You Gotta See This!: Hidden Secrets To Making Unscripted Videos People Will Talk About

by Paul Steven Forrest

Overview

There are a million YouTube videos available for learning technical skills, but those skills are meaningless if you don't know how to assemble a compelling story. "You Gotta See This!" doesn't just offer up Paul Steven Forrest's best tips and tricks for making better videos, but this book delivers practical direction and tested techniques for more effective storytelling through all visual formats. His passion for sharing his vast experience in unscripted filmmaking to help storytellers make an impact is evident in every word he shares. Take advantage of Paul's wealth of knowledge, wisdom and insights to elevate your content and get people saying, "You Gotta See This!"

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Paul Steven Forrest got his start working in an editing bay building promos for a television station in a top-ten market. He then took what he learned and started creating award-winning short and long-form projects for dozens of non-profit organizations. Along the way, he learned to write for television, find story focus, condense content, and move an audience. Valuable skills he wants to share with you. Every assignment taught him something new, helped him fill his creative toolkit with experiences, and develop a creative workflow he's only shared with a handful of people, until now.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781667848570
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	10/18/2022
Pages:	138
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Paul Steven Forrest got his start working in an editing bay building promos for a television station in a top-ten market. He then took what he learned and started creating award-winning short and long-form projects for dozens of non-profit organizations. Along the way, he learned to write for television, find story focus, condense content, and move an audience. Valuable skills he wants to share with you. Every assignment taught him something new, helped him fill his creative toolkit with experiences, and develop a creative workflow he's only shared with a handful of people, until now.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Find Your Lane 1

Great to Meet You! 2

Who Are You? 3

Now is the Time 4

The Creative Ladder 6

Super Bowl Skills 6

4 Key Building Blocks 9

Chapter 2 Rethink Your Hustle 11

Double Down 13

Overdeliver 15

Chapter 3 Set Up Shop 17

7 Branding Tools 19

A Missed Opportunity 19

A Great Résumé 20

Give Yourself a Raise 21

Can I Get a Discount? 23

Back to Your Resume 25

Just Say Cheese! 26

Got a Card? 28

Penthouse, Please 29

Own Your Name 32

A Great Website 32

Let's Make a Reel 35

Work Examples 37

Grandma Magic 38

Sink or Swim 41

How Do You Create? 43

Chapter 4 Look For Moments 46

A Story-First Approach 49

Ideas Have Value 52

A Drive, a Link, or an Email 53

Have a Hoppy Day! 54

Send Us Your Trash 56

5 Practical Steps 59

Make It Fresh 60

Visual Storytelling 61

Trend-Spotting 62

How to Captivate an Audience 63

Maximizing Moments 65

A Curious Mind 66

Chapter 5 Elevate Your Work 69

4 Challenges of Communication 71

My Secret Workflow 71

Pan for Gold 72

How Fast Can You Type? 74

Stand Here 76

The Darién Gap 78

Scribbling 79

Avoid Paper Cuts 80

Scissors and Tape 81

Chapter 6 Find a Frame 86

Find a Frame 88

6 Basic Frames 89

11 Style Cues 89

Career Advice 90

Scalpel, Please 91

Set the Scene 92

Inserting Pictures 93

Two Sweet 'n Lows 94

Box It Up 96

Chapter 7 Create A Buzz! 98

Connect to Your Community 101

A First Ten Approach 102

Forget Marketing 103

Clean Your Plate 103

Presentation Is Everything 105

Vulnerable or Validated 106

Just Don't Listen 107

Return on Investment 109

Go for the Silver 111

Submit Your Work 111

Toss Your Brushes 112

I Still Get Butterflies 115