Screenwriting And Scriptwriting:

Screenwriting and scriptwriting:

These are from the writer’s conference of life the universe and everything. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.

Pro writing: can take a long time to describe a scene. In a screenplay is filled with action and dialog. What it feels like and why a character is in that room/ world.
The audience for your scripts is actually the different heads of departments.
If you need a diner include details of what is essential to building the scene: is it a busy dinar or only a few people.
Never go more than 3 lines to describe something.
Your descriptions will influence which actors apply. If the detail is not important, such as long facial hair, then leave it out.
You are writing for people who watch the movies at home.
Your script needs to be a concise story,
Keep everything visual. Behavior is shown by body language and maybe their behavior.
Actors like having a subtext such as his eyes shift.
Let the actors decide upon their actions.
Always sow and don’t tell. If tell use sub textual dialog. A character says one thing to share an emotion without the character having to explain it. An example: you had me at hello.
If have a confrontation scene. If one asks, “how are you?” The other may say, “I’m fine.” Yet prior to them saying it, they shift in their chair which may indicate a different response separate from their words.
In the color of water: poster has a couple floating under water. She is wearing a red dress. She has lost a shoe. It is floating in the water below her foot. Does it have symbolism? What mood does it present?
Know who your audience is. Who is going to be reading your scripts? For certain scripts, it may be Females between the ages of 25-45.
Formatting-why is it important. If is it not correct, your script will be quickly abandoned. Final draft is the industry standard. One example of formatting for scripts is Scene header interior/exterior.
Learn the mechanics of writing a screenplay.
Where we are: in the diner. Is it day or night
Celtex or Scrivener is free software to write scripts:
You need to read other scripts to see how they present their scripts. One source is http://www.imdb.com/
See how those scripts introduce their scenes and show actions etc.
Need to have other people read it so they can catch things you’ve missed.
Some fundamentals of screenwriting: character interactions. the story must be driven by the protagonist ’s circumstances.
What are the stakes?
World building decided on the rules and stick to them.
TV shows and other complex projects will have a Bible. It contains backstory. It had anything that can define the limits of what themes the series will cover. Will contained detailed of the character’s pasts. Maybe even journal details presented in the show to keep track for later reference.
Documentaries: usually shoot the scenes first and then add the script.