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The fine old Chinese slogan has a powerful meaning; the statement put into words the truth that we acknowledge an event significantly more when it is viewed. Using video production or videography it is feasible to capture a string of occasions.
Nowadays in loads of company presentations, video clips are repeatedly employed. By adopting video production services it’s viable to supply the crucial information to various different likely clientele to help tempt them. Online Video production today is employed for numerous different reasons; however, more than a few short format online video commercials & awareness associated presentations are usually developed in order to accomplish desired commercial objectives.
Audio video presentations are greatly in style & thus are used in roughly any nature of corporate activity. Digital media businesses generally interact with a certain kind of client or a company that seeks to create an online corporate video, a presentation or a series of video clips. The full work of video production is often carried out by freelancers; however there are a couple of good video production companies around at the moment. Increase your companies online ROI with professional video production from Vidify.
The participation of music composers, cameraman & script writers can also be very common when creating audio video productions. Furthermore, marketing companies & public relations companies have recently become involved with online video production.
You have dreamed of the freedom of being a freelance writer for
some time. Being able to set your own schedule, choose your own
jobs and write the material that you want to write - yes, it
certainly has its perks. I love being a freelancer writer, and I
wouldn’t change it for anything in the world. Well, I would
change some things, but, I digress.
As I search the freelance writing job boards for someone to help
me pick up some extra writing assignments, I notice that there
are a lot of novice freelance writers trying to break into the
market. I was there once, and I didn’t like it much. I started
doing this back when the whole search engine article craze and
the e-books weren’t around - to be a freelance writer you had to
do it the old fashioned way - query. This wasn’t so bad, and I
learned a tremendous amount along the way. And still, if you
want to freelance write for most major (and minor) publications,
they still require a query letter. But, we aren’t going to get
into that yet.
One of the biggest roadblocks facing a freelance writer who is
trying to break into the market are credits - or as many in
the business would call them - bylines. Many of you out there
just wanted to be a freelance writer but you have never been
published anywhere except your community newsletter. Well, funny
as it sounds, that’s not a bad place to start. And that is where
I come to my first tip: To get a start, write for anyone. Of
course, exercise good judgement in deciding what you write, but
if you are serious about being a freelance writer, then it
almost doesn’t really matter.
You can write for your church newsletter, the high school paper,
even a well written letter to the editor of your local newspaper
is a good clip to keep. When clips are hard to come by as a
novice freelance writer, then each one of these counts. Not only
that, but each time you write, you learn and you get better at
your craft.
As an example, I have been writing since I was 16-years-old. I
have written short stories, plays, essays, and even couple of
notebooks full of poetry. I never really tried to submit any of
it anywhere - always the fear of rejection to stop me (every
freelance writer has to deal with it, so get used to it early).
But, I learned how to write, and I kept on writing more. When I
got my first job as a reporter for a local newspaper, I did it
using my short stories and a couple of editorial pieces as my
portfolio, along with one magazine credit. I had no degree and I
had no post-secondary education whatsoever to fall back on. I
was as green as they get. But, I got the job. I had clips that
proved to publisher and editor that I could produce quality
writing.
I eventually made it to editor of that paper, and penned over
1,000 articles in two years. Now I have all of the clips that I
want. Not only that, but it was the springboard for me to make
the successful jump into freelance writing. As far as freelance
writing goes, I would have to say that I took the long way. But,
I wouldn’t change anything. Earlier I eluded to the freelance
writing market for search engine articles, e-books, and there
are also web articles. In my freelance experience, these types
of assignments are two things: 1.) A dime a dozen, and 2.) Not
from major publications. You can find hundreds of people looking
for freelance writers, just because they can’t write these
articles or e-books themselves. So, how can these assignments
help you break into the freelance writing market? Again it boils
down to credits. Sure, once you write one e-book you aren’t
going to turn many heads. But, once you have written over 50
e-books like I have, people start to notice that you are a
capable freelance writer. The point here is, you can build your portfolio and you skills by doing work that isn’t necessarily glamorous. The only downside is that these jobs typically don’t
pay great wages.
For a freelance writer to make it today is a tad easier than it
was a decade ago. Anyone who does keyword assignments, web copy,
and short e-books calls themselves a freelance writer. And that
is perfectly OK - it gets you the freelance writing credits you
need to land the bigger assignments. Hopefully, they endeavor to
be more than a keyword lackey for the rest of their lives,
though. And most good freelance writers will rise above that in
their career. Keep writing!
Darren Krause has been writing for 16 years, with thousands of published credits - in print and online. His website - http://www.imaginethiswriting.net helps new authors with tips and insight into the world of freelance writing. His blog is also updated several times a week.
From our deconstruction of hundreds of Hollywood blockbusters….
The Hero’s Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the Hollywood movies we have deconstructed are based on this template.
Understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters.
The Hero’s Journey:
a) Attempts to tap into unconscious expectations the audience has regarding what a story is and how it should be told.
b) Gives the writer more structural elements than simply three or four acts, plot points, mid point and so on.
c) Interpreted metaphorically, laterally and symbolically, allows an infinite number of varied stories to be created.
and more…
Sample Movie Deconstructed: Dirty Dozen (1967)
FADE IN: the First Threshold - a military prison; a hanging.
Introducing the Mentor : Lee Marvin (Major Reisman) watches the hanging and heads for the meeting.
Mentor ’s Character and Back Story: The Colonel et al go over Reisman’s record.
Heralds brings Call to Adventure: Reisman is told of project Amnesty.
Danger of the Journey developed: the Nazi conference in the Chateau; the place is fortified and guarded; the men will be risking their lives,
Foreshadow of the Atonement: referencing Colonel Breed.
Entering the First Threshold; meeting the strange creatures of the First Threshold: we meet the men by name, crime and sentence.
Threshold Guardian: Franco resists and Reisman puts him on the ground.
Meeting Allies in the Inner Cave : convincing the men in their cells; developing their characters and back stories and the relationship with the Mentor :
The Joker: Franco.
The Leader: Charles Bronson (Wladislaw).
The Shape Shifter: Telly Savalas (Maggot).
The Simpleton: the big man (Posey)
Developing the Mentor ’s Ally: the Sergeant.
The Leaders Ally: Jefferson .
The Ally: Sergeant Bowry.
Conditions of the Journey: the men are told that if any of them try to escape, then they’ll all be sent back to prison.
Conflict between Allies: Maggot and Jefferson fight.
Warning of the Physical Separation: the Sergeant thinks that the first chance they get, they’ll attempt to shoot Reisman.
Physical Separation: on their way to the camp.
Entering the World of the Transformation: constructing the compound.
Tangible Representation of the Transformation: the state of the compound; no windows until they deserve them.
Foreshadow of the Final Conflict: listening to the radio and hearing about the War.
Developing characters: Franco talks to Pinkley (the Idiot); Wladislaw talks about the woman singing on the radio; Maggot doesn’t like women.
Trial 1: Franco tries to escape.
Trial 2: climbing the rope.
Trial 3: Posey gets a knife.
Transformation Progressing: Reisman and the sergeant discuss the men’s improvement.
Foreshadow of the turning of the Shape Shifter: Maggot discuses his religious views.
Warning of the Seizing of the Sword: the psychologist warns Reisman that the men are psychopaths.
Conflict on the Journey to the Sword: Franco throws one of the smaller men and Posey confronts him.
Resisting the Sword: Wladislaw is uncooperative.
Seizing the Sword: Franco wants hot water to shave; the men all line up; they are finally acting as a team.
New Name verifying their progress along the path of the Transformation: they get a new name: the Dirty Dozen.
Foreshadow of the Near Death Experience: Reisman warns the men of the coming trial with Breed.
Night Sea Journey: the men in the truck travel to Colonel Breed’s territory; “the General” inspects the men.
Near Death Experience: Reisman insults Breed; Wladislaw gets beaten up.
Foreshadow of the Apotheosis: the men think it was the Major who had Wladislaw beaten up.
Reward: the men get female company, the whisky…the “graduation ball.”
Foreshadow of the Shape Shifter’s turning: Maggot warns of the Major’s coming damnation.
Atonement with the Father: Colonel Breed pushes his way into the compound; Reisman shoots at him etc…
Foreshadow of the Apotheosis: they see that the men who roughed up Wladislaw are with Breed.
Apotheosis: Reisman is on their side.
Ultimate Boon: all the men act in unison; Synergy.
Refusal of the Return: Reisman is admonished by a senior officer; his men will be sent back etc.
Rescue from Without: the competition to knock out Breed’s HQ is the only way to save the men.
Magic Flight in the Wolves Clothing: the men change colours and make their way to Breed’s HQ and take over.
Warnings, preparing and pushed into the Final Conflict: going over the Chateau invasion.
Crossing the Return Threshold: the flight to the Chateau, parachuting in and getting past the guards.
Master of the Two Worlds / Final Conflict: Blowing up the Chateau dressed as Nazis; Shape Shifter turns; resistance etc.
Freedom to Live: Reisman, Wladislaw and the Sergeant in hospital.
Learn more…
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Kal Bishop is a management consultant based in London, UK. His specialities include Knowledge Management and Creativity and Innovation Management. He has consulted in the visual media and software industries and for clients such as Toshiba and Transport for London. He has led Improv, creativity and innovation workshops, exhibited artwork in San Francisco, Los Angeles and London and written a number of screenplays. He is a passionate traveller. He can be reached at http://www.clickok.co.uk/
The study of vocalics or paralanguage deals with the non-verbal qualities of speech. These qualities include pitch, amplitude, rate, and voice quality. Linguists argue that the way in which a person says something often means more than the actual words being spoken. Paralanguage instantaneously conveys information such as gender, education, origin, mood, and our relationship with the person being spoken to. In our spoken language, only 7% of the total message is relayed through the spoken word, while 38% of the message is conveyed through paralanguage. Imagine answering a phone call from someone. If they are a close friend or family member, you can usually tell who it is without having them identify themselves. If it is a stranger on the other end, you can pick up certain things about who they are, such as sex, age, educational level, origin, and social class just by their tonal qualities of their voice.
Interpreting Paralanguage
1. Emphasizing syllables. The way you say something can completely change the meaning of a sentence depending on what word you are emphasizing. Just think when the snotty kid tells you, “Whaaaat-ever!!” It’s not only saying that she doesn’t care, but it is also emphasizing rebellious attitude as well.
2. Deepening voice. Police officers are taught to use a deep, clear voice because it carries more authority. A deep sounding voice is psychologically more believable than a higher frequency voice. Someone who lowers the frequency of their voice is expressing anger, defensiveness, or dominance because a deeper voice sounds bigger and it is linked to male masculinity and power.
3. Raised pitch. We raise the pitch of our voice to express harmlessness, submissiveness, and openness. In courtship, both men and women will increase the pitch of their voice above their normal frequency to make themselves appear less intimidating or hostile. The same behavior can be seen with friends, family, and especially when dealing with infant children.
4. Decrease in volume. A decrease in volume of the voice indicates submissiveness.
5. Increase in volume. An increase in the volume of the voice indicates anger, frustration, or a show of dominance or authority. Often when two people are arguing, each person will increase the volume of their voice to be louder than the other person; thereby, achieving a form of verbal dominance over them.
6. Speech errors. An increase in speech errors is an indication that the person is lying or not telling the complete truth.
Using Paralanguage To Your Advantage
1. Laughter. Laughter is a natural stress-reliever. Research has shown that laughter forces the body to release painkilling hormones such as endorphins, enkephalins, dopamine, noradrenaline, and adrenaline into our system. Laughter is often contagious and will brighten up other people’s days just like smiling. It lets the other person know that they are your friend. Learning how to make other people laugh is a strong skill to gaining compliance from them.
2. Change their behavior with voice-leading. Voice-leading is a powerful technique that police use when trying to communicate with an irate subject. Often the person will be angry and they will be shouting at the officer and not making much sense. Instead of trying have a shouting match with the subject, the officer will do the exact opposite and lower his voice down to a level that is difficult to hear. This accomplishes two things: (1) the angry person needs to calm down and become an active listener to be able to comprehend and process the words (2) the officer has stepped to the person’s side instead of challenging him head-on (3) this behavior will force the person to mirror the officer’s voice (4) it shows good professionalism on the officer’s part.
3. Use a calm, clear tone of voice. To avoid sounding overtly nervous, slow down your voice rate and use a clear tone of voice when speaking. Think about what you are going to say before you say it.
4. Get rid of filler sounds. Filler sounds are the “aaahh,” “uuuumm,” “eeerrrr,” sounds that we use to fill in periods of silence during our conversation. We generally use them when we are contemplating an answer. People have been conditioned to know that a filler sound means that you are searching for an answer, so they automatically take a “mental intermission” from the conversation and might not be paying to the answer you finally come up with. A more effective way of keeping them drawn into the conversation is by keeping the silence and saying nothing. Silence makes people uncomfortable, which has the effect of keeping their minds aware of what is going on, so by getting rid of filler sounds, you can maintain a better conversation.
5. Avoid a monotone voice. A monotonous voice is boring and puts people to sleep. Instead, talk with conviction and be enthusiastic about what you are saying.
Key Points
1. Actual words make up only 7% of our communication. 38% comes from how we say those words.
2. Use a deep voice to sound authoritative and raise the pitch of your voice to sound friendlier.
3. An increase in speech errors is associated with lying or nervousness.
4. Practice on getting rid of filler sounds.
About The Author
Tristan Loo is an experienced negotiator and an expert in conflict resolution. He uses his law enforcement experience to train others in the prinicples of defusing conflict and reaching agreements. Visit his website at http://www.streetnegotiation.com or e-mail him directly at tristan@streetnegotiation.com