How+To+Format+Scripts

by Kenan Bateman
 * HOW TO EDIT A FILM SCRIPT**

This is the film jargon and the formatting I use when writing scripts. Just a informational page for the serious film people here.

Script Jargon
VO - Voice Over CV - Camera View SS - Split Screen <> - Put actions in the greater than and less than symbols like


 * I'll add more as they come to mind...**

Script Formatting
Format dialogue like this --

John - Hey how do you format dialogue? Dave - You're a loser John - But....but...

I'll write a hypothetical scene here...

Scene 1
CV - Panning around classroom of teacher teaching



Teacher - WAKE UP!!!



Student - I....I wasn't sleeping... Teacher - Yes you were....don't lie to me!!!

SS with both teacher and student

Teacher (continuing) - Don't ever let me catch you sleeping again in my class!!!



VO - Stupid kids