For our video references, I tried to find some examples of storytelling, though it seems impossible to make a storytelling presentation as the same standard as those videos, we can still produce one by combining pictures, short clips and some voice over with the formats.
Through the examples I found online, they all have a same essence which is ‘ the story must be common but not cheesy.’ In other words, their scripts describe the stories we can easily relate with, attracting people’s attention and raising our emotion.
A. 6 stories, 1 concept
Using 6 stories through the same element (ex. map) to tell the concept(ex. finding the new way).
Example, we can talk about the story #courage @beijing, and then #freedom@Taipei,etc.. All the stories lead to the core concept, which is connection, sharing and collaboration.
In this format, we need to prepare: photos, voice over recording, some clips, and music
- Advantage: Audiences can understand each of our Warwick stories clearly, and the core concept can be presented fluently.
- Challenge: The element to connect each stories has to be strong, or the video would be flat.
B. Focus on the concept
Without tell everyone’s story specifically, the video focus on the concept by inserting our photos to connect each one’s story.
Example, “In our whole life, we all look for something, we have goals, we chase for a better life. someone dreams about change, someone dreams about happiness. but what exactly did you do to win it?…..” using the opening to link with each other’s clips.
In this format, we need to prepare: Touching or fun scripts, one voice over, photos, and music
- Advantage: Simple, and clean point of view, the temple could be controlled so the video would not be slow and boring.
- Challenge: An interesting script and we would probably need more time on preparing materials and after effect.
C. A letter to someone
Make the film like a massage to someone.
Example, “Dear mom and dad, this is my 123 days in Warwick…..” Writing a letter to express our personal experience and emotions.
In this format, we need to prepare: a script, voice over, photos and music
- Advantage: Easy to tell stories, and the audiences also play the roles of recipients.
- Challenge: 10 mins would be a too long for reading a letter.
D. A day in Warwick
By presenting a day in Warwick, we can make Warwick CCPS the best study environment without using words to sell this concept.
Example, Using pictures/ clips from morning to night on campus and combining with the sound effects and music.
In this format, we need to prepare: photos, our daily schedule, music and sound effects
- Advantage: Distinguished from others video, and much closer to the facts.
- Challenge: We have to select the events and spend a lot of time on preparing materials.
E. Interview style
Real interview would make the video more solid and trustable.
Example, We have to record the dialogues when discussing about the first day in Warwick, how we got our offers, what we’ve learned so far, what happened last weekend, and who did funny things, etc..
In this format, we need to prepare: interview preparation, clips, photos ,sound effects, and music
- Advantage: This video can be the answers of a lot of questions from the international students.
- Challenge: The scripts must be fun and inspiring, or it would loss the audiences very soon.
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