Post by Danger Wasp on Nov 15, 2012 21:22:38 GMT -6
Screenwriting is an important factor in the comic books, Theater, and more importantly The film Industry.
Before you learn to write a screenplay, it is best to know what software to use for writing one.
SOFTWARE:
Celtx: A free, Basic and Online screenwriting program with everything you need to start screenwriting.
Website: www.celtx.com/index.html
Final Draft: Might be costly for some, but this delivers way more than Celtx does.
Website: www.finaldraft.com/index.php
Scriptbuddy: A basic screenwriting software with more features than standard software, from: proper screenplay spellchecks, scene outline/ character lists, and the ability to create automatic backups.
website: www.scriptbuddy.com/
Spark's Notes: You can also use trelby, which is also a screenwriting program, only its free.
WRITING:
Writing a Screenplay/ script is entirely different than Writing an Essay or a Novel. It is formatted differently.
Here's an example of a script:
now if you don't understand it still, then here's a breakdown.
"EXT.GOTHAM STREET-DAY" This is called a slug-line, what it does is it brielfy explains where your scene is and what time of day it is taking place.
types of scenes:
EXT = Exterior
INT = Interior
I/E = Interior or Exterior (used when the character is in between both kinds of locations, like standing between a doorframe to a store)
The text that follows the slugline is called the "action", it describes the action of the scene.
below is a simple conversation...
"ROBIN (character)
Holy Mackerel, Batman!" (Dialogue)
BATMAN (character)
(startled) (These are parentheticals, they describe the feeling the character is conveying)
What's the matter Robin? (Dialogue)
above is an example of basic dialogue. Just remember that.
here's a slightly advanced page from a script from Die hard 2:
Note that at the last Dialogue, there are two characters speaking. This is called "Dual speaking" it is used when two or more characters are talking over one another, or in unision. (this is rarely used though )
Note that in the script it says in capital letters "ANGLE ON SARRAH THOMAS". What this is, is called a "Shot", which basically describes what kind of shot or coverage you would want in your story (just don't use it too heavily)
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Before you learn to write a screenplay, it is best to know what software to use for writing one.
SOFTWARE:
Celtx: A free, Basic and Online screenwriting program with everything you need to start screenwriting.
Website: www.celtx.com/index.html
Final Draft: Might be costly for some, but this delivers way more than Celtx does.
Website: www.finaldraft.com/index.php
Scriptbuddy: A basic screenwriting software with more features than standard software, from: proper screenplay spellchecks, scene outline/ character lists, and the ability to create automatic backups.
website: www.scriptbuddy.com/
Spark's Notes: You can also use trelby, which is also a screenwriting program, only its free.
WRITING:
Writing a Screenplay/ script is entirely different than Writing an Essay or a Novel. It is formatted differently.
Here's an example of a script:
now if you don't understand it still, then here's a breakdown.
"EXT.GOTHAM STREET-DAY" This is called a slug-line, what it does is it brielfy explains where your scene is and what time of day it is taking place.
types of scenes:
EXT = Exterior
INT = Interior
I/E = Interior or Exterior (used when the character is in between both kinds of locations, like standing between a doorframe to a store)
The text that follows the slugline is called the "action", it describes the action of the scene.
below is a simple conversation...
"ROBIN (character)
Holy Mackerel, Batman!" (Dialogue)
BATMAN (character)
(startled) (These are parentheticals, they describe the feeling the character is conveying)
What's the matter Robin? (Dialogue)
above is an example of basic dialogue. Just remember that.
here's a slightly advanced page from a script from Die hard 2:
Note that at the last Dialogue, there are two characters speaking. This is called "Dual speaking" it is used when two or more characters are talking over one another, or in unision. (this is rarely used though )
Note that in the script it says in capital letters "ANGLE ON SARRAH THOMAS". What this is, is called a "Shot", which basically describes what kind of shot or coverage you would want in your story (just don't use it too heavily)
[MORE TO COME]