Scripted scroll 📜
To: Project Team
From: [Cruz Charles ] – Lead Researcher
Date: 16 Nov 2025
Subject: Scripted Scroll for the Dogs Oral‑History Project
1. Purpose
- Capture, preserve, and share the lived experiences of greyhound owners, trainers, and caretakers.
- Produce a 10‑minute “scroll” (audio‑visual montage) that can be screened at community events and uploaded to the project website.
2. Target Narrators
- Current owners (minimum 5 years with a greyhound)
- Veterinary staff (specializing in racing‑dog care)
- Retired racers (greyhounds now in adoption)
- Track managers (historical perspective on racing venues)
3. Script Structure (Scroll Format)
| Section | Time | Content | Key Questions
| Opening | 0:00‑0:30 | Fade‑in of a calm greyhound silhouette; narrator voice‑over: “Every bark tells a story…”
Why Greyhounds? | 0:30‑1:30 | Quick montage of racing, adoption, and family life. Text overlay: “From the track to the hearth.”
Narrator 1 – Owner (5 yrs) | 1:30‑2:30 “remember the first day I brought Max home…” What moment made you realize this dog was different?
| Narrator 2 – Vet | 2:30‑3:30 | “Greyhounds are built for speed, but their hearts need care…” | What health challenges do greyhounds face off‑track?
| Narrator 3 – Retired Racer (Greyhound) 3:30‑4:30 | “I used to chase the rabbit, now chase sunbeams…” (voice‑over with footage) How did your life change after retirement?
| Narrator 4 – Track Manager | 4:30‑5:30 | “The tracks were once bustling… now we’re rebuilding trust.” | What legacy do racing tracks leave behind?
| Community Voices | 5:30‑7:00 | Quick cuts of community members, text quotes: “Greyhounds teach us patience.”
| Closing Reflection | 7:00‑8:00 | Montage of happy dogs at home; narrator: “Their stories run forever.”
| Credits & Call‑to‑Action | 8:00‑10:00 | List of funders, partners, and QR code for full oral‑history archive.
4. Sample Script Excerpt (Narrator 1 – Owner)
> Visual: Owner kneeling, gentle hand on greyhound’s neck. Ambient sounds of a quiet living room.
Owner (voice‑over): When I first met Max, his ears were floppy, his eyes nervous. I asked myself, _‘Can a racing dog ever just… be?’_ The answer came the next morning, when he curled up on the couch and let out a sigh that felt like a thank‑you.”
5. Production Checklist
- Pre‑Interview: Send consent form & outline (see Section 6).
- Recording: Use Zoom H5 or equivalent; capture 48 kHz/24‑bit audio; back‑up to external SSD.
- Editing: Adobe Audition + Premiere Pro; keep each clip under 45 seconds for scroll pacing.
- Archive: Deposit master files with Local History Archive (per best‑practice guidelines ¹).
6. Consent & Release (One‑Page Form)
- Title: Greyhound Oral‑History Project – Release Agreement_
- Fields: Name, contact, rights to use audio/video, option to remain anonymous.
- Signature: Required before interview.
7. Timeline
| Date | Milestone |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Finalize narrator list & secure releases |
| 30 Nov 2025 | Complete all interviews |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Finish rough edit |
| 22 Dec 2025 | Review & approve scroll |
| 31 Dec 2025 | Publish & launch outreach |
8. Contact
- Lead Researcher: [Cruz Charles ] – cruzcharlesblog@gmail.com
- Project Coordinator: [Anonymous]
_Prepared in line with Oral History Association best‑practice standards ¹ ².
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