From the course: Video Journalism: Storytelling Techniques

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Keeping the client in the loop

Keeping the client in the loop

Just as you keep your clients in the loop when you create a story outline, shot sheet, schedule, and production plan, you need to keep your clients in the loop as you write their story. I always show them the script and ask them to point out errors, omissions, and things they would like to change. Scriptwriting is a collaborative process. I write scripts using Microsoft Word. If my clients have Word, I email that document to them with the Track Changes feature turned on. That way any changes they make show up in the newly saved document--and they can also add comments. If my clients don't have Word, there are other options. The easiest is to convert my Word doc to a PDF. I use Adobe Acrobat to do that, but there are several other products out there that let you convert a Word doc to a PDF. Clients can then use the free Adobe Reader to highlight things they want to change or add comments. Another option is to use Google Docs. It's a free service, part of Google Drive, where you can…

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