5-1/2 Questions to Ask
Before Producing a Video: The Pagano
Video Method
I love my business of
creating great videos and sound designs for business. It's hard work, and I often put in long days
and work well into the night. But I love
it, and that's why I do it.
It can be frustrating
sometimes, however. One of the biggest
frustrations is when my client's aren't clear about what they want in a
video. Sometimes the only thing they
know is that having a video is a good idea.
They're not sure of the message, the desired result, or what they'll use
it for.
They depend on me, a
creative professional, to flesh out the answers and get them on the right
track.
In response, I've
developed a set of five-and-a-half questions -- they're part of what I call the Pagano Video Method -- that every
client should answer at the beginning of a video project. Together, these questions create a roadmap to
a successful video. They cover
everything from the basic purpose of the video to its style and flavor. They help crystallize ideas, generate new
ones, and lay the foundation for scriptwriting.
One of these questions is so important that we ask it twice -- or
one-and-a-half times. You'll find out
why later on.
When the answers to the
five-and-a-half questions are clearly thought out, the direction of the video
becomes clear. We've got the information
necessary to begin production of a great video that accomplishes its
purpose. By this stage, things are often
so clear that the video almost writes itself.
The end result is a more
effective video and a happier client.
So, what are the
five-and-a-half questions?
1. Who are you? (Part One)
2.
What do you do?
3. What do you want to do?
4. Who do you want to do it?
5. How do you convince them to do it?
5-1/2. Who are you? (Part Two)
They sound pretty simple, don't
they? They are, but they're
powerful too. Because without clear
answers to these questions, its nearly impossible to create a video that works.
Over the next few weeks,
we'll look at each of the five-and-a-half questions that constitute the Pagano Video Method in depth. We'll look at some real-world examples and
scenarios, and put the method to work creating a mock script.
Come back next week for
the first question in the series ... "Who are you?" It's not as simple as you might think. In fact, we ask it twice ...
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Don't want to wait for the
next article? Learn more about the Pagano Video Method and how it can help
you produce great videos direct from the source. Contact Fred Pagano at Brown Cow Studios
today!
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