PREFACE

Richard Harrington

VIDEO IS A TRULY compelling medium. It can convey character, tone, and emotion. Need to make a convincing point or drive toward a goal? Video is the right choice. Want to change the world? You can. When you combine these strengths and bring a non-fiction message to life using real people, that’s powerful stuff.

But it’s really easy to screw things up. Choose the wrong voice and your video can lose its effectiveness. Mismanage folks and you can quickly move into high-stress territory. Working with actors is easy. It’s the real people that scare me.

In your hands you are holding very valuable information. Amy DeLouise is one of the finest producers I know and a truly gifted educator. I’ve worked with her personally on ...

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