Script format,printing,cover??

prophet · July 14, 2003, 04:08:13 PM

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?

Raikus · July 14, 2003, 04:30:57 PM

Well, if you really want to get agents to read it, use a combination of the following for your cover page:

and

mindfuck · July 14, 2003, 04:33:22 PM

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

prophet · July 14, 2003, 04:37:44 PM

x100

is there some kind of script writing program that formats what you are writing?

Raikus · July 14, 2003, 04:49:42 PM

Most of them do. Final Draft is your best bet though. It's pretty much a standard in screenwriting format.

TheVoiceOfNick · July 14, 2003, 05:15:01 PM

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

prophet · July 14, 2003, 05:25:42 PM

thanks

Ghostboy · July 14, 2003, 05:44:12 PM

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.

prophet · July 14, 2003, 05:58:32 PM

how many page is 60 minutes?

MacGuffin · July 14, 2003, 05:59:54 PM

Quote from: prophethow many page is 60 minutes?

The general thinking is that one page equals one minute of screen time.

prophet · July 14, 2003, 06:23:33 PM

prophet · July 15, 2003, 12:35:54 AM

is it ok to use camera direction if you are going to be directing this movie?

picolas · July 15, 2003, 12:58:16 AM

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

PTA seems to.. not sure about whether it's technically right, though..

prophet · July 15, 2003, 01:03:34 AM

if he does then ill do it

Pubrick · July 15, 2003, 01:33:45 AM

can i ask how old are u?