The document provides guidance on writing a synopsis and outline for an advocacy video. It explains that a synopsis is a short summary that visually describes the story, while an outline lists the audiovisual elements in order to illustrate the storyline. Sample synopses and outlines are included, and considerations for different audiences are discussed. The purpose is to help video creators effectively plan what footage is needed to tell their story before beginning production.
Prepare a Synopsis and an Outline for Your Advocacy Video
1. Prepare a Synopsis and an Outline for your Advocacy Video WITNESS invites you to use, remix and share this curriculum. All materials are under Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial ShareAlike 3.0 License. You can also find more video advocacy training materials at www.witness.org.
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14. Example Outline 12/13/11 WITNESS.org Image Sound Child soldiers crawling Narration on training exercise in the camp MaFille tells story of rape in the camp Interview on Camera with MaFille Image of Mafille with her family An expert explain the reintegration process
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17. Prepare a Synopsis and an Outline for your Advocacy Video WITNESS invites you to use, remix and share this curriculum. All materials are under Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial ShareAlike 3.0 License. You can also find more video advocacy training materials at www.witness.org.
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A guiding paragraph is similar to reading a play. The playwright visually describes the setting and the actions of the actors.
A guiding paragraph is similar to reading a play. The playwright visually describes the setting and the actions of the actors.
A guiding paragraph is similar to reading a play. The playwright visually describes the setting and the actions of the actors.
An Outline is a working script. The definition is too lengthy, should be kept short
How will you tell the story : consider following a particular chronological order or sequence? Will you concentrate on a character, an issue or a place? Why are you telling the story: be clear from the beginning, determine your advocacy goals, your audience, and what your audience will find persuasive and compelling What story are you trying to tell? What story are you leaving out? And why? When did the incident, event or violation happen? Where does the story occur? Who will appear in your story? Who will tell the story? Why are you telling this story? How will you tell the story? Has your story been told before ?
How will you tell the story : consider following a particular chronological order or sequence? Will you concentrate on a character, an issue or a place? Why are you telling the story: be clear from the beginning, determine your advocacy goals, your audience, and what your audience will find persuasive and compelling What story are you trying to tell? What story are you leaving out? And why? When did the incident, event or violation happen? Where does the story occur? Who will appear in your story? Who will tell the story? Why are you telling this story? How will you tell the story? Has your story been told before ?
The images can be the footage, or/and archive. The sound can be the voice of a narrator, voice of characters, music and/or meaningful sound.