The Importance Of Scripting:

Harry Donnelly & Hassan Abdalla

What is a Script?

• A screenplay or script is a written work by screenwriters for a film, video game or television program.

• These screenplays can be original works or adaptations from existing pieces of writing.

• In them, the movement, actions, expression, and dialogues of the characters are also narrated.

• The script should include as much detail as possible about most aspects in the scene.

Why is it Important?

• Without the script, it would be extremely difficult to complete further tasks later on such as the storyboard and the shot list.

• The script helps to give you a rough idea of the length of the film.

• If there is no film, the script cannot go ahead.

Formatting Your Script:

• Formatting a script is not an exact science, however, there is a typical industry layout in which you could follow.

• This layout will make your work look more professional and will help you gain a rough idea about how long your film will be.

• The standard industry format usually equates to a page per minute.

These are typical examples of a script/screenplay showing dialogue and action descriptions.

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