from DepEd Regional Office)
C. Material/s: powerpoint presentation
D. Value Concept: Cooperation in every activity

III. Procedure:
Teacher’s Activity Student Teacher’s Activity
Preliminary Activities
Prayer
Before we start, let us pray.
Aicell, kindly lead the prayer.
Aicell:
Let us pray.
Father God
Come, be with us today.
Fill or hearts with joy.
Fill our minds with learning.
Fill our classroom with peace.
Fill our lessons with fun.
Fill our friendships with kindness.
Fill our school with love.
Amen.
Amen. Be seated.

Greetings
As we wake up in the morning and open our eyes, there
are so many things that we should be grateful about. Life
teaches us things that we cannot only learn in the four
corners of the classroom. We can learn from our friends,
family, relatives, and even neighbors. We can learn from
the street and even in the market. We can learn from our
decisions that we make and situations that we are going
through. So, if you understand the message of what I am
saying, we can learn from everyone and everywhere.
Learning is not stagnant. It is a continuous process.
Good or bad, the point is, it is still called learning. Indeed,
there are so many things to be thankful about, and one
thing is, learning from our experiences that we could use
as wisdom in our every day life.
Today is another day of full of learning. Good morning
class!
Alright, it seems that everything is in order, the
classroom is clean, which is good. Just a reminder, as
future teachers, clean and organized classroom is
always part and a reflection of what kind of teacher you
are in the future.
Student Teachers: Good morning Ma’am!

Checking of Attendance
Let’s check your attendance. Is there any absent today in
your section?
Student Teachers: None, Ma’am. Everyone is present.
It is good to know that you have a complete attendance
today.

Review
A Blast From the Past
Last time, we discussed the topic on how to conduct an
Audience Analysis and Topic Research for the
educational video production. To check if you still
remember the past lesson, could you please remind me,
what is the importance of Audience Analysis, Eroll?

Eroll: Ma’am, Audience Analysis guide your choice of a

topic so that you select a topic that is relevant and useful
to the learners.
Very good, Eroll.
Aside from Audience Analysis which guide your choice of
a topic, it is always important to identify the audience
before conducting a topic research for your content.

Lesson Proper
Warm- Up
Now, I want all of you to pay attention on these images
on the screen. What did you notice?
Anyone? Yes, Jezle?
(Show images)

Jezle: Ma’am, the first image on the screen shows a

teacher discussing on a video lesson and the second
one, it shows a journalist reporting news.
Very good, Jezle.
Just like what Jezle said, the first image on the screen
shows a teacher discussing on a video lesson and the
second one, it shows a popular newscaster who is
reporting news. Why do you think I have shown you
these images? Is there any similarity or difference? Yes
Jezel? Jezel: Ma’am, the teacher in a video lesson and the
newscaster in news program are both reading what was
projected in a teleprompter.
Very good idea, Jezel. You are correct. Video lesson and
news program are similar in a way that both
subjects/talents are reading what was projected in a
teleprompter.

What do you call the texts that are being projected and
read by the teacher and newscaster in a teleprompter?
Yes, Jayvee?
Jayvee: Ma’am, I think it is called a script.

Excellent, Jayvee.
It is called a script.

Presentation of the Lesson

Do you have now any idea regarding our topic for today?
Yes, Ace?
Ace: Ma’am, our topic for today is about the
Fundamentals of Script Production.
Very good, Ace.
Today, our topic will be focusing on the Fundamentals of
Script Production.
Student Teachers are listening attentively.
Goals of the Day
As you absorb all the learnings for today’s lesson, here
are our goals:
a. determine several rudiments for video
production;
b. demonstrate understanding on the
functions of scriptwriter and technical
c. aspects of script production;
d. construct a script for educational video
production; and
e. reflect on the importance of adaption
and innovation in facilitating learning.
Student Teachers are listening attentively.
Discussion
Overview of the Lesson
During the peak of the pandemic, everything was shut
down, transportation, establishments, and even schools.
To continue giving quality and accessible education,
educational videos and modules were created aligned
with the Most Essential Learning Competencies or
MELCs included in the K-12 Curriculum.

As future teachers and a product of 21st century, you

should know how to facilitate learning in many different
ways and how to incorporate technology in it. Either you
are majoring in English, Filipino, Math, Science, etc. This
skill in script production is necessary whether you are
preparing a short educational video or video lesson. You
can use it anytime, and your students will have an
access to these educational videos anytime without
worrying even if your students failed to attend your class
or missed an activity.
Creating educational videos do not end as face-to-face
classes resume. Future teachers like you should learn
how to innovate for the sake of facilitating learning,
adaption and innovation in giving quality and accessible
education.
Student Teachers are listening attentively.
Basically, the Basic Video Production team involves
1.SCRIPTWRITER/TALENT
2. CONTENT EDITOR
3. ILLUSTRATOR
4. ANIMATOR& MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER
5. VIDEO EDITOR

Since, we are only focusing today on Script Production,

we will discuss the remaining parts of Basic Video
Production on the following days.

Anna, could you please read the Functions of a

Scriptwriter in Video Production

Anna: Functions of a Scriptwriter in Video Production

The scriptwriter
- writes script
- is also the talent
- does the audience analysis,
Thank you Anna: - does the topic research
Usually, the scriptwriter is also the talent in a video
lesson or educational video. Why? It is because, the
scriptwriter knows exactly the whole content and flow of
the video. And as a scriptwriter, it is important to be
familiar with your audience, are your audience
Elementary, Junior, or Senior High School students. It is
important for the sake of the content of the script. And
lastly, as a scriptwriter, before writing your script, it is
fundamental to do a topic research for factual references.
As future teachers, you should avoid giving misleading
information to your students. The content should be free
from factual error.
Student Teachers are listening attentively.
Let’s proceed with the next function. Please read, Marie.
Marie:
The scriptwriter should apply curriculum standards in the
video lessons
Thank you, Marie.
Who has an idea regarding this second function of script
production?
Yes, Ben.
Ben: Ma’am, the scriptwriter should apply curriculum
standards in the video lessons for the reason that the
content of the script should be aligned with the Most
Essential Learning Competencies or (MELCs).
Very good, Ben.
The content of the script should be aligned with the Most
Essential Learning Competencies or (MELCs).Those
MELCs are the bases when it comes in assessing our
students. Did they understand the lesson? Are the
students can be able to perform or do the task required
by the teacher? So, when it comes in writing a script to
be produced as educational videos, content should be
aligned with the MELCs. Never give a lesson or topic that
is not included in MELCs.
Student Teachers are listening attentively.
Next function, please read George.

George:
The scriptwriter should follow appropriate guidelines
which is to adhere to the DepEd standards and
guidelines in the development of content.
Thank you George.
The scriptwriter should follow appropriate guidelines
which is, to adhere to the DepEd standards and
guidelines in the development of content. Just like
what I have mentioned, the content should always be
aligned with the MELCs.

Kat, please read the next Function of a Scriptwriter and

give your idea about it.
Kat: The scriptwriter should ensure the correctness of the
content.
Ma’am, the correctness of the content is very important
because just like what you said earlier, we should only
provide the students with facts and avoid giving vague
and misleading information.
Very good idea, Kat.
Just like what I have said earlier, as future teacher
whose job is to educate, you should only provide the
students with facts and avoid giving vague and
misleading information. The content should always be
free from factual errors.
Student Teachers are listening attentively.
For the last Function of a Scriptwriter in Video
Production, the scriptwriter should know how to do plan
of action including the technical directions.
With this last function of scriptwriter, it is fundamental
that the scriptwriter is knowledgeable when it comes in
technicalities. Later, I will be discussing all of that.
Student Teachers are listening attentively.
With all the functions of a scriptwriter, the question is,
what is really a script?
Lesson plan can be relatively considered as a script. The
following are definitions of script according to Merriam
Webster.

The SCRIPT is the HEART and SOUL of every

successful theatrical play, broadcast media (TV and
Radio or any video presentation.
A script is meant to be the technical instructions of what
you are witnessing (audio-visual) on screen and of what
you are hearing over the radio.

In TV scripts, spelling guide (preferably phonetics guide)

may be provided for unfamiliar terms and words that are
hard to pronounce.

Lyka, how do you read this term or word?

Lyka: Worcestershire
That is correct, Lyka.
It is pronounced as Woo s-ter- sheer.

Take a look at these acronyms. When it comes in writing

a script, there is a difference between writing acronyms
for Print and Broadcast.
When we say Print, it could be a newspaper, journal,
magazine and other reading materials. When we say
Broadcast, it is the script for television or radio.

ACRONYMS

PRINT BROADCAST
DepEd Dep-Ed
COMELEC COMELEC
WHO W-H- O

Let us analyse the difference between these two

sentences.
Please read, Jamie.
Jamie:
WHO confirmed that there are 1,599, 704 deaths all over
the world as of December 13th.

W-H-O confirmed that there are 1,599, 704 deaths all

over the world as of December 13th.
Thank you, Jamie.
In the first sentence, the acronym for World Health
Organization which is WHO is used in Print and the
second sentence is used for Broadcast. If you are going
to write a script and you used an acronym for print in
broadcast, it is confusing for the talent on how to read it
especially if he/she is not familiar with the acronym. So,
as a scriptwriter for video production, especially if you
are not the talent, you have to follow the guidelines in
writing acronym for broadcast.
Student Teachers are listening attentively.

Now, let’s proceed in WRITING NUMBERS IN

BROADCAST STYLE

1 to 11: one, two, three (spell out)

12 to 999: 12, 13, 614

(write in figures but spell out at the start of sentences)
e.g. Forty-three others remain hospitalized in serious
conditions.

Student Teachers are listening attentively.

Over 1000: (Combination of first two number rules)

Dates: August 1st, July 4th, December 31st

Is there any question before we proceed with the other

subtopic?

None so far. Alright, let’s discuss the TIPS IN Student Teachers: None, Ma’am.
SCRIPTWRITING
The first one is,
1. Keep in mind that in broadcast writing the attribution
goes at the beginning of the sentence.
Take a look at the example.

WRITE: Secondary School Principal Alvin Roxas says…

NOT: Alvin Roxas, the Secondary School Principal

says…..

Next, please read the second Tip in Scriptwriting and its

example, then give your idea, Eroll.

Errol:
Avoid direct quotations. Listeners or viewers might
assume a direct quote to be the anchor’s own words.
Paraphrase instead. Use a sound bite.

CONFUSING: “I am not guilty “. This, Jack Santos said in

an interview with DZXM.
Nice idea, Errol.
As much as possible, scriptwriter should refrain from SIMPLE: Jack Santos says he’s not guilty.
using direct quotation because the listeners or viewers
might assume a direct quote to be the anchor’s own
words. So, by paraphrasing the direct quotation, it
sounds simple and easy to comprehend.

The last tip in scriptwriting is, Avoid “not” and “no”. Take
a look at the following examples. Student Teachers are listening attentively.

NEGATIVE: The Sandiganbayan did not approve

President Estrada’s request to allow him to stay
temporarily in his residence in San Juan.

POSITIVE: The Sandiganbayan has rejected President

Estrada’s request to stay temporarily in his residence in
San Juan.
Another subtopic is the 6 C’s in Scriptwriting. Student Teachers are listening attentively.
Aika, what are the 6 C’s in Scriptwriting?

l
Aika: The 6 C’s in Scriptwriting are:

* CLEAR
* CONCISE
* CORRECT
* CREDIBLE
Thank you Aika. * CRISP
The first C in 6 C’s in Script Writing is, it should be * COMPLETE
CLEAR
Each idea in script should be easily understood.

Example: Inanunsyo ng Philippine Institute of Student Teachers are listening attentively.

Volcanology and Seismology o PHIVOLCS
(PHI- VOKS) na walang sinuman ang nakakaalam kung
kaylan tatama ang “The Big One”.

Next C is CONCISE
- means using the fewest words to present your
information accurately and clearly

- free from all unnecessary details

Kim, please read the example and give your idea.

Kim:
LENGTHY:
Sinabi ni Senador Richard Gordon na kaya hindi
maisulong ang automated elections ay dahil mismong
COMELEC ang humahadlang nito.

CONCISE:
Sinabi ni Senador Richard Gordon na ang COMELEC
Very good, Kim. ang pangunahing humahadlang sa pagsusulong ng
Another example: automated elections.
NOT THIS:
The Joint Foreign Chamber of Commerce in the
Philippines was unequivocal in asserting yesterday that it
will continue to have confidence in the country even
though some of its members gave President Aquino a
passing grade.

BUT THIS:
Foreign investors say they will continue to set up
businesses in the country.

Another C is CORRECT. Student Teachers are listening attentively.

-Free from errors in all aspects
(spelling, syntax, format and the like)
One mistake could potentially ruin a career. This is one
reason why “Correctness” is the most important C.
Simply stated, copy must be free from factual errors.
Learn the basic grammar rules and use a dictionary.

Let’s correct this:

Incorrect:
American pop star Justine Bieber was scheduled too
hold a concert at the Philippines Arena in Bohaue,
Bulacan on September 30.

Correct:
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber is scheduled to hold a Student Teachers are listening attentively.
concert at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan on
September 30th.

Janine, please read the next C and try to explain.

Janine: The next C is CREDIBLE.

Very good, Janine. Script should be sensible enough to be effective.
The next C is CRISP. Media bias is one thing. Rejection of reality is another.
Clean and smooth to be delivered. The script should be fair especially the topic content.

Lenny, please read the examples, then give your idea

regarding each sentence difference.

Lenny:
WEAK:
There is a fire of the roof deck of the abandoned
Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) building in
Dinalupihan, Bataan.

STRONG:
The last C is COMPLETE. Fire has broken out on the roof deck of the abandoned G-
All elements of script must be fully intact. S-I-S building in Dinalupihan, Bataan.

Usually, there are three kinds of script for TV Production.

1. Narrative Script
2. Story Board Script
3. Production Script

(Show examples)
Now, let’s proceed with the technical aspect of
Scriptwriting.
First, we have the Audio/Visual Media Script
Directions. Aicell, please read the Musical Direction.

Student Teachers are listening attentively.

Aicell:
MUSICAL DIRECTION
MUSIC UP/OUT – play or stop the music
MUSIC FADE IN/OUT – music slowly
increases/decreases in volume to or from silence
MUSIC UP AND UNDER – music plays then becomes
softer; usually done in preparation for voiceover
performances
Thank you, Aicell. MUSIC CROSSFADE TO ___
Aside from Musical Direction, we have the VISUAL - playing music track fades out while another track
DIRECTION. is fading in to replace it
MUSIC SEGUE TO ___
Shot Distance – dictates how much of a subject you - playing music track abruptly stops and is
show in the video frame immediately replaced by another track

Long Shot (LS) – shows the subject from afar, includes

part of the background

Full Body Shot (FBS) – shows the subject from head to

toe, not much background shown

Medium Shot (MS)

– shows the subject from waist-up or waist down

Close Up (CU) – shows the subject shoulders to top of

head

Extreme Close Up (ECU) – shows a detail of subject’s

body (i.e. nose, eyes, hand, etc.)

Next is, we have the Shot Angle.

It dictates the position of the camera relative to the
subject.
Please read the first and second shot angles, Valerie.

Student Teachers are listening attentively.

Valerie:
Thank you Valerie. High Angle (HA) – camera is above the subject, tilted
NORMAL ANGLE/ Eyelevel Angle down; subject appears small and weak, with head larger
An eyelevel angle is the one in which the camera is than normal size.
placed at the subject’s height, so if the actor is looking at
the lens, he wouldn’t have to look up or down. Eyelevel Normal Angle (NA) – camera is at regular eye-level;
shots are incredibly common because they are neutral. subject appears as if seen with one’s own eyes

How about the Low Angle, please read Ace.

Thank you, Ace.

Low angles make characters look dominant, aggressive,
or ominous. Ace: Low Angle (LA)
– camera is below the subject, tilted up; subject appears
So, in Shot Angle, we have the high angle, normal angle, large and formidable, with head smaller than normal size
which is the most commonly used, and then the last one,
low angle.

The last thing be familiar with, when it comes in the

technical aspect is the Camera Movement. Student Teachers are listening attentively.

Camera movement – used to follow the subject or show

a large subject (or the background) in its entirety

In Camera Movement, we have

Zoom In/Out – using the camera’s zoom controls,
changes focal length/point of view to come closer to or Student Teachers are listening attentively.
farther from the subject; shows less of the background
but shooting zoomed in for long periods is discouraged
due to shaky appearance of the shot
Pan Left/Right – change the viewing angle by turning the
camera left or right towards your subject; most common
way to do this is turning at the waist.

Aside from these camera movement, please read the

remaining, Gio.
 Gio:
Tilt Up/Down – change the viewing angle by turning the
camera up or down towards your subject; most common
way to do this is to look up or down
Dolly In/Out – moving closer to or farther from the subject;
Thank you, Gio. if done properly does not show the shakiness like those in
Remember, in technical aspects, we have the Musical zoomed in shots
Direction, Visual Direction/Shot Distance, Shot Angle and Track Left/Right – moving parallel to or with the subject;
the Camera Movement. best done by turning by the waist towards the subject and
walking in a path parallel to the subject (instead of
Now that you are already familiar with the technical sidestepping)
aspects in writing a script for Video Production, the last
thing to remember are the THINGS TO CONSIDER IN
WRITING TECHNICAL DIRECTIONS

1. Describe musical scoring Student Teachers are listening attentively.

* Mode and Length of time

Example:
MUSIC CROSSFADE (1 SEC) TO MS,PANNING, NA
OF SPEAKER:

2. Describe video shot orientation such as:

CU (Close-Up), MS (Medium Shot), LS(Long Shot), and
ECU (Extreme Close-Up)

Example:
MUSIC CROSSFADE ( 1 SEC) TO MS, PANNING, NA
OF SPEAKER:

3. Describe subject’s angle.

HA (High Angle), NA (Normal Angle), LA (Low Angle)

Example:
MUSIC CROSSFADE (1 SEC) TO MS, PANNING, NA
OF SPEAKER:

(Show example of Educational Video Airtime)

Student Teachers are listening attentively.

 Broadcast Part Airtime
OBB/GFX Sulong 15 Seconds
Edukalidad

Introduction 25 Seconds

Prayer 1 Minute

Motivation/Review 2 Minutes
Lesson Proper 12 Minutes
Activity 3 Minutes
Evaluation 5 Minutes
Assignment 1 Minute
Extro 10 Seconds
CBB/GFX /Production
10 Seconds
Team

Do you have any question regarding the topic?

If you do not have any question, then let us proceed with Student Teachers: None, Ma’am!
the Checking for Understanding.
Application
Alright, let us answer the following questions.
Directions: Identify the following statements.
Raise your hand, if you want to answer.
Are you ready?
For question number 1,
1. It refers to a camera movement wherein shows
less of the background but shooting zoomed in
for long periods is discouraged due to shaky
appearance of the shot.
Student Teachers will answer the questions.
Who wants to answer the first question? Yes Jayvee?
Jayvee: Ma’am Zoom in/Zoom out
That’s correct.
Question number 2
2. It is one of the 6 C’s in scriptwriting which
means using the fewest words to present your
information accurately and clearly.

Yes, Anna?
Anna: Ma’am, the answer is CONCISE.
Very good, Anna. Next question.
3. It is a kind of Shot distance wherein it shows the
subject from afar, includes part of the
background
What is the answer Gina?
Gina: Ma’am, the answer is Long Shot or LS.
That is correct.
Question number 4
4. It is a kind of Musical Direction wherein the
playing music track abruptly stops and is
immediately replaced by another track.

Yes, Carlo?
Carlo: Ma’am, the answer is Music Segue To.
Excellent answer.
Here is the last question.
5. What are The 6 Cs in Scriptwriting?
Yes, Jamaica?
Jamaica: Ma’am, the 6 C’s in Scriptwriting are:
* CLEAR
* CONCISE
* CORRECT
* CREDIBLE
* CRISP
* COMPLETE
Very good, Jamaica.
It seems that all of you really understood the lesson.
Generalization
Analysis
As a future teacher, why do you think you need to adapt
and continuously innovating in facilitating learning? Yes,
Fiya?
Fiya: Ma’am, As a future teacher, it is important that we
are equipped with knowledge on how to cope with the
different strategies in facilitating learning to continue
giving quality and accessible education.
Excellent idea, Fiya.
As a future teacher, it is important that you are equipped
with knowledge on how to cope with the different
strategies in facilitating learning to continue giving quality
and accessible education. This pandemic has brought us
unprecedented or challenging task not only to teachers
but also to students. We learned to adapt and evolve and
continuously evolving in the field education. Providing
educational videos to our students is only one way of
continuously providing quality education. Just like what I
have said at the beginning of the lesson, creating
educational videos do not end as face-to-face classes
resume. Future teachers like you should learn how to
innovate for the sake of facilitating learning so that no
one will be left behind, and that is the focus and mantra
of K-12 education.

IV. Evaluation
Unboxing Performance Task
For your performance task, please, follow the directions
responsibly to avoid repetition of work. Failure to follow
the directions corresponds to revision of performance
task/ activity.
Student Teachers are collaborating with their
groupmates.
Since it will take longer time to write a script, you may
continue the task on the next meeting, you may pass
only the draft for today.

Directions:
 1. Group yourselves with five (5) members, then
write a script for educational video of your
chosen topic included and aligned in the First
Quarter of Most Essential Learning
Competencies (MELC’s) in the K-12 Curriculum.
2. The script should be 15-20 pages long with an
equivalent and estimated airtime of 15-20
minutes.
3. The copy of MELC’s and format/template of the
script will be given to each group leader.

This is the rubric for your Performance Task (PT).

Criteria Points
Content 10
Application of 6 C’s 10
Organization of ideas 7
Grammar/Mechanics 3
Total 30

Do you have any question regarding the PT?

Student Teachers: None, Ma’am!
That is good. I am glad that everything is clear.

Alright. Pass the draft of your script.

Student Teachers are passing the draft of the script.
V. Assignment
Let’s Reflect!
Directions:
For your assignment, in a yellow paper, write a short
narrative reflecting what you have learned in the topic
discussed. Refrain from copy pasting answers from the
internet. Failure to do so would mean the assignment will
not be recorded.
Student Teachers are listening attentively.
I hope everything is clear. Indeed, it is a day full of
learning. See you next meeting. Have a good day.
Goodbye class.
Student Teachers: Goodbye, Ma’am!

Prepared by:

MAREVI D. ORTEGA
Subject Teacher