1. NHD Video Documentaries Guidelines
Mr. Thein -- NHD 2018
Documentary = A thesis at beginning + primary source images + recorded narrative of story + analysis of primary sources + impact at end!
LENGTH: 10 minutes from title page to credits at the end.
SCRIPT: Write a script narrating a topic’s significance in history to tell your story using primary source images as your narration progresses.
NARRATION: Narrate (tell) your audio in the third person. If you’re working w/a partner, alternate voices. (Do not act on camera.)
IMAGES: Use primary source documents and photos as a visual to enhance your audio narration. The images should fit the script and time period your discussing. Avoid repetition of the same image over and over.

2. NHD Video Documentaries Guidelines
MUSIC: Include music where appropriate to enhance the narration. In some place music may not be necessary.
EQUIPRMENT: Students operate all equipment, during production and at each level of the competition.
EXMPLES: Look at example documentaries to see how they are organized. Check the NHD Website for examples!
INTERVIEW: a expert to ask if you can have an interview. Feature clips of your expert supporting your thesis and analyzing the impact of your topic. Make a list of questions beforehand. Cite your expert’s name in the credits.

3. Outline Length: 10 Minutes
Script/Text
Show primary sources
Music 1
Roll Thesis Statement here with a text of it
at beginning of your documentary
2-3
Background & Build Up
4-7
The Heart of the Story
8-10
Short Term and Long Term Impact on History
Credits
Last 30 seconds

4. IMAGES TO GO WITH THE TEXT:
I . Title and Student Information
Roll the Title at the beginning and include:
Title
Your Name(s)
Junior Division
Individual or Group Documentary
II. Background of your Conflict and Compromise in History topic.
Text to be read with the image:
IMAGES TO GO WITH THE TEXT:
Music to go with the text and images:

5. IMAGES TO GO WITH THE TEXT:
III. Build Up of your Conflict and Compromise in History topic.
Text to be read with the image:
IMAGES TO GO WITH THE TEXT:
Music to go with the text and images:

6. IMAGES TO GO WITH THE TEXT:
IV. The Heart of your Conflict and Compromise Story:
Text to be read with the image:
IMAGES TO GO WITH THE TEXT:
Music to go with the text and images:

7. IMAGES TO GO WITH THE TEXT:
V. Short Term (5-10 years) Impact:
Text to be read with the image:
IMAGES TO GO WITH THE TEXT:
VI. Long Tem (10+ years) Impact:
Text to be read with the image:
Music to go with the text and images:

8. IMAGES TO GO WITH THE TEXT:
VII. Credits
Text to be read with the image:
IMAGES TO GO WITH THE TEXT:
Music to go with the text and images: