How to write a video script

05/17/20 • 18 min

Perhaps writing a video script seems like a really complicated process to you. So much so that you’ve never actually tried.
But if you get some good pointers you’ll be off and running, or writing in this case. It’s not a great mystery. You don’t need a literary degree or any professional copywriting skills. You just need the ability to work through the process.

And in this episode of the Moonshine Moonshot series, we are going to walk you through the process on how to write a video script. By the end, you’ll

Know how to plan out the length of your video script.

How to structure the script - beginning, middle, end.
How to start the script in a way that grabs attention.
Important visual elements.
Custom thumbnail tips.
What is an AV script?
How to work focus keywords into the script.
How to create versions of your script or video.
How to plan what people see as well as the dialogue or narration.
How to source music for your video.

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And in this episode of the Moonshine Moonshot series, we are going to walk you through the process on how to write a video script. By the end, you’ll

Know how to plan out the length of your video script.

How to structure the script - beginning, middle, end.
How to start the script in a way that grabs attention.
Important visual elements.
Custom thumbnail tips.
What is an AV script?
How to work focus keywords into the script.
How to create versions of your script or video.
How to plan what people see as well as the dialogue or narration.
How to source music for your video.

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Communicating in a crisis

The world is going through a very tough time. There’s no way around it. But there are ways to communicate important messages that can cut through and be heard.

At Moonshine Agency we’ve needed to communicate important health messages on a number of occasions.

We’ve drawn on this experience to create a new series of important health messages during the Covid 19 pandemic. They are very specific and customised videos, tailored to suit each community they are targeting in the Top End of Australia.

In this weeks episode of the Moonshine Moonshot series, Mike and Sue are sharing how they did this to help you with key takeaways you can apply to your own work.
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How to Repurpose Your Video Content with Versioning

How to repurpose your video content with versioning. What is versioning? It's the ultimate in multi-tasking for your video. The art of making one thing many. And it's not hard.
After you’ve watched you’ll not only know how to maximise on your video investment to get maximum bang for your buck. But as a side brag, you’ll also be in the know on the lingo because you’ll know what versioning is. So you can drop that in your team meeting and wow the pants off your marketing team!!!
Learn
What is versioning?
How to make multiple versions and durations to suit different platforms.
How to update your video with end cards and motion graphics.
Ideas on how to freshen up your content to keep it current.
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