Research: script-writing

Hi welcome back! I have a lot to talk about today so let's get right into it. A very important thing for me to know to make the opener for a short film, is how to write a script. So today I will be discussing the elements that go into scriptwriting.

Writing a script includes a certain format that you have to follow. One of the first elements is the slug line. This is found at the beginning of a scene and includes the location and time of day of that scene. here are some examples of different slug lines found in scripts. The slug line is important because it creates the setting of the scene and lets you know what lighting you'll need and what tings you will need to prepare. If the scene is outside then you will probably need a diffuser and will need to check the weather of that day. If it's at a certain place then you'll need to make sure that place is free to film and look at the lighting of the place to see what light kits you'll need to bring. The slug line will include short abbreviations like "INT" or "EXT" These stand for interior and exterior and let you know if you will be inside or outside.                     

Next in a script you have the action lines. These lines give more detail on what's happening in the scene. These lines are like an introduction of the scene to give background knowledge of what was happening before the dialogue or why the dialogue is happening. Action lines are super important because they let the actors know what to act out and also the type of mood they're in. Here's an example.

Next is the dialogue. This is one of the most important parts of the script. Dialogue is what the actors will be saying to each other and is usually not bolded to help it stand out from everything else. If nothing else is on the script it is crucial that at least dialogue is there so that the actors know what to say. Sometimes the dialogue can be improvised on the spot to make it feel more realistic and less staged, but dialogue is still written so that there is a general idea of what's being said.

That's all I will be discussing about scripts today! Thank you so much for reading, you can found my resources down below! Bye!

Lannom, SC. “How to Write a Better Screenplay.” StudioBinder, 1 Sept. 2019, www.studiobinder.com/blog/how-to-write-a-screenplay/.

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