Book details

  • Genre:performing arts
  • Sub-genre:Film / Direction & Production
  • Language:English
  • Series Title:The Visual Storyteller Series
  • Series Number:2
  • Pages:220
  • eBook ISBN:9798317813666
  • Paperback ISBN:9798898328320

You REALLY Gotta See This!

A Book For Video Creators & Storytellers

By Paul Steven Forrest

Overview

You REALLY Gotta See This! isn't a how-to manual—it's a creative reset for video storytellers. In this follow-up to his bestselling book, Paul Steven Forrest invites creators to shift their mindset, trust their instincts, and rediscover the power of unscripted stories. This book doesn't give you step-by-step instructions—it gives you something more valuable: a new lens. One that helps you see what others miss, shape moments that matter, and create videos that resonate with real impact. Whether you're behind the camera or deep in the edit, this book will help you think differently—and make work that feels different.
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Description

This isn't a how-to manual. It's a creative reset. You REALLY Gotta See This! is a book about seeing the story that others miss—and learning to trust your instincts as a visual storyteller. It's about choosing meaning over momentum, clarity over chaos, and purpose over performance. Paul Steven Forrest has spent decades directing unscripted content that connects. In this follow-up to You Gotta See This!, he shares deeper insights on how to elevate your thinking, not just your footage. It's part creative spark. Part quiet nudge. All designed to help you think differently—and make videos that feel different. Whether you're holding a camera, sitting in the edit bay, or simply wondering what your work could be… this book is a reminder: Your best story is still ahead. You just need to see it.
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About The Author

Paul Steven Forrest is a writer, director, and creative coach with decades of experience producing award-winning unscripted content. From national television specials to branded stories that connect and convert, Paul's work is built on one core belief: story matters. As the creator of the Start with Story. End with Wow! Master Course, Paul helps video creators elevate their ideas, shape authentic narratives, and turn rough footage into polished stories people talk about. His first book, You Gotta See This!, became a go-to guide for video makers hungry to level up their storytelling. This follow-up, You REALLY Gotta See This!, takes the next step—diving deeper into the secrets, strategies, and creative breakthroughs that help everyday footage become unforgettable. When he's not coaching creatives or crafting story-driven content, Paul's probably scribbling ideas on sticky notes, story-mapping on graph paper, or mentoring the next generation of storytellers one video at a time.
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