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• Industry Standard?
• The #1 Rule - Show it don't
tell it... but don't
direct it...
unless you have to.
Formatting 101
• Scripts are elements
• Action
• Scene Headings
• Character Name
• Dialogue
• Parenthetical
• Extension
• Shot
• Transition
• Dual-Column Dialogue
• Act numbers
• Scene Numbers
• Cast List
Intermediate Formatting
These are on the test!
• Dialogue split by Action
• Emphasis in Action
• Abbreviations
• Short Lines
• Dialogue Paragraphs
Advanced Formatting
Still required reading
• Montage & Series of Shots
• Supers - Titles, Signs, etc.
• Phone Calls and Intercuts
• Two people talking at the
same time
Ready to go?
Follow these rules!
• Give 'em what they want
• Formats for specific shows
• Size Matters... well, length
• Page Break Rules
• Numbering?
• Headers and Footers
• Title Pages
• Margins & spacing settings
for
film, TV & plays
• First pages and show titles
• What fonts to use
• Paper
• Printing
• Binding
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