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    This document provides an introduction to script writing and screenwriting. It discusses the differences between a script and screenplay, and between a spec script and shooting script. It also outlines the key elements of a screenplay, including headers, description/action lines, character identification, dialogue, transitions, and special scene headers. The production process is briefly described in five stages: development, pre-production, production, post-production, and distribution. References and links are provided for further reading on script writing and screenplay formatting.

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    This document provides an introduction to script writing and screenwriting. It discusses the differences between a script and screenplay, and between a spec script and shooting script. It also outlines the key elements of a screenplay, including headers, description/action lines, character identification, dialogue, transitions, and special scene headers. The production process is briefly described in five stages: development, pre-production, production, post-production, and distribution. References and links are provided for further reading on script writing and screenplay formatting.

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    Module 12

    Think out!
    Introduction to the SCRIPT
    (Basics of Script Writing and Screenwriting)
    What is a script?
    Script writing
    vs Screenwriting
    What is the difference?
    A
    is a script, but not all scripts are screenplays.
    SCRIPT
    TV Show Script

    News Script
    (via teleprompters) Screenplay
    for:
    - Feature and non-feature films
    Radio Drama Script - Live-action TV series
    - Animated Series/Films
    - Video games
    Theater Script - Short web series / mini-series
    (for plays)

    Video Game Script


    (via video games)
    Screenplay
    What is a screenplay?
    Spec Script
    vs. Shooting Script

    What is the difference?


    The screenplay is a selling tool, whereas the shooting
    script is a production tool.

    A spec script should NEVER contain the elements


    of shooting script. If you want to sell your script, then stick to the
    accepted spec screenplay format.
    Title Page
    Elements of
    the SCREENPLAY

    1. HEADERS / SLUGLINE
    Know the difference!

    LOCALE vs LOCATION
    - general area - precise area
    City Hall Mayor’s Office
    FIT Bldg. F609 Room
    Quiapo Quiapo Church
    Quiapo Church Confessional
    Elements of
    the SCREENPLAY

    2. DESCRIPTION/ACTION LINES
    Elements of
    the SCREENPLAY

    cont’d. . .
    Elements of
    the SCREENPLAY

    cont’d. . .
    Elements of
    the SCREENPLAY

    3. CHARACTER ID

    4. CHARACTER PARENTHETICALS / EXTENSION


    Elements of
    the SCREENPLAY
    5. DIALOGUE
    5. DIALOGUE
    5. DIALOGUE
    5. DIALOGUE
    Elements of
    the SCREENPLAY

    6. DIALOGUE PARENTHETICALS a.k.a WRYLYS


    Elements of
    the SCREENPLAY

    6. DIALOGUE PARENTHETICALS
    Elements of
    the SCREENPLAY

    MARK MARK
    (in Tagalog) (to students)
    Really?! Talaga!? I mean, really?!
    Elements of
    the SCREENPLAY
    7. TRANSITION
    CUT TO:
    - SMASH CUT TO: ; FADE TO BLACK. ; INTERCUT WITH: ; END
    INTERCUT.

    8. OVER BLACK;
    OVERBLACK;

    TITLE CARDS: 3 months later


    Formatting Dialogues
    For translations
    Other Elements
    MORES and CONTINUEDS
    Other Elements

    SPECIAL SCENE HEADERS

    EXT. SUNSET BEACH - DAY – FLASHBACK

    or

    MONTAGE - JOHN AND MARY FALL IN LOVE


    Other Elements
    DUAL DIALOGUES
    The Production Process
    I. Development
    II. Pre-production
    III. Production
    IV. Post-production
    V. Distribution
    Thank you!
    REFERENCES/INTERNET LINKS:
    For the Difference between Script Writing and Screenwriting:

    For Screenwriting Terms:

    For Screenwriting Terms:

    For Screenplay Formatting:


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