Follow Friday Video Episode #23
Follow Friday Video Episode #23
Patrick Picks
If you would like to view our private and secure video portfolio hosted by the good folks over at Wistia. Send an email to patrick at visualpost.com
Follow Friday Video Episode #22 with Co-Host Michelle Quillin
Want to watch the Follow Friday Video Episode #22 with Co-Host Michelle Quillin on YouTube? Click here and be rewarded!
The external audio was corrupted when I imported so we’re using camera audio in this episode.
Patrick’s Picks
Michelle’s Pick
Follow Michelle on Twitter @NEmultimedia
Be to visit Michelle’s website http://newenglandmultimedia.com
Follow Scott on Twitter @scottquillin
If you liked Scott’s music check out his website http://scottquillin.com
If you want to co-host the Follow Friday Video feel free to message me on Twitter @eastofprov
Follow Friday Video Episode #21 from Times Square
Want to watch this video on YouTube? No problem, here you go!
Amanda MacArthur is the co-host this week on the Follow Friday Video. Follow Amanda on Twitter @Amaaanda and be sure to check out her company Mequoda.
Amanda’s Picks
Patrick’s Picks
Be sure to follow me, Patrick @eastofprov on twitter. Let us know what you think, leave a comment!
5 Tips For Writing a TV Commercial Script
Here is a list of 5 tips to help you write your next TV commercial script. I have also created a PDF template that will help you time your script out. Be sure to download and print it out.
1. Write Down What Your Main Objective/ Objectives Is
Be clear and to the point and keep this handy, you’ll want to refer to while writing your script.
Example:
Bill’s Car Lot TV Commercial Objectives
• Show people our new cars
• Tell people about our promotional offer
• Tell people where we are and how they can find us
2. Time Out Your Scripts
Most TV commercials are 30 seconds make sure that you keep your script short, sweet, and to the point.
How do you time out your script?
I use the stop watch function on my iPhone. The trick is to read it at your own pace, don’t try to sound like a professional voice-over artist. I like my scripts to read in the 25-29 second range. This gives your voice talent plenty of room to emphasize words if they need to.
3. Don’t Be Afraid to Repeat Yourself
If you’re writing a script for a brick and mortar store make sure you mention the address a couple time throughout your script, the same goes for web site address. You want to hammer it into peoples heads, but be polite about it!
4. Get Your Scripts Approved
Get your client to sign off on any scripts before production beings. This can save your butt and ensure your client gets the TV commercial they want.
5. Format Your Script for Your Voice Talent
You always want to format your script for your voice talent.
Here is a quick rundown on formatting your script for voice talent
- Writing out numbers, example: 3 becomes three
- Capitalizing every word * this is a preference but most voice over artists like it
- Breaking lines where they seem most natural
I’ve created a PDF template to help you time out your TV commercials scripts. It’s to be used for 30 second tv spots only.
Follow Friday Video Episode #20
Want to check this episode out on Vimeo? View it here.
Patrick’s Picks
Do a Twitter search for #SNEMM and see what everyone’s talking about!
Be sure to follow @VisualPost and of course me @eastofprov
Special thanks to @amaaanda for chopping my head off this episode!
Follow Friday Video #19 with Co-Host Beth Kent
This weeks co-host is Beth Kent aka @promochick106 be sure to check out her blog on over at Hot1063.
Want to watch this weeks episode over one YouTube? Click here to check it out!
Patrick’s Pick
Beth’s Picks
- @angiemartinez
- @olympics
- @zshock
- @dpain
- @deannacruz
- @djhalfpint401
- @radiobigboy
- @qdeezydotcom
- @anditisliz
We are still looking into live streaming the Follow Friday Video. Be sure to follow me @eastofprov I’ll be tweeting about any live streams and as always feel free to ask me any questions related to video & media production, I’m here to help.
-Patrick
Follow Friday Video #18 with Co-Host David Flanagan
My good friend David Flanagan was my co-host for this weeks Follow Friday Video.
Be sure to check out David’s portfolio here and follow him on twitter.
David’s List
Patrick’s List
You can follow me @eastofprov
Let me know if you like the viddler player, I love having links right in the video.
Next week I’m going to be streaming live from Visual Post during the taping of the Follow Friday Video. I’ll be posting more information during the coming week.
-Patrick
Follow Friday Video # 17
Follow these folks now!
I’m trying out the Viddler Video player this week. I love the click-able comments in the time-line. The quality is just ok compared to my older episodes.
Still want to watch this episode on vimeo? Click here and bask in all of it’s slow-loading HD goodness!
Follow Friday Video #16 with Special Guest Amanda MacArthur
Is Vimeo acting up? Try watching Episode 16 on YouTube!!
Amanda MacArthur is back helping me co-host another episode of the Follow Friday Video.
Amanda’s Picks
- @toiltroubleknit – Check out her etsy store http://toilandtrouble.etsy.com
- @ariapro – Check his twitpic’s http://twitpic.com/photos/ariapro
- @oatmeal – These guys have a very funny blog http://theoatmeal.com
- @nicksonbroadway – A restaurant located in Providence Rhode Island http://nicksonbroadway.com
- @glenn_howerton – Very funny actor from the show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia http://bit.ly/sunnyphil
- @Danny_DeVito – Actor, Producer, troll foot king http://bit.ly/trollfeet
Patrick’s Picks
- @tedjamesbutler – co-organizer of the #jollytweetup check http://betteroffted.com/
- @bidsketch – Creators of online proposal writing software http://bidsketch.com
- @rodneykiwi - DP for 24. Be sure to check out his on set Ustream videos http://rodneycharters.com
Are you going to be in Rhode Island on December 22, 2009? You need to come by the #jollytweetup! Meet up with your fellow locals for networking, fun and drinking. There will also be live jazz music and food! Visit http://jollytweetup.eventbrite.com for more information.
Rhode Island Holiday Tweetup 2009 #jollytweetup
Join your fellow Rhode Islanders (and Southern Massachusett-ers) for a Holiday Tweet-Up on December 22nd at The Blackstone in Pawtucket, RI (exit 26 off of 95).
As if you need an excuse to party, here are some other reasons to attend:
- Express yourself in more than 140 characters!
- Meet up with your fellow locals for networking, fun and drinking
- It’s Jazz night at the Blackstone, so you can kick back and relax
- Free food!
If you want, come armed with a $10 wrapped gift, which we’ll throw in a pile and dispurse later in the night. Make sure to leave your @ on the card!
Bring your ticket: Make sure to register and bring your ticket.
Spread the buzz: If you’re attending (or even if you can’t), be sure to use the hashtag #jollytweetup and link to this page. For example:
