Successful training video production is based on careful production planning.
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This starts at the 1st Production Meet where the client and any other colleagues with a part-interest in the production (such as other trainers, tech specialists, IT, Marketing, Security etc) meet with the producer and scriptwriter (and possibly director) to agree:
> The objectives of the training video
> The overall creative style of the production
> What research needs to be carried out by the scriptwriter
> Key video content as bullet points
> A detailed production schedule to completion and delivery
It's best to use a flip chart and visibly write all these agreed details as they arise.
In addition:
> An anchorperson needs to be appointed on the client side to facilitate the flow of details during the course of production.
> The team should bond
> If needed, arrangements can be made for research either by the scriptwriter or director.
Subsequently, the producer or scriptwriter should write up these key points, particularly:
> Bullet point training content
> Production schedule
> Key creative ideas
If all the above is carried out, then the rest of the production becomes relatively easy as everyone knows what they should be doing, and when, and why.
The client should act as Location Manager, and walk through the location with script in hand prior to shoot.
Allow 14 days from storyboard to shoot for complex productions
Pre-shoot meeting to check preparedness |
