Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Blogwork for Wed., Nov. 6

Please do this work on JE #25/right. Please answer in complete sentences if you want credit!

Go to this link, and answer the following questions. It may be helpful to copy or print out these questions before you go to the link so you don't have to flip back and forth between web pages.

Please note that this is a very detailed explanation for how to write a script. Scriptwriters, please know 
I don't expect your to know every little detail, especially for the RD. I'll give you more guidelines in class tomorrow.

"How to Format a Screenplay"
http://2012.scriptfrenzy.org/howtoformatascreenplay

Questions:

1. What are the four basic elements of writing a script?
2. What's a slugline?
3. What's the purpose of a slugline? Where do they appear in the script?
4. What are the three elements of sluglines?
5. True or False: Sluglines are never in all capital letters.
6. What's the purpose of writing down specific action?
7. When does a new scene occur?
8. What's the purpose of writing down the action after a slugline?
9. Where do character names appear? Are they in all caps? Are they centered?
10. Do you use quotation marks in a script when you write dialogue?
11. Do you single or double space dialogue?
12. Scroll down to the "More Details" section. What is the purpose of parentheticals?
13. What does "V.O." stand for?
14. What does "O.S." stand for?




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