Digital Video Production On Script Writing Digital Video Production
Synopsis Summary of the plot Include all turning points that contribute to the theme of the story Does not include technical details, locations or schedule
Characteristic of synopsis Do not go into details of the plot About the theme, the plot and how the story should be told Complicated synopsis confuses the mind of the author
Writing a synopsis Keep it simple and clear Starting from 30-50 words Expand or modify if needed Easy for comment, both from the investors and the clients
Novel, Play and Script Novel is read by the reader Imaginations occur Perceive differently from everyone Everyone has his/her own visuals Resonance occur when readers watch a similar visuals
The Play Performed on stage Audience is the forth wall and always listen and watching Actors express their hope, imagination, past, future, through action and dialogue
The script The script will be expressed by visual and audio elements Dialogue and descriptions Note: psychological state of the role should not be written down in the script, it should be expressed by the actors
What should be in the script Dramatize a story Touch the audience by studying everyday life E.g. Fearless
Movie, Video, TV Telling stories through time in a linear manner By utilizing visual, aural and time Time, Location, People, Action
Basic structure of a movie Opening (1-30mins) Twist (25-27mins) Development (30-90mins) Twist (85-90mins) Ending (90-120mins)
Opening About 30 mins Setup scenario Location, time, people, background information Setup the mood and tone
Deveopment About 60mins Problems to be solved How could the role solve the problems To show the theme through the development of the story
Ending Ending is the answer of the opening Provide the solution of the problem Ending may not be the end shot of the movie, e.g. Memento
Summary All twists should be linked into one of the development Good scripts are all followed by this structure With clear goal, development and ending