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Writing Video Scripts and Practical Tips for More Impactful Outcomes

Writing Video Scripts and Practical Tips for More Impactful Outcomes

FromThe Visual Lounge


Writing Video Scripts and Practical Tips for More Impactful Outcomes

FromThe Visual Lounge

ratings:
Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Oct 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

What makes a great video script?Whether you’re brand new to scripting or want to brush up on the best practices, there’s so much to unpack from this episode of The Visual Lounge. TechSmith’s Content Marketing Specialist, Ryan Knott, joins the show to share his advice on best practices, what to do vs. avoid, how to nail your tone, and so much more. If you’ve never scripted a video before, it’s easy to overthink it. The good news is that simpler is usually better, and Ryan has plenty of actionable tips to share in this episode to help you get started. Learning points from the episode include:01:18 How Ryan got started using scripts for video02:45 What does a successful script look like?04:18 Ryan’s tip for using images and video05:57 Why writing a script can be useful07:29 What are the essential elements of a script?08:20 Tips for using visual cues11:35 Finding the right tone for your script14:24 Considering language and word choices 18:00 Why you should read your script out loud20:26 What makes a good script writer?22:23 Let the content on screen speak for itself24:15 Consider accessibility27:06 Ryan’s final piece of advice for writing a script29:07 Find out more about RyanImportant links and mentions:Camtasia: https://www.techsmith.com/video-editor.html Snagit: https://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.html TechSmith Academy: https://www.techsmith.com/academy.html
Released:
Oct 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Visuals and videos are powerful, but creating them can feel overwhelming. Yet they are essential to creating content that impacts understanding, helps improve communication, and can save you and the viewers time and money.  The Visual Lounge is a place where we talk about creating and using visuals and videos for all sorts of communication. Whether you’re creating a course to help your organization roll out new software, an educator learning to better communicate with  your students, or a marketer helping your customers see the impact of your product, our conversations will help see how visuals can impact your work.  Listen in as Matt Pierce, Learning & Video Ambassador, leads you through a variety of conversations with industry guests and experts. You’ll get practical advice and insights to help you to create better and more impactful images and videos.