Video Script Writing

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Free Online Course: Video Script Writing provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 2-3 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Video Script Writing is taught by Rick Allen Lippert.

Overview
  • Guides you through the process of script writing for informational videos, commercials, and public service announcements.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • How to use the exercise files
    1. Introduction to Script Writing
    • Defining informational video
    • Establishing goals and purposes for an informational video
    • Understanding modes of persuasion
    • Comparing script writing to home building
    • Defining and using script terminology
    2. Formatting an Informational Script
    • Identifying types of informational scripts
    • Setting up a title page and two-column script in Word
    • Setting up a title page and two-column script in Pages
    • Setting up a title page and two-column script in Google Docs
    • Comparing the informational video script to a screenplay format
    • Using Word to create an informational video script template
    • Using Pages to create an informational video script template
    • Using Google Docs to create an informational video script template
    3. The Script Writing Process
    • Analyzing the audience
    • Determining the look
    • Preparing to write
    • Getting started with an outline
    • Writing the first draft
    • Presenting the script
    • Revising the draft
    • Writing a commercial script
    • Writing a script for a public service announcement (PSA)
    • Finalizing the script
    • Challenge: Write your own script
    • Solution: Write your own script
    Conclusion
    • Next steps