Hi Blog! If I am being honest, I have been stalling the screenplay. I typically have a difficult time when it comes to dealing with something that is unfamiliar to me. Sure, it is a bad habit and I should probably correct that. I promise I am working on it! However, I am sticking with something that I am already familiar with which is... RESEARCH! By researching screenplay, I think it will give me a better idea of what I want my own screenplay to look it.
What is Screenplay?
Screenplay is considered a blueprint for the final product of a film or television show. It is your building plan, the layout for how your product will turn out. The screenplay typically consists of the dialogue of your characters, their movements, actions, setting descriptions, and acting style used. Screenplays may also have the filmmakers instructions of where the camera must follow. The main goal behind a screenplay is to provide the most specific details and information as possible while still making sure that is flows and is consistent. Screenplays are meant to be carefully read with the intention of understanding what is occurring in a given setting.
An Excerpt From Straight Outta Compton (2015)...
An Excerpt From Lost In Translation (2003)...
An Excerpt From Whiplash (2014)...
After examining the excerpts from above, I noticed how all of these scenes are extremely specific. Every direction or thought that I want to be intended in my film opening should be included in my screenplay. By viewing other screenplays, it definitely helps me have a vision for what I may want my screenplay to include.
From somebody who has never wrote a screenplay before, I did not know where to begin. I began to research different websites that are easy to use, do not cost any money, and are designed specifically to guide me through this process. I came across a website called Studio Binder all I had to do was enter my email, create a password, and I was ready to start. I simply just clicked on screenplay and it already had a number 1 to label the first scene. It also included the font that you would typically see in screenplays which was definitely convenient.
Studio Binder
The sample screenplay that I have created above was just to give a model for the style I am going for. I do not plan on officially developing my screenplay until my final storyboard is done. Despite this, I found that experimenting with the website was super helpful and can will be useful once I create my screenplay (which will be soon). My main goal with my final screenplay is that it will match my vision and be specific enough to were it does not look like amateur made it.
I think I am in a good place right now. My idea is established. I created a film opening title. I am about to create my final storyboard. Everything feels set. However, I know that I need to start putting everything together which includes the filming and editing process (which I am slightly nervous about) the most amount of heavy editing that I have done with my life is when I was 9 years old making movie trailers on I-Movie with my cousins. I have established in a previous blog post that I will be using Adobe Creative Cloud, however, this could honestly change if I feel uncomfortable of overwhelmed with the website. I may ask my friend who is familiar with editing and technology to see what he thinks I should do.
Over the next few days, I will heavily be considering where my filming location, who will be my actors, and when I will be filming this project. I would also feel more comfortable if I had an idea of how I will be editing this project to be one that I am proud. I know for fact my blog post about choosing a website to edit on was not my best work. Similar to what I did with Studio Binder, I will be experimenting with a multitude of different websites. I am choosing to remain optimistic about the future of my film opening project. I know that there is still so much to do, but the journey is what matters. Until next time!
Sources
https://industrialscripts.com/screenplay-definition/
https://app.studiobinder.com/company/65e7224936199f921103cbdd/currentUser/65e7224936199f921103cbdd/projects/65e72262dc5d7dab8757a1b7/screenplays/All
https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/screenplay-vs-script/
https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/best-screenplays-to-read/
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