Script format,printing,cover??

TheVoiceOfNick · July 15, 2003, 11:57:44 AM

Screen direction is usually used for the shooting script, not the drafts. Of course, if you're a writer/director, then you already have a clear vision of what you want, so you can add the screen direction if you'd like.

Nick

Xixax · July 15, 2003, 06:55:35 PM

This conversation makes me laugh for some reason.

I mean, let's face it. If a script eats balls, we're talking about polishing turds here, aren't we?

I dunno. Seems like to me the font and type size would be the last thing in the world I'd be concerned about when it comes to writing a screnplay.

mindfuck · July 15, 2003, 08:02:03 PM

True, but the fact remains that people won't read your screenplay if it is formatted incorrectly. So, yeah, it really should be the last thing you worry about.

prophet · July 17, 2003, 09:15:07 PM

LaserJet or Bubble Jet for print?

ono · July 17, 2003, 09:16:36 PM

I think that's the least of your worries. ;)

prophet · July 17, 2003, 09:24:38 PM

im that way i worry about the small things thats the way im in real life.

TheVoiceOfNick · July 18, 2003, 01:38:48 AM

Quote from: prophetim that way i worry about the small things thats the way im in real life.

God help us. :P

Nick

prophet · July 18, 2003, 01:43:08 AM

is that a bad thing?

Pubrick · July 18, 2003, 04:06:16 AM

yes.

markums2k · July 18, 2003, 08:21:47 AM

Quote from: prophetis it ok to use camera direction if you are going to be directing this movie?

Don't waste your time.

Actually, you'll want to visit www.wordplayer.com and read THE COLUMNS if you're serious about writing a screenplay. That stuff is gold, and has really helped me get to a place where I'm happy with my writing. There's also scripts available.

Also, somebody has posted links to PTA's scripts somewhere on this board. Not hard to guess where. If you're going to do it like him, you'll probably want to READ one of his screenplays, you know?

EDIT: Final Draft will put an end to your format worries. And Bubblejet vs. Laserjet? Text will look exactly the fucking same no matter which you use. People used to use typewriters. Do you know what those are?

mutinyco · July 19, 2003, 04:24:55 PM

It's usually a bad idea to include shot directions. Some people like reading them -- but most people don't. They want to be able to easily read your script for the story and characters. Try to write with a lot of visual information, but don't get specific on shots. You probably won't wind up using them anyhow. Write it first, then go and storyboard it or draw up a shot list. Keep the writing and visualizing separate. Consider one a rewrite of the other.

mindfuck · July 21, 2003, 03:46:21 AM

One thing I like to do with Final Draft is use ScriptNotes to put in shot direction that I think of as I write. I tend to be a very visual writer so I'm always picturing the shot and camera movement as I write a scene. Rather than include it in the screenplay I'll just drop in a script note briefly noting my thoughts.