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Top tips for writing a script

There are three bodies of a good script: Headings, narrative and dialogue. Each of these has three points to remember. In order for me to create a successful script for the opening sequence all of these elements have to be carried out efficiently and effectively. The reason why I researched the top tips for a script was to make sure the script I wrote would create a good opening sequence and would follow the behaviors of how a script writer in the media industry would make theres. Whilst following the codes and conventions on a teen horror with elements of zombies as well. I believe that if I follow this structure whilst making changes when needed to the script the film opening would be a success.

Headings:

1. Master scene headings, which include: a) Camera location - EXT. (exterior or outside) or INT. (interior or inside) b) Scene location (LOCAL RACE TRACK) c) Time (DAY or NIGHT) 2. Secondary scene heading 3. Special headings for things such as montages, dream sequences, flashbacks, flash forwards, etc.

Narrative Description:
1. Action 2. Character and settings (visual) 3. Sounds

Dialogue:

1. The name of the person speaking appears at the top, in CAPITALS 2. The actors direction (parenthetical or wryly). Try to avoid these as much as possible. Both the director and actor will appreciate it. 3. The speech.

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