Just like in Hollywood, documentary filmmakers can use scripts to help them stay on track doing a shoot. But unlike in the movies, in docs we can’t predict exactly how things will pan out, so the process needs to be a little less formal. In this video I’ll get into 3 simple steps to creating a basic documentary script that will help you stay focused as your story progresses.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - Intro
2:07 - First Step: Define your story
4:36 - Second Step: Fill the narrative with possible scenes
7:36 - Third Step: Rework your plans every time your doc changes

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