This document provides instructions for script formatting, including fade-in to mark the beginning, transitions to cue camera cuts, scene headings to set the time and location, dialogue for character speech, and action for non-verbal details. Script formatting includes directives for editors and descriptions of scenes, speech, and non-verbal actions.

1. Fadein: This is the
very first thing on
most scripts..
Transition:
instructions for the
editors when cutting
between cameras
Scene heading: A oneline
description of thetieof day
and location of thescene.
Dialogue:
Speech said by
thecharacters.
Action