Writing Scripts Faster & Better with Dana Haines

For many, the earliest step in the video creation process is to write a script. And in fact, it's advice that we give a TechSmith often - Write a Script. But that advice isn't actually helpful. What makes a good script? What does it take to make sure your script is focused on the write aspects? In this week's episode, we're talking with Dana Haines about script creation.

Dana will talk about her experience writing and developing video scripts, and what she's done to get faster and more targeted in her script creation process. We'll look at Dana's script template, as well as point you to resources TechSmith has about creating your own scripts.

Join Matt Pierce, Learning and Video Ambassador for TechSmith on Thursday, September 24, at 2 PM ET (11 AM ET, 7 PM GMT+1) to ask questions, get insights, and learn about Writing Scripts Faster & Better with Dana Haines.

Looking for the script template Dana mentions? Here you go:

About Dana Haines:
I capture and design creative, engaging content for marketing and training communications. When I was 12, I received my first camera and have carried one with me ever since. My first job out of high school was a traveling “picture day” school photographer, and my second job was working at a print and design shop where I learned photo editing, brand design, and content layout. Those foundational blocks in photography and design are used daily to create an array of interactive, visual products like videos, animation, infographics, stock photography, branding packages, websites, and eLearning courses. To keep up with ever-changing tech, I spend countless evenings binging on tutorials. For fun, I capture the spirit of Texas with my camera, run, teach the kids photography & videography, and date my husband.

[mohamadstevecrockett]

Is it just me or has anyone lost the sound as soon a Dana was introduced? Couldn't hear what Mat was saying at all. It was from about 5.30min to 11.33min

[FramingTheNarrative]

Stream begins at 03:00 & technical issues end at 10:07 . :)

[ThisisCeCe]

Was there a follow-up video? just found this and this is full of content. Would love to see that final product.

[robinsprung]

Great content! Just discovered your channel and really like what you are doing! Subscribed!

[satyamchawla]

Hi, I am sorry but when Matt Pierce introduced Dana, I could not hear also along the video whenever Matt is asking question we are not able to hear... :(

[nonatobin]

Excellent. I’m going to try to use Dana’s not-template guide to write a script today. I just have to find it.

[KurtGP]

Great job! Very helpful and informative 👍

[fredgrover]

Interesting information. I thought the PDF that Dana had would be more ike an eBook other than just a 1 Page PDF. Is there a full version of it by chance ? Great job by the way.

[nonatobin]

How do I find the PDF of Dana’s guide? Is there a link on here?

[mohamadstevecrockett]

Mat asked permission to share Dana's framework for writing a script - will we see it soon?