How to Write a Documentary Script in 3 Steps
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Published 2022-08-31
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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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All Comments (21)
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I'm going to be watching this again and again as I work through my first documentary idea. Almost fell at the first hurdle when I found that the subject was basically writing their own scriipt which was a long way from my vision. After watching this I got back on track.
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What a coincidence! 10 minutes ago I was about to start writing a treatment for a documentary about the Italian Olympic breakdance team and was looking for some inspiration. Thank you!
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Awesome. I wish I did this before my current project (60 min tv documentary). I know I missed a lot of things during the major parts of shooting because I hadnโt figured out the depths of my characters in advance. Itโs not at all a disaster, but could be so much better. Keep up the good work with your channel! โญ๏ธ๐
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Just found your channel. I'm an AOD student and diving into my first feature doc currently. Even with all the knowledge at my fingertips via AOD, I'm getting lots of value out of your channel as well! Well done, Luc!
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This was really useful! Thank you! Iโd love to see a video about that post-shoot phase of scripting you mentioned.
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Hey Luc, your channel is an amazing source of knowledge for doc filmmaker. Thank you ๐
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I literally have on my search list to look up how to write a documentary script. Somehow you were ahead of me on it. Thank you! ๐๐พ
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Luc, thanks for all the good information and the experience that you share in your channel. It has helped me a lot!
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Thanks for the video. It helped. Iโm starting a documentary of the past seven years of our life working towards driving around the world.
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Helpful info and thank you for sharing simple steps in planning a docu script
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Thank you for taking the time and providing all the valuable information you do! I appreciate you immensely. I would love to see a video about the next step in the process once filming is complete.
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Love this channel so much. You give such great guidance & in such an accessible way. Thanks for all your hard work!
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So glad I found your channel! I studied film but still feel like I have SO many gaps in my knowledge when it comes to film making. Thanks for sharing the emphasis of planning, even if you don't know in advance where the story is going to go
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Great content! I'm totally new to writing. Trying to write my first Doc Style script for my YouTube channel. Not easy for sure but you gave me a great outline. Thanks!
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It is possible that I already "knew" most of what you taught in this one, Luc...but honestly - I had not recognized these points in a useful and productive way! You've helped me to recognize and organize and, for me, that is worth its weight in gold. I always benefit from time spent watching and studying your content and I am forever grateful to you for that. With love from Atlanta.
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That's the video I've been waiting for. It's so simple once you actually think about it a little bit.
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Thanks for this video Luc. I'm learning about scriptwriting in general, but I do documentary videos. What you taught here is really helpful for script writing in general (to me). I like how scripts give you tracks to run on, which gives you ideas about what to shoot. I like how you de-mystify "the story". Many talk about using stories, but I like how you give examples of what a story is.
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Very helpful, concise and practical guide to documentary scripting. I'm working on a documentary script right now and I'm really glad the Lord blessed me to run across this video! Thanks!
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i've just discovered your channel, this is so helpful and pertinent. thanks so much
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Very valuable content man, appreciate this!
