Basic Elements of a Film Script for BEGINNERS! (How To Format, Read and Write a Screenplay!)

Are you a writer who needs help formatting their script? Maybe you're an actor, who doesn't understand what the difference between (O.S. and (O.C.) is? Well today, I am going to help you learn how to format, read, and write a script! This video goes over the basic elements of film scripts (screenplays) and television scripts (teleplays), so that you can better understand the terms and cryptic lingo used within them. Remember to like and subscribe and I hope you enjoy!

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📃 FREE PRACTICE SCENE

⏰ TIME STAMPS
00:00​ Introduction
01:11 What is a Slugline?
01:25 Sluglines: INT. and EXT.
02:11 Sluglines: Setting
02:35 Sluglines: Time
02:48 Creative Exceptions to Slugline "Rules"
03:41 Actions Lines in Scripts
05:04 Dialogue in Scripts
05:38 What is the Difference Between (O.S.) and (O.C) in Scripts?
06:12 What is a Parenthetical in Scripts?
07:47 Transitions and Cut To's In Scripts
08:18 Other Script Formats and Elements
08:44 Outro

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[MakaylaLysiak]

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[adityaboi]

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[spencerxolivia]

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[rachelwolf]

I’m working on a script for a short film that I plan on filming this summer, so this video definitely helped. Thank you!

[felixcomo]

I'm a beginner screenwriter and I found this video to be a good starting point . I'd like to see you give examples of how to incorporate dialog in a flashback setting, that is, starting in the present, and then going back in time to give the reader an understanding of what had transpired up to the present time

[jordanvalentine_]

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[amirajaldin]

I'm was in the middle of writing a script when I got the notification for this video, I was like "THE GODS HAVE GIFTED ME A GUIDE!!!"

[kclovie]

As an aspiring screenwriter and director I wrote my first page of my script and this video helped me so freaking much. Thank you so much!

[Bunicorn]

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[lance]

I'm so glad I came across your channel. I'm a multimedia arts student and one of the things our professor asks us to do is to write down a story idea, write a script and then make a storyboard and this video helped me a lot.

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[mayasharp]

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[alyciawashington]

Girl! You don’t understand how helpful this has been. I am trying to apply to a writing camp with a production company’s and they asked that we create a short script. There is no one out there with a video or script example with layout explanation for tv shows/animated series. Can’t wait to learn more from you!! ❤️

[gachafroggy]

I go to a school of the arts for theater, and one of the assignments was to write a short story and this video really helped me have the right formant! Thank you Makayla!

[Mara-tbsv]

You should totally make a “Screenwriting submissions” video, so your viewers can get tips from you!! 🫶🏻

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[thewokeabout]

Omg I’m soo excited. I’ve been on writing teams before but we had a scripter typing it out! I also went to school for performance and regularly read scripts but overlooked everything but direct dialogue til now.
You’re so enthusiastic and have great presence! Love it. Thank you for your effort, & support.