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Two-Column Script Format

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Two-column script format

Updated July 3, 2006

Video Scripts

A variety of script formats are used. Most follow certain guidelines but may vary depending upon the organization. Screenwriting, Broadcast Journalism and Writing for Electronic Media cover writing in much more detail. Brief overview of 2 column format

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
VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS ALWAYS GO HERE. BE AS DETAILED AS POSSIBLE. VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS ARE IN ALL CAPS.

Audio
The audio portion of the script goes on the right hand side and is double spaced.

Video

Audio
Any additional directions should be listed in parentheses before the copy. Also, indicate who is speaking: narrator, character, etc

2-COLUMN FORMAT TIP: CREATE A 2COLUMN SCRIPT BY USING THE TABLE FUNCTION IN YOUR WORD PROCESS. CHOOSE A 2-COLUMN TABLE WITH 15-20 ROWS. ADD ROWS AS NEEDED.

Video
EACH BOX IN THE LEFT COLUMN SHOULD CONTAIN NO MORE THAN A SINGLE SHOT EACH SHOT MUST EXACTLY MATCH THE AUDIO

Audio
(Special instructions include details about the audio: e.g., UP, UNDER, ESTABLISH) Example___________ (Theme music up, establish, then under) Narrator: Water - the single most important element on earth.

Video

Audio

ALSO IN THE LEFT COLUMN: SPECIFIC VISUAL DIRECTIONS (CUTS, DISSOLVES), GRAPHICS, TITLES, SPECIAL EFFECTS, Lower Thirds (NAME AND TITLE).

Be as detailed as possible with instructions, music and sound effects Write out everything just as it is meant to be spoken aloud. Keep script conversational

Sample Script Page

VIDEO XLS - HOGGARD HALL, CANNON IN FOREGROUND DISSOLVE TO MS, BURNEY FOUNTAIN DISSOLVE TO CU SPIRIT ROCK

AUDIO (MUSIC UP: Faber College Theme) MUSIC CONTINUES (MUSIC UNDER) NARRATOR: One of the best kept secrets in higher education, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, has been

Scripting notes
Narration, dialog 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, dont 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

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