Scenes
Scene description, character movement, and sounds described in the screenplay
What is Action?
An editing transition whereby an image gradually appears on the screen; usually a film script begins with this.
What is FADE IN / FADE TO?
One image; there are many, many, many different types of []
What is a Shot?
The scene takes place outdoors
What is EXT?
Used to suggest that an actor should pause before continuing
What is a Beat?
Describes anything happening in the [] of the scene
What is B.G?
An editing transition whereby an image gradually disappears on the screen; usually a film script ends with this.
What is FADE OUT?
Means what the camera sees, and there are specific types.
What is ANGLE ON?
The scene occurs indoors
What is INT?
A series of shots, usually without dialogue, which quickly tells a section of the story.
What is a Montage?
Direction for the actor to deliver their lines in a particular way
What is Parenthetical?
Simply a change in scene.
What is CUT TO or DISSOLVE TO?
Indicates a shot that focuses closely on a particular subject, character, or action
What is a CLOSE ON or C.U.?
The voice of someone not seen in the image who is describing or commenting on the image that is taking place; often this is the character’s thoughts not said out loud
What is V.O. = voice-over?
The text in ALL CAPS at the beginning of a scene that describes the location and time of day
What is a Slug Line?
The position from which an action of the subject is seen, often determining its significance.
What is P.O.V = point-of-view?
Can refer to spoken dialogue, but the person speaking is not "in the shot;" they are [], but we hear it anyway
What is O.C./O.S. = off-camera/off-screen?
A shot from a distance establishes the location; it shows the viewer where we are
What is an ESTABLISHING SHOT?