Objectives Understand the purpose and uses for scripts

Objectives • Understand the purpose and uses for scripts • Describe the content of scripts • Analyse a script • Review a script and identify areas for improvement

Scripts Pack A Pre-production content Starter • Actors will be given a script with dialogue before any filming occurs • Who else will make use of a script?

Scripts Pack A Pre-production content Script • Scripts are used by: • Actors • Narrators • Directors • Film crew • Sound editors • Continuity

Scripts Pack A Pre-production content Script purposes • Scripts contain: • Dialogue for actors (what the actors will say) • Which characters are in the scene and some stage directions • Location information – such as in a building or in a park • Additional information for the film crew, such as camera angles and sound effects • Scripts are also used as part of a pitch to get a film or TV programme produced

Scripts Pack A Pre-production content When are scripts used? • Scripts are used for: • Films • TV programmes • Animation • Computer games (video sequences or character interaction) • Radio broadcasts • Advertisements

Scripts Pack A Pre-production content Worksheet 6 • Complete Task 1 and Task 2 on Worksheet 6

Scripts Pack A Pre-production content Script layout • What do the pink, blue and green parts of the script represent? • What do you notice about the layout of the script? • What else can be included on a script?

Scripts Pack A Pre-production content Script components • Locations • Shot types • Character names Locations and shot types (in capitals) / Descriptions Dialogue or voice over (V. O. ) Character’s name

Scripts Pack A Pre-production content Other script components • Scripts also show: • Direction, such as what is happening in the scene and character interaction • A description of the scene • Dialogue, including intonation, volume and emotions • Sounds such as background music, actions or events

Scripts Pack A Pre-production content The cover • Before a script begins some basic information is given on the cover • What information will be on the cover of a script?

Scripts Pack A Pre-production content The cover • Cover components • Title • Scriptwriter / author • Date • Draft number

Scripts Pack A Pre-production content Locations and shot types • Locations and shot types tend to be written at the left of a script in capitals so that they stand out • INT is used for interior shots • EXT is used for exterior shots • What shot types and camera movements could be used in a script?

Scripts Pack A Pre-production content Shot types in scripts • Shot types: • Long shot – often used for an establishing shot (LS) • Close up (CU) • Mid shot (MS) • Extreme close up (ECU) • Extreme long shot (ELS) • Camera movements: • Track and dolly • Pan / tilt • Push in / pull back

Scripts Pack A Pre-production content Worksheet 6 • Complete Task 3 on Worksheet 6

Scripts Pack A Pre-production content Review a script • Look at the script • Give at least three good points about it • What are at least three improvements that could be made to it?

Scripts Pack A Pre-production content Improved script • Good points: • INT for interior • Names in capitals • Descriptions • Sounds • Dialogue • Improvements: • Indentation of dialogue; shot types to the far left • All shot types, locations and names in capitals • EXT. for exterior (rather than ‘Outside’)

Scripts Pack A Pre-production content Worksheet 6 • Complete Task 4 on Worksheet 6

Scripts Pack A Pre-production content Plenary • What are five tips that will help when reading a script?

Scripts Pack A Pre-production content Plenary • Possible tips: • Indentation of character names and dialogue • Character names in capitals • Contain camera directions such as close up (CU) • INT (interior) and EXT (exterior) • Purposes – such as contains all characters required for each scene • Uses – such as film, video, animation, game character sequences • Character stage directions are included on the left margin

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