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Script
In this lesson, we will learn to write the values and characteristics of the patrimonial asset, that is to write a narrative script, according to the visual material so an effective communication is guaranteed. Additionally, you will be guided to prepare the technical script of your audio-visual project, which should include all the technical information required to shoot the different scenes of your project, and also other parts of it, such as photos, logos, music, ...
How to prepare the narrative script?
First, you should investigate your selected patrimonial element and characterize it according to Table 1 and Table 2, which are based on UNESCO classification. It is advisable to make a SWOT matrix of the heritage asset to know what to tell and how!
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TABLE 1. NATURAL HERITAGE
| AREA |
MONUMENT |
FLORA AND FAUNA |
EVENT/PHENOMENON |
|---|---|---|---|
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| MOVABLE |
IMMOVABLE |
INTANGIBLE |
|---|---|---|
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TEXTILE ELEMENTS |
MONUMENTS, BUILDINGS AND HERITAGE SITES PUBLIC CIVIL BUILDINGS RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS RELIGIOUS CONSTRUCTIONS DEFENSE CONSTRUCTIONS TRADITIONAL RURAL CONSTRUCTIONS OF ETHNOGRAPHIC VALUE FUNERARY CONSTRUCTIONS HISTORIC SITES OR PLACES AND COMMEMORATIVE ELEMENTS MINING AND INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE ELEMENTS ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE ELEMENTS ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE ROCKY OR PARIETAL PAINTINGS ARCHAEOLOGICAL AREA URBAN ELEMENTS URBAN LAYOUT URBAN LANDMARK DISTRICTS OTHERS TECHNOLOGICAL CENTRES ENGINEERING WORKS MODERN ARCHITECTURE CULTURE CENTRE |
ARTISTIC AND PERFORMING MANIFESTATION AND EXPRESSION LITERATURE MUSIC DANCE THEATRE LUDIC EXPRESSION AND CELEBRATION CELEBRATION SPORT CHILDREN'S GAME ORAL TRADITION AND EXPRESSION LANGUAGE DIALECT TOPONYM ORAL EXPRESSION LOCAL MEMORY LINKED TO HISTORICAL EVENT AND PLACE MUSICAL PIECE POPULAR ANONYM SONG SOCIAL USE AND PRACTICE BELIEF RITUAL AND RELIGIOUS PRACTICE TRADITIONAL AND COMMUNAL PRACTICE PEOPLE’S BEHAVIOURAL PATTERN POPULAR TRADITION DIETARY HABIT COOKING METHOD KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES CONCERNING NATURE AND THE UNIVERSE TRADITIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND HUMANISTIC KNOWLEDGE TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE USES AND KNOWLEDGE OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE TRADITIONAL HEALTH AND MEDICINE PRACTICES AND KNOWLEDGE KNOWLEDGE ON TRADITIONAL PRODUCTIVE METHODS AND TECHNIQUES TRADITIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP TECHNIQUE SETTLEMENT PATTERN AND TRADITIONAL CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE TRADITIONAL OCCUPATION TRADITIONAL PRODUCTIVE TECHNIQUE AND KNOWLEDGE CUSTOMARY GOVERNANCE SYSTEM TRADITIONAL INSTITUTION TRADITIONAL RULES OR NORMS CUSTOMARY LEGAL SYSTEM SOCIAL VALUE SYSTEM TRADITIONAL SOCIAL ORGANIZATION |
Once you know better your heritage asset, you should write a synopsis of what you want to show and tell in your video. This is, a summary of your video, providing accurate information (avoiding subjective evaluations), and covering only the central axis (avoiding to mention of secondary topics). The synopsis is usually written in the present tense and in chronological order.
Next, it is time to start with the narrative script of your project, this is the written words that will tell the story you are going to show through images and sound. This narrative script will be what will be read and recorded in voice-over to include it later in the video project, so it is extremely important to be clear and understandable when telling what caught your attention in the research about the heritage. You can follow these steps:
1. You start with an idea.
2. Pre-write.
3. Write – synopsis, treatment, and then the script itself.
4. Write in format.
5. Rewrite.
6. Submit!
How to prepare a technical script?
Once you know which information do you want to transmit, it is time to develop the technical script. A technical script is a document that contains the information necessary to execute each of the sequences that the audiovisual work requires to disseminate the information of your narrative script. A well-written and structured technical script must properly convey the information to the team member in charge of developing each sequence. Then, the first thing we must do is to structure the video into sequences. Next, we will have to define what content will go in each one. Finally, you have to look for the visual resources (photos, videos, logos) that will be used for each sequence. Choose photos for static images and videos if you want to show some kind of movement. Do not forget to include O-City and EU logos at the beginning of the project; and your intitution’s logo at the end. For each sequence you should include information about camera settings, camera flow, lighting and timing, which are essential to shoot each sequence. Additionally, it should contain also information helpful to edit the project: initial and end logos, photos, music, ambient sound, voice-over (narrative script), ….
Below you can see a simple example of shooting technical script:
CREDIT: Acadia University. https://nofilmschool.com/shooting-script-example
For each shot/sequence you will need to add more information as the example below:
| SEQUENCE 3- DEVELOPMENT | |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | Recreational areas and Aula Natural |
| DURATION | 1' |
| RESOURCES | Video showng the wooden walkways (trying to shoot people enjoiying!) and AULA NATURA |
| TEXT (voice over) | In 2006, the Ullal de l'Estany area, included in the Catalog of Wetlands of the Generalitat Valenciana, was restored, increasing the biological diversity of fauna and flora and providing recreational areas where didactic, scientific and cultural activities could be developed. A route has been implemented through wooden walkways to a bird observatory, integrated into the environment. To complete the didactic and educational function of the restoration, the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation has built a visitor center called AULA NATURA, which allows visitors to complete the route to the natural area. |
| LIGHTING | Sunny day Time: close to the golden hour (shortly before sunset) Light intensity: low Direction: rear Quality: soft Color temperature: warm (the sun hides behinds the mountains thanks to its geographical location). |
| CAMERA MOVEMENT | TRACKING: walk through the walkway while shooting to show all the environment around it ZOOM: to capture people enjoying the place |
| CAMERA SHOT | Wide shot to show people but also the environment |
| AMBIENT SOUND | First 10 seconds of the timeline and last 20 seconds before the sequence of the logos, recording of ambient sound taken with the mobile and the Record Voice Pro application |
| LOCUTION | First 10 seconds of the timeline and last 20 seconds before the sequence of the logos, recording of ambient sound taken with the mobile and the Record Voice Pro application |
| MUSIC | Track: Documental Area. Autor: Virginia N. Duration: 00:04:34. Download: YouTube Audio Library. Credits: Creative Commons |
Conclusions
The script is a essential part of the process to develop an audio-visual based on video. First, you need to research about the selected heritage and write the narrative script to promote its values. Then, you should prepare a detailed technical script to guide you not only when shooting the different sequences but also in the editing process. The more information you include in the technical script, the easier it will be to develop your final video!
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