2. WHAT MAKES A GOOD RANT?
A rant is usually
done with wit
and humor,
while at the
same time
expressing an
opinion, a
position, or just
something that
you think is
important.
3. A TOPIC THAT IS CURRENT /
A SHOT THAT IS FAIR
A good rant responds to something that is in
the news right now; an event/issue that lots
of people are talking about
Your topic should not be threatening, include
profanity or malign an individual or
organizations’ reputation.
There’s a difference between fair criticism
and slander!
4. A VERY CLEAR STRUCTURE
Intro – Establish the topic of the rant, quickly.
Middle – Provide a challenging statement
which makes the listener/viewer think….The
“AHA!” moment.
End –Wrap up with a strong, powerful
statement that leaves the listener/viewer
with an understanding of the topic, i.e. a
summary with a catch.The catch should
include content but could also be a facial
expression/movement.
5. AN INTERESTING USE OF MOVEMENT
Rick’s rants are usually
filmed as he walks down
an alley covered in
graffiti/street art
The moving camera and
the shifting angles add
emphasis to his words,
and add to the sense of
urgency
The movements are
carefully rehearsed, with
split-second timing
6. FUN FACIAL EXPRESSIONS
Rick’s facial expressions
often communicate his
emotions—shock,
outrage, disgust, anger,
etc.
Rick also makes direct
eye contact with the
camera throughout most
of his rant and uses
varied intonation
7. END STRONG
Rick’s rants usually end
with a biting one-liner,
delivered with him
looking straight at the
camera.
The conclusion leaves
us thinking...which,
after all, is the whole
point!
