Anyone know a site that has information on the right way to format, print, and brind or whatever else you do to a finished script?
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1) Make sure the proper screenplay format is used throughout.
2) Print on paper that has been three-hole-punched or just punch your printed screenplay afterwards.
3) Bind the pages together with those little brass "brads".
4) Make sure you don't do any of the following: http://www.oscars.org/nicholl/format.html
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is there some kind of script writing program that formats what you are writing?
Most of them do. Final Draft is your best bet though. It's pretty much a standard in screenwriting format.
I'd say get Final Draft... it will be your best friend! You will never be able to go back to a word processor...
Go here to buy it and get other supplies:
http://www.writersstore.com/
Nick
thanks
I use Movie Magic Screenwriter...I'm not entirely sure what the difference between the programs are, other than that MMS is a little cheaper. But anyway, yeah, once you get it, you won't remember how you ever wrote scripts in Word. All of your formatting issues will be taken care of. Also, if you're a student, you can get it for less through your school.
For some reason, all the screenwriting books I've ever seen have said that the correct binding method is to use three-hole paper, but only use two brads to fasten it. I don't understand, but that's what I've always done.
how many page is 60 minutes?
Quote from: prophethow many page is 60 minutes?
The general thinking is that one page equals one minute of screen time.
:)
is it ok to use camera direction if you are going to be directing this movie?
Quote from: prophetis it ok to use camera direction if you are going to be directing this movie?
PTA seems to (http://www.dailyscript.com/scripts/Punch-Drunk_Love.html).. not sure about whether it's technically right, though..
if he does then ill do it :)
can i ask how old are u?
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
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.
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.
LaserJet or Bubble Jet for print?
I think that's the least of your worries. ;)
im that way i worry about the small things thats the way im in real life.
Quote from: prophetim that way i worry about the small things thats the way im in real life.
God help us.
:P
Nick
is that a bad thing?
yes.
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? :roll:
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?
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.
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.