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Two Column Script

The document outlines the structure and guidelines for creating a two-column script for video production, with video details on the left and audio instructions on the right. It emphasizes the importance of detailed descriptions, conversational tone, and the effective use of visuals and sound. Additionally, it introduces the AIDA formula for capturing audience engagement.

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Two Column Script

The document outlines the structure and guidelines for creating a two-column script for video production, with video details on the left and audio instructions on the right. It emphasizes the importance of detailed descriptions, conversational tone, and the effective use of visuals and sound. Additionally, it introduces the AIDA formula for capturing audience engagement.

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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 The audio portion
INSTRUCTIONS of
ALWAYS GO HERE. the script goes
BE AS DETAILED on the
AS POSSIBLE. right hand side
VIDEO and is
INSTRUCTIONS ARE
IN ALL CAPS. double spaced.
Video Audio
 2-COLUMN FORMAT Any additional
TIP: CREATE A 2- directions
COLUMN SCRIPT BY should be listed in
USING THE TABLE parentheses before
FUNCTION IN YOUR the
WORD PROCESSOR. copy.
 CHOOSE A 2-COLUMN
TABLE WITH 15-20 Also, indicate who
ROWS. ADD ROWS AS is
NEEDED. speaking: narrator,
character, etc…
Video Audio
 (Special
EACH BOX IN THE instructions include
LEFT COLUMN details about the
SHOULD CONTAIN audio: e.g., UP,
UNDER, ESTABLISH)
NO MORE THAN A
 Example___________
SINGLE SHOT
(Theme music up,
establish, then
EACH SHOT MUST under)
EXACTLY MATCH Narrator: Water - the
single most important
THE AUDIO
element on earth.
Video Audio
 ALSO IN THE LEFT  Be as detailed as
COLUMN: SPECIFIC possible with
instructions,
VISUAL DIRECTIONS
music and sound
(CUTS, effects
DISSOLVES),  Write out
GRAPHICS, TITLES, everything just as
SPECIAL EFFECTS, it is meant to be
Lower Thirds spoken aloud.
(NAME AND TITLE).  Keep script
conversational
Sample Script Page

VIDEO AUDIO
FADE UP ON AERIAL (MUSIC UP: “YEA
SHOT – BRYANT- ALABAMA”)
DENNY STADIUM
DISSOLVE TO LS, MUSIC CONTINUES
DENNY CHIMES
DISSOLVE TO LS, (MUSIC UNDER)
REESE PHIFER HALL NARRATOR: “One of
the best kept
secrets in higher
education, the
University of
Scripting notes
 Narration, dialogue 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 notes
 A great deal of information
can be communicated in 30
seconds
 Scripts must be 30 seconds, no
more (read them aloud)
Scripting notes
 TV is a visual medium, don’t be
afraid to exploit this and
create visually stimulating
messages
 Music and sound effects are
also of incredible importance,
use them when appropriate
 Just like advertising, one key
goal is to “break through the
clutter”
Production Elements
 Dialogue
 Action
 Standup (speaking to camera)
 Soundbite (Interview)
 Voice-Over with B-Roll
 Graphic Tag
AIDA Formula
 Attention
 Interest
 Desire
 Action

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