A Example of Shooting Script

A 'shooting script' example is here for you :

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INT APARTMENT STAIRWELL - DAY

Derek comes down from his apartment and
is ambushed by Amelie, who suddenly reveals
herself from the shadows. She confronts him
and pleads with him, but he brushes her off.
He finally has to push her away and leaves.
She collapses to the floor, holding her belly
and crying.

(contains shots, numbered):

84 - FS stairway, looking up, follow Derek to

reveal Amelie

85 - CU Derek,

reaction

86 - MS 2 shot Derek, Amelie, dolly around to reverse  MS, tilt down, follow Amelie to floor

What's the standard way to reformat this so that the shots are distinctly identified yet still indicate the overall scene? And then that would be used for planning daily shooting schedules, making sure we got all the shots needed, setups, etc.

I was going to do this way, but not sure if this is "proper". I'd like it to be something I can hand off to actors and not have them freak out over.


(shooting script?)

INT APARTMENT STAIRWELL - DAY

84 FS Derek, coming down stairs from his apartment.

Follow to reveal Amelie, emerging from shadows
beside stairs.

85 CU Derek's reaction.

86 MS 2 shot 

Amelie confronts Derek and pleads
with him, but he brushes her off. Dolly
around for Rev MS. Derek pushes her
away and leaves. Tilt down follow
Amelie collapsing to floor, holding her
belly and crying.

DISSOLVE TO:

SCENE 22.

INT. APARTMENT STAIRWELL - DAY

84 F.S. 

Derek, coming down stairs from his apartment.

PAN PULL TO REVEAL 

Amelie, emerging from shadows
beside stairs.

85 C.U. 

Derek's reaction.

86 TWO SHOT of Amelie confronting Derek. She

pleads with him, but he brushes her off.

SPIN AROUND to Derek. 

He pushes her awayand leaves. SLOW PUSH on Amelie,
TILT FOLLOW as she falls to the floor,
holding her belly and crying.

DISSOLVE TO:

SCENE 23.

EXT. CITY STREETS - DAY

87 CAR DOLLY FOLLOWS 

Amelie as she walks
along the sidewalk, still clutching her belly in agony.

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Note : 

The short form used in the script format are : CU = close up, FS = full shot, MS = medium shot

Silent Films : The Good Example of Acting

      
Language has nothing to do, if it is wisely expressed through actions (body movements)  & emotions (face expressions). Moreover it doesn't effects the quality & class of the film too. The silent films has also its appeal. Films of Charlie Chaplin & Kamal Hassan's 'Pushpak' are the good examples of acting. The class of acting is required in silent films. It is not easy to express yourself without a word or dialogue. Full marks to Charlie & Kamal. That is why they are well-known personalities in the film history.

Shooting Script : The Format

Shooting Script ?

A shooting script is a different version of a screenplay and is created once the production team has been put together and has reviewed the screenplay.

The shooting script is distributed to each crew member and provides them with important production information about each individual scene. For example it will state which camera angles and camera shots will be used in a scene.

This helps your entire crew to prepare for the shoot as they will know which equipment to transport and which equipment to leave behind as well as where to set their equipment up in preparation for filming a scene.

About the Format :

Now the shooting script varies from the original screenplay because it's written in the order in which the scenes are to be shot.

While the original screenplay runs from Scene 1 and progresses numerically, the shooting script simply starts with which ever scene is going to be filmed first and then moves into the scene which will be filmed second and so on.

So if the first scene in the shooting script is Scene 19 then Scene 19 is the first scene to be filmed.
When you’re writing a shooting script you must give each page and scene a number such as Page 1 and Scene 2. The page number is written in the top right hand corner of the page and the scene number is written in the left margin parallel to the scene heading.

If you’re writing a scene in the shooting script and it carries over to the next page then you should write (CONT’D) in the bottom right hand corner of the page and in the top right hand corner of the next page.
Any dialogue which continues for more than one page should also be clearly marked by writing (MORE) underneath the dialogue at the end of one page.

The next page should begin with the speaking character’s name and the word (CONT’D) written next to it to indicate that their dialogue is stretching onto that page.

 I don’t consider the format of a shooting script to be all that much different to a screenplay. It’s written in very much the same manner but the action in each scene is expanded upon and it contains more technical information.

Actually, shooting script is a detailed screenplay with technical details. A road-map of  'how to shoot a movie'.

Note : 

Major difference between 'Screenplay' & 'Shooting Script' is : 

 

Screenplay ..... is 'Scene-by-Scene' version of the film.

&

Shooting Script ..... is 'Shot-by-Shot' version of the film.

Shooting Script of the Film

The shooting script is more elaborate, precise, overwritten version of the screenplay. Unlike what common sense may suggest, the shooting script is not written by the screenwriter. It is written by the director alongside his cinematographer / Director of Photography / Camera-man. while both discuss their ideas and shot plan desired for the movie.

In broad terms, the main difference between the screenplay and the shooting script is that the screenplay is a selling tool, whereas the shooting script is a production tool.

When a screenwriter pens the screenplay, he is trying to sell, above all else, the story. Therefore, he has to create a smooth read with a harmonious flow, otherwise his screenplay and hard work end up in the wastebasket. Screenplays should contain little to no direction whatsoever. Directing the movie and calling the shots is not the writer’s task; it is the director’s job! (If writer is a director or director is a writer then it will be easy!)

Ideally, right after a screenplay is purchased, the movie enters pre-production.  The director then will alter the story as he deems fits and eventually craft the shooting script. The shooting script is normally broken into shots, featuring precise cinematography terminology such as close-ups, dolly-in, overexposed. The idea here is to inform the crew what is going on. Before principal photography starts, the shooting script will be divided into dates, so everyone knows what is being shot when.

Although terrible to read, the shooting script is essential to a complex production such as the one of feature movies. The goal is to let all the crew members know what they will need to bring or arrange beforehand.

Film Director's Role

 
Basically, the director is the artistic head of a movie.

There are three main phases to the job of directing a movie:

1. Pre-production

In many ways, this is the most important part of the process. It’s where the ideas of a film are translated into a kind of game plan, both from an artistic angle (casting, shot selection, style, color schemes, etc.) and a practical (scheduling, locations, etc). In many ways a movie is made or broken in pre-production.

2. Production

This is probably the phase most people associate with directing. Being on set, calling “action” and giving notes on performance and shots. This phase often feels like trying to paint a picture with a hundred people standing behind you screaming, “hurry up!” It’s very stressful and very exciting. Some days are truly soul crushing and some days you just feel electric.
 

3.Post-production

Often the longest phase of making a movie, and in many ways the most gratifying. This is where you assemble all the parts into something that feels like a movie. The director sits with the editor as the movie is put together and finessed to hide all the ridiculous mistakes the director made on set. Then sound effects are added and mixed, the color is corrected and visual effects are laid in. The director oversees all of this.