Griff
Scriptwriter
Worked in a team of researchers, video editors, and sound designers
Wrote more than 50 minutes of video script
The pandemic made everyone more creative. At least in the beginning. In those days, I got a call asking me to write video essay scripts for a YouTube channel. The project aimed to fill the void of explainer video content for the Turkish-speaking audience. As a longtime fan of YouTube channels like Vox, Kruzersagt, and alike, I jumped on the idea.
Context
It was a challenge for me to elevate playfulness in narration.
Video essay format requires more visual thinking.
The scripts must be concise, engaging, and wildly informative with various layers and angles.
Issues to deal with
We held regular brainstorming meetings before starting to pipeline the content. In a team of a video editor, two more researchers, a narrator, and a sound designer, we discussed different approaches to the topics at hand and carved out the story outlines. Then I gathered the research material and wrote down the scripts. Later I participated in the video-editing phase, too.
Creation
I created scripts for 5 videos with more than 50 minutes of explainer content. I learned a lot about YouTube broadcasting and gained a general understanding of video editing.
Result
The scripts had an overwhelming amount of information (general feedback).
The informal tone overshadowed the fun parts.