Friday, April 30, 2010

Storyboarding: Of Scripts and Screens

I have been bravely and busy writing my first screenplay; it is hard work as I experienced screen-writer's block. My stage writing experience includes two sponsored and produced plays, and one published and read play; so, I am walking on new territory.

I have started reading SMOKE & BLUE IN THE FACE: Two Films Written by Paul Auster (1995). It is a fun read so far, and the characters have been thoroughly researched; Wayne Wang directed it for Miramax Films.

What I have gathered from reading this two screenplays and writing my first screenplay (as part of Script Frenzy) were:

1)    Storyboarding can be applied to the way we work with people everyday.
2)    Scripts should be written, spoken and updated (for colleagues, customers and friends).
3)    Imagine the ‘Perfect Day’ you can experience if you design and deliver it with intention and commitment.
4)    Lead with exquisite language of influence, continually refining what you have defined.
5)    How would you direct each day with a sense of purpose, and earn the results you seek?

Your script is vital to communicating to others. Lead with clarity, commitment and confidence. Until you can remember your script well, you may not immerse in your role fully and with impact. Write your script, enhance it, and rehearse it, and use it often.

Even as I am excitedly preparing for my working trip to India on Sunday, finishing up my 100-page script challenge by Saturday, I am also preparing my storyboarding for a television shoot for Channel U on Sunday. I will be presenting two magic tricks for a documentary, and enjoying an interview. It will be part of a series that delves into the interesting hobbies people have. Since I have been singled out for my close-up magic skills, I will be doing my signature pieces – one of which will finally see the light of television after 12 years. It will be an early morning for me, and I hope to accomplish my presentation in one take. In live performances, you do not have a second chance, so that will be my personal challenge.

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