Library of Tomorrow: Video Production Workshop Introduction

 Innovative  Adapting to fast moving trends/technological advances  Meets the needs of its community  Offers cutting edge programs and services  Library professionals must do interesting work to enhance the library of tomorrow

 1 video that shows 1 or more interesting program(s) or service(s) at the Library of Tomorrow  Approx. 2 min Library Shuttle

 1 video that shows 1 or more interesting ways a library professional can work at the Library of Tomorrow  Approx. 2 min Moon Library Book Sale Buy One, Get One Free!

 Break into teams of 2  Each person will complete 2 videos, but will receive help from their teammate

 Approximately 1 minute on screen per page written  Don’t write emotions, everything must be SHOWN  Make dialogue believable  Be creative!  Have fun! Do this: Sarah slumps into the office with her head hanging low. She sits on her chair and stares out the window. NOT this: Sarah is sad and she returns to her office to think about what has just happened. Do this: Sarah slumps into the office with her head hanging low. She sits on her chair and stares out the window. NOT this: Sarah is sad and she returns to her office to think about what has just happened. Do this: Sarah slumps into the office with her head hanging low. She sits on her chair and stares out the window. NOT this: Sarah is sad and she returns to her office to think about what has just happened. Do this: Sarah slumps into the office with her head hanging low. She sits on her chair and stares out the window. NOT this: Sarah is sad and she returns to her office to think about what has just happened. Do this: Sarah slumps into the office with her head hanging low. She sits on her chair and stares out the window. NOT this: Sarah is sad and she returns to her office to think about what has just happened. Do this: Sarah slumps into the office with her head hanging low. She sits on her chair and stares out the window. NOT this: Sarah is sad and she returns to her office to think about what has just happened. Do this: Sarah slumps into the office with her head hanging low. She sits on her chair and stares out the window. NOT this: Sarah is sad and she returns to her office to think about what has just happened. Do this: Sarah slumps into the office with her head hanging low. She sits on her chair and stares out the window. NOT this: Sarah is sad and she returns to her office to think about what has just happened.

 Write down words you associate with the future  Write down 5 things you feel would make your job easier  Write down 5 things you feel a library could improve on  Gather your lists and see what begins to develop

 Create a character (this person may or may not be you)  Write 1 paragraph of physical description (hair, eyes, weight, height, etc.)  Write 1 paragraph of their personality (likes, dislikes, bad habits, quirks, philosophy, etc.)  Share with your teammate

 Form 2 outlines  Use your character  Use your lists  Start thinking about dialogue  Setting  Think like a Director! (think through the camera lens)

 Plan with your teammate  Get to know you script inside & out  Come ready to film next week  Find actors if you need them or be the STAR of your own production