Writing a great AV script can be simple with a strong concept and the right tools. Whether you’re creating a commercial, social media ad, or explainer video, scripting for video content starts with the right audio visual script. A video script has to engage your target audience, showcase your product or service, and deliver a clear call to action, and do it with brevity.That’s where a reliable AV script template (also known as a two column script) comes in. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the entire process of scripting for video content—and yes, there’s a free AV script…
Why do we love superheroes? Is it because we fantasize about having powers that make us greater than what we are? Or maybe it's because we long for justice in an unjust world? Is it because we’re bored and there’s nothing better to watch? Yes, but there is more to our fondness of the superhero genre than entertainment. In this article, we will discuss what is a superhero, the history of the genre, supervillains and why we love superheroes so much. Continue reading What is a Superhero — Definition, Types and Characteristics
James Bond movies make up one of the most successful and influential franchises in world cinema. A monument of popular culture in their own right, 007 movies have also inspired countless other flicks -- not just spy movies, but also Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Asian action cinema. But which entries in the James Bond film series are the best? Which of them remain worth your time as the decades wear on? Of course each generation has their own relationship with Bond and the leading actors who played him. Many believe there will only ever be one true 007 --…
There are a lot of great kids movies to watch, whether you’re looking for something to show your children, niece/nephews, classroom, etc. – or you’re just looking to reconnect with your childhood. We’re going to rank the best kids movies of all time based on three criteria: visuals, creativity, and moral/insightful message. Note: we tried to make the picks on this list as varied as possible by picking from different eras, genres and styles of film. With that note out of the way, let’s jump into our list of the best kids movies of all time!Continue reading Best Kids Movies of…
Guy Ritchie has made quite the career for himself. Starting out with British gangster films and transitioning into blockbuster fare, Ritchie has seen both commercial and critical success over his career. But what are the best Guy Ritchie movies of all time? Does his earlier work still have that kinetic energy, or are you a fan of his movies that are fun for the whole family? It’s a hard case, but in this list, we’ll crack it.Continue reading Best Guy Ritchie Movies – His Entire Filmography Ranked
Proper screenplay formatting is extremely particular and offers very little wiggle room. There are good reasons behind all of this specificity. A properly formatted script adheres to the current industry standards, meaning all professional screenplays, with very few exceptions, have a standardized appearance and format. In this article, we will explain why following industry-standard formatting is important, how to achieve it, and why these particular margin measurements are considered the standard.Continue reading Screenplay Margins Explained — A Guide for Screenwriters
Writing a script isn’t easy, and getting one approved for filming can be just as tough. However, if your script does get greenlit, that means it’ll be in the hands of producers and filmmakers so that the words on the page can come to life. But this same process can involve rewrites, tweaks, changes, omissions — in short, revisions. And with revisions come script colors, which let everyone on set know which version of the script they’re now on. So what are script revision colors, what makes them important, and what do they usually look like?Continue reading What are Script…
All writers aim to engage their audience. And to engage their audience, their writing must be effective. So what are the tricks of the trade to effective writing? There are various elements to great writing, but two fundamental elements are clear communication of ideas and conciseness. One of the best tools a writer has to achieve both is analogy. In this article, we’ll define analogy and distinguish it from other literary devices. We’ll also take a look at some analogy examples in some of the most iconic lines in literature and film and how it has contributed to both. Continue reading What…
There are various literary devices that cross over from literature to everyday language. Perhaps the most commonly used literary device in everyday conversations is the euphemism. Euphemisms can change over time and change between cultures but what is a euphemism? What does euphemism mean? In this article, we’ll take a look at how this literary technique that is used in both writing and everyday language to convey meaning.Continue reading What is a Euphemism — Definition, Examples for All Writers
What is sarcasm? As it turns out, it isn’t exactly what most people think it is. In some cases, what we think is sarcasm is really just your garden variety of verbal irony. For writers, it is crucial to have a precise and firm grasp on language, so this is the perfect opportunity to clear up any misconceptions. We’ll provide an accurate and clear sarcasm definition using examples from movies and television — because Shakespeare is “sooo 16th Century!” Was that sarcasm or verbal irony? You’ll never know unless you keep reading.Continue reading What is Sarcasm? Definition and Examples in…
