The document discusses various terms used in screenplay formatting including:
1. Sluglines that indicate the location and time of a scene.
2. Action lines that describe the visual action in the present tense.
3. Dialogue that is centered and capitalized with character names.
4. Parentheticals that provide direction to actors on line delivery.
5. Transitions that indicate how the editor should cut between scenes.
This week we look at some of the basic concepts that developed the language and grammar of film editing. We spend a bit of time talking about Sergei Eisenstein and his theories around editing, and some of the innovations and experiments that were happening in the early period of film history.
The second half of the lecture we learn about technical aspects of Continuity Editing.
This week we look at some of the basic concepts that developed the language and grammar of film editing. We spend a bit of time talking about Sergei Eisenstein and his theories around editing, and some of the innovations and experiments that were happening in the early period of film history.
The second half of the lecture we learn about technical aspects of Continuity Editing.
Lights, Camera, Distraction: An introduction to screenwritingGaz Johnson
A workshop presented at Rawlings College, Quorn 11th March 2014 for creative writing students. Introduces the structure, format and process behind screenwriting for films.
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· Alternate Assignment: I know that for some people, attending a cultural event may be problematic for a variety of reasons. If you cannot attend a live museum tour, concert, or play, here is the alternative assignment. You can watch this play, and adaptation of the show 'Amadeus' and write your paper based on this show. Now, this is not a Broadway show, it is a community theater presentation from a local university near where I live (I actually taught most of the people in this show). Just pretend that you are going to this play at the theater, get some popcorn and watch (the show is over two hours, so relax and enjoy), To brief you a bit on this show it presents the dilemma of the composer Antonio Salieri (played by Robert Kowalewski), who is good at his work and well known, but then he meets the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (played by Logan Williams) and he realizes his own mediocrity compared to the true genius of Mozart. Salieri then schemes to destroy Mozart, while at the same time being the only one who fully understands the true magnificence and brilliance of his rival. For your assignment, watch the show (just click on the video links below, I would not recommend trying to view this on a phone or tablet, it will work best on a computer) and then write a 2 page essay in which you tell me about the play, describing the plot and flow of the show (so I know you watched it) and then critique the show; did you like it? Did you enjoy the actors? etc. Remember, this is just a local community theater show, and you should assess it accordingly. Please make sure you watch it (you do not need to do any outside reasearch), using Google or Wikipedia will not help you with this assignment since their production is unique and different. Just enjoy a fun evening of watching live theater and write your paper on the show:
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Template for Museum or Concert:
Introduction
(This is easy, just one sentence) The purpose of this paper was to experience the world of Humanities beyond a classroom setting that additionally involves a visit to a museum or live play/performance (please list your choice)
The Event
(This is easy) Clearly identify the event location, date attended, the attendees, and
your initial reaction upon arriving at the event.
Two Items
Provide specific information and a description of at least two (2) pieces (e.g., art, exhibits, music, etc.). Provide as many details as possible. Help me to feel and see the moment. Describe the décor, the ambiance, and the electricity of the atmosphere.
(This is too easy) First Piece, or Song, or Performance
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(This is too easy) Second Piece, or Song, or Performance
Conclusion
(Now I’m Done) Provide a summary of the event and describe your overall reaction after attending the event. Your report should inc.
1. Screenplay Terms
1. Sluglines
Sluglines (also known as scene headings) tell the reader where the action is happening. It’s a location, followed by a time. When it comes to sluglines, you first
have to establish whether the scene takes place inside (INT.) or outside (EXT.) A period, then the location of the scene, followed by the time of day (Day, Night,
Morning, Evening, etc).
2. Action lines
Your action lines go right beneath the slugline. Proper screenplay format dictates that they always be written in the present tense and as visually descriptive as
possible.
3. Dialogue
Dialogue is straight-forward. You centre and capitalise a character ID and put dialogue underneath. Your character ID need not be your entire character’s name.
It could be a first name, a last name, or an alias.
4. Extensions
Extensions go next to a character name in brackets and tell us how the dialogue is heard by the audience. Voice-over/off-screen/into devices.
5. Parentheticals
Parentheticals are directions to the actor – they detail how the line should be performed. (eg. Tearfully, falling to knees….)
6. Transitions
Transitions indicate how an editor should transition between two scenes – they're on the far right of the page (right justified) and placed between two scenes.
Eg. Cuts to……smash to (an abrupt cut)…… dissolve to (to show time has passed)…….intercut (where focus jumps between two or more scenes)
7. Subheaders
Subheaders are like mini-sluglines that indicate another place or time within a scene. They’re even formatted like sluglines - left-justified and capitalised eg.
LATER…..
8. Shots
By indicating a particular type of shot in a script, keep in mind that you as a writer are also hammering home to the reader that this is a movie and cameras will
be recording it.
2. FADE IN:
INT. MORT'S KITCHEN - DAY
Mort chops carrots at the counter. Becky leans against the fridge and fiddles with a Rubik's Cube.
MORT
I don't think Dave will say yes.
BECKY
Oh, I think he will.
DAVE (PRE-LAP)
No, absolutely not.
EXT. ROCK QUARRY - DAY
DAVE, 45, rugged, with an edge, stands on a path in conversation with Mort and Beck.
DAVE (CONT'D)
I don't need you.
With a knowing smile, Becky raises a tattered journal.
BECKY
You might need this.
Dave's jaw drops.
DAVE
Where'd -- where'd you find that?
Becky turns and strolls down the path.
DAVE (CONT'D)
Hey, where you going? Gimme that.
DISSOLVE TO:
Action line visually descriptive
for the reader
Slug line- tells the reader where
the action is happening
Dialogue where the
character speaks
Directions to the actor,
tells them how to
perform their line
Transition tells the
editor where to edit
to the next scene
3. INT. SHANGHAI GARDEN RESTAURANT - DAY
Platters of noodles and veggies twirl on a lazy Susan as Mort and Becky eat lunch side-
by-side in a booth.
BECKY
Your only option is to join us.
Dave sits across from them, eating and sweating.
DAVE
Man that's spicy.
shrugging
That's how I feel right now.
Dave looks at --
THE RESTAURANT'S FISH TANK
Colorful fish swim this way and that.
DAVE (O.S.)
Trapped underwater, trying to breathe. A rat in a cage.
LOW-ANGLE
Mort, at the table, addresses Dave.
MORT
Those aren't rats, Einstein. And this is a way out.
DAVE
If I say yes -- we train now.
SMASH TO:
BEGIN MONTAGE…..
Shots shows
the reader
that this is a
film
Slugline tells the reader where the action
is happening
Action line visually
descriptive for the
reader
Parenetical details
how the line should
be performed
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Dialogue the
character
speaks
Transition, tells the editor where to
transition between two scenes
Action line visually
descriptive for the reader