In the thing that I am writing, I have a scene where a character is walking along a main street for a moment or two and then he goes into a shop to speak to an assistant and then finally comes out and is on the street again.
Do I need to put that down as three scenes like this
4. EXT. MAIN STREET, DAY
5. INT. SHOP, DAY
6. EXT. MAIN STREET, DAY
or would in be regarded as the one scene? cheers, in advance
I'd always put it down as 3 separate scenes.
Quote: gbus @ July 14 2011, 5:42 PM BSTIn the thing that I am writing, I have a scene where a character is walking along a main street for a moment or two and then he goes into a shop to speak to an assistant and then finally comes out and is on the street again.
Do I need to put that down as three scenes like this
4. EXT. MAIN STREET, DAY
5. INT. SHOP, DAY
6. EXT. MAIN STREET, DAYor would in be regarded as the one scene? cheers, in advance
Say the character is called James....
SCENE 1...EXT DAY
James walks along the street....
CUT TO INT SHOP DAY
James talks to the assistant [i,e...dialogue here]
Cut to MAIN STREET DAY
James is back walking along the street.
It's three separate scenes...
You don't need to keep writing DAY if the scene is continuos...
You wouldn't use CUT TO: unless the scenes are completely unconnected, ie: London - New York...
Cheers! thanks alot
Different camera set up = different scene in the main.
no wonder my scripts don't get anywhere 
If the cameras were outside on the main street looking through the door of the shop, it'd all count as one scene. But if it switches to an interior shot, where the cameras would be positioned inside the shop, it's 3 separate scenes.
Quote: bushbaby @ July 15 2011, 5:38 AM BSTno wonder my scripts don't get anywhere
Well certainly don't go putting CUT TO: Or CLOSE UP: OR OWT LIKE THAT in the middle of a scene ever BB.
Won't stop anyone buying your script if it's any good probably but may well prejudice the reader somewhat. Maybe.
In a similar vein, what's the best way to script a phone call when you see both parties?
Quote: chipolata @ July 15 2011, 10:08 AM BSTIn a similar vein, what's the best way to script a phone call when you see both parties?
Yeah, I need to know this, too
Quote: chipolata @ July 15 2011, 10:08 AM BSTIn a similar vein, what's the best way to script a phone call when you see both parties?
If your phone call switched between each actor each time they spoke you could use:
The phone rings, Bill answers.
BILL
Hello..?
INTERCUT PHONE CONVERSATION
TOM
Ah, hello, just checking you understand how to use INTERCUT in a screenplay script.
BILL
Yes, thanks very much, you've been most helpful.
TOM
My pleasure.
Bill hangs up.
If you need both Bill and Tom on the screen at the same time you could use SPLIT SCREEN instead...
Quote: RedZed333 @ July 15 2011, 11:30 AM BSTIf your phone call switched between each actor each time they spoke you could use:
The phone rings, Bill answers.
BILL
Hello..?INTERCUT PHONE CONVERSATION
TOM
Ah, hello, just checking you understand how to use INTERCUT in a screenplay script.BILL
Yes, thanks very much, you've been most helpful.TOM
My pleasure.Bill hangs up.
If you need both Bill and Tom on the screen at the same time you could use SPLIT SCREEN instead...
Excellent, thanks!