Script Writing

Material for Lentera Ide Workshop 2012Marlistya Citraningrum

@mcitraningrum

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Script Writer

Person who creates /writes the script on which the film is based.

Here in Lentera Ide, script writer will mostly do the editing task.

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Job Description

1. Composes questions/statements for the script2. Edits the material from the speakers and re-

writes it into final script3. Translates the final script into English4. Makes subtitle file

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The Script

• Basically we follow the template set by PPIA for Lingkar Ide, with modification.

• Four segments are set: opening (personal information), research area, other activities, closing (summary, testimonial).

• Word count is required to maintain the video duration (8 mins long) ±700 words.

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Question List: Examples

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Question List: Examples

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Question List: Examples

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Question List: Examples

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Editing

• The script must follow Indonesian grammar (EYD).

• Consistency.• Cutting what’s what and what’s not.• Two-way communication with POI to avoid

deleting essential points.

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Shooting

• Prepare the script (hard-copy, in big letters; or using electronic media, such as iPad)

• ‘Script-holder’• Advise POI on reading speed• Make correction (if necessary)

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Teleprompt+ for iPad

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Subtitling

• Subtitling is performed after shooting (ergo, script is FINAL)

• English, not Indo-lish• Subtitles file making

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Translation

Sekarang saya sedang studi lanjut S3 di NTUST atau Taiwan Tech di jurusan teknik kimia sejak tahun 2007.

Now I am studying as doctoral student in the department of chemical engineering of Taiwan Tech since 2007.

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Translation

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Subtitle Making SoftwareSoftware used: AHD Subtitles Maker Pro

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AHD Subtitles Maker Pro

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