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The script is your first step towards making a great video. It's taking your idea and turning it into dynamic characters, a twisting plot, and a memorable conclusion. Learning how to write a script can help you get the most out of your storytelling abilities, while the use of scriptwriting software can help develop that story with ease.

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  • How to Find the Story in Your Documentary

    How to Find the Story in Your Documentary
    Finding the right angle on a story can be as hard as finding a needle in a haystack. However, knowing your limitations and some factors that affect their potential can help you to find a story angle that is achievable and interesting.

  • The Different Styles of Documentary Storytelling

    The Different Styles of Documentary Storytelling
    There are many ways to tell a story. Whether you are planning to participate in your documentary, motivate people to act on a cause, or merely allow your audience to observe an event unfold, we will show you how your approach can tell a story that will engage your audience.

  • Structuring your Documentary Story into Shots, Scenes, & Acts

    Structuring your Documentary Story into Shots, Scenes, & Acts
    Structure is the spine that gives a documentary organization and meaning. We will help you start off on the right foot by showing you some common ways to make a solid story structure that your audience will want to emotionally invest themselves in.

  • The Perfect Plan: Storyboard and Shot List Creation

    Anonymous (not verified) - Thu, 07/01/2010 - 12:00am

    The Perfect Plan: Storyboard and Shot List Creation
    The production process is incredible - you transform inanimate words on paper into color, emotion and life on the screen. But producing a script isn't an easy endeavor.

  • Creating Characters

    Anonymous (not verified) - Tue, 04/01/2008 - 12:00am

    Creating Characters
    Getting the Most Out of Your Actors or Subjects

  • Power management for lighting. Secrets of story telling.

    Power management for lighting. Secrets of story telling.

    In our News & Technology segment, Derek and Mark look at a couple of "Off Shore Sightings" from Japan... JVC has a new Everio prototype while Panasonic is creating an A-V-C-H-D camcorder... Why are there no HD disc recorders in the U-S yet? Public Access in Hawaii on TV through the Internet.

    In our Tips & Techniques segment, Mark & Brian look at Power management for lighting... And some good tips on the secrets of storytelling.

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