Hi, guys
I've watched several of your videos and think you two have a great professional dynamic.
The consistent set & seating, Mac & legalpad are great.
For a regular production gig, a pair of lav mics would be fantastic!
Keep those blinds closed all the time for wienie continuity puposes.
Change your overlay font to something still interesting and unique - only
more legible.
On with your show...
- Celtx is fantastic. Can't beat it with a FREE stick.
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http://www.imsdb.com/ is where all sorts of produced screenplays can be found for FREE.
Learn the difference between a
genuine screenplay and a
transcript.
The former will show you how much screenplays get changed around from script to screen.
The latter is almost useless.
Honestly, watch a lot of director/actor/producer commentary on the DVD/BlueRay extra features, too.
- After you learn some bad writing habits from pros, learn proper spec screenplay format through FREE online sites like:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/12721428/Professional-Screenplay-Formatting-Guide
One of the best resources I've run across.
- For your own homegrown scripts/screenplays,
DEFINITELY only let other "informed" movie watchers read it. Having an opinion and knowing WTH you're talking about make a huge difference.
- Table reads are fantastic, as well. If you're going to direct you might as well get used to talking to people, have them get together and read these lines out loud.
What things sound like in your head and what they sound like out loud ain't even the same.
Even with an approved script, the actual setting may force changes in the script, the actors may have a suggestion on set, and even the editor will go
"Eh, I like this ad lib better than the script. It's a better performance".
And then there's always story pacing.
Things change from script to screen.
A lot.
GL, guys!
