WHAT IS A SCRIPT?
'A script is a document that outlines every aural, visual, behavioural, and lingual element required to tell a story. Why "outlines"? Because film is a highly collaborative medium and the director, cast, editor, and production crew will, based on your "outline", interpret your story their way when it is filmed. They may consult you, or they may not. Other writers may be brought in or you may be asked to re-write the entire thing. That's life, in the world of screenwriting. But because so many people are involved in the making of a film, a script must conform to standards that all involved parties understand and thus has a specific format or layout, margins, notation, and other conventions. This document is intended to overview the typical elements used screenplay writing.' -www.screenwriting.info
WHY IS IT USEFUL TO HAVE A SCRIPT?
It is useful to have a script because:
- You can organise your ideas in an order
- Every actor knows how each scene is going to work
- You have a clear plan of all the props needed
OUR O.T.S...
Although we did not have a script in our O.T.S, we did use non-diegetic sound to create tension for our audience. We used extracted news clips from the internet which are based on outbreaks and evacuations around the world. The use of the news presenters gives the film a dramatic feel and sense of panic. Our O.T.S is still very effective despite not having diegetic sound.