A script is a written work for a film. The movement, actions, expression and dialogues of the characters are included. Scripts are written in a very specific manner. They include the following components:
Scene Heading (Slugline): Gives a brief description of the setting. Has 3 parts.
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- INT. or EXT. depending on whether it happens inside or outside.
- The actual location.
- The time of day. Day or Night
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- INT. CLASSROOM -DAY
- EXT. DISNEYLAND -NIGHT
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Actions: Actions are the things that you see. What will you be seeing on the screen? Don’t TELL me what is going on, SHOW me what is going on.
Character Name: The name of someone who is saying words.
Dialog: The words that are being said. Do not use Quotation Marks or say Said or Says.
Parenthetical: Short description of how something is to be said.
Scripts are in a very specific format. Everything needs to be aligned perfect.
Example Script:
Aww-Yeah-scriptMore Information:
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