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Writing the Musical: Formatting Lyrics and Song Cues
Lyrics vs. dialogue; diegetic vs. non-diegetic. How to format songs and cues so the reader and music team know what's what.
The VFX Heavy Script: Writing for CGI Without Breaking the Budget
Describe the effect, not the shot count. One clear image per beat so production can budget and design.
Foreign Languages and Subtitles: Best Formatting Practices
Give the translation. One consistent convention so the reader and subtitling team always know what's said.
Series of Shots vs. Montage: What's the Difference?
Series of shots = one event, many quick beats. Montage = time passing. How to choose and format each.
Flashbacks and Dream Sequences: Clear Transitions
Label the transition in and out. How to format so the reader never wonders if we're in the past or a dream.
Intercutting Scenes: Formatting Parallel Action Sequences
INTERCUT and mini-slugs so the reader always knows which location we're in. How to format parallel action.
Writing Car Chases: Clarity Amidst Chaos
One clear beat per moment. Who's in which car, what happens, and the outcome. Short blocks so the reader and stunt team follow.
The "One-Shot" Sequence: Describing Continuous Takes
Suggest the continuous flow. Describe the path and the beats so it can be shot in one take—without directing the camera.