2.3 Script and Storyboard

Creating a Script and Planning with a Storyboard

The next step, script your PSA. Scripting is the process of writing narration, the words we hear in the PSA. To better plan the script from start to finish, we can use a scripting guide like the one below:

1. Setting: Describe where this problem takes place. Is it a specific city, neighborhood, in schools, etc.
2. Problem: Explain the problem, use facts, statistics, or a quote
3. What Could Be: Talk about why we want to see change or raise awareness. This is an important part of persuading your audience.
4. Solution or Idea: What idea do you have for fixing the problem?
5. Reward: How will the audience benefit from your solution?
6. How Can You Help: This is a call to action. What can your audience do to learn more or do their part to help.

Watch this PSA and listen to how the script guide from above was used to create the narration.

Storyboards

In addition to planning your script, you need to plan the visuals your audience will see. Every video project should start with a storyboard. A storyboard is a visual plan. Take a look at the storyboard example used to help plan the PSA above. 

Assignment Directions

Use the drawing and text tools in Kami to create your storyboard. Be sure to include a rough sketch or a description of what we will see inside each of the frames and include narration and script notes under each of the frames.