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DesperadoMan17

DesperadoMan17

Alright everyone. I have been trying to find a writer to help me write a script with me. I really want to write a feature script. And I really really want to write one about zombies. But I want this to be different than other zombie movies. So if anyone is up to help me that would be AWESOME. I almost forgot, I produce a commercial for the Doritos Superbowl contest. We didn't win but it was an awesome experience. I was working on a feature indie script but didnt finish it.

Jacob
 
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TheOpusFuller, to be honest the only script I wrote is my commercial. The Doritos commercial. If you go to youtube and type in Jacob Beemer, you can watch it. Other than that I don't have any other scripts. Have I tried to write some? Yes but I have school. But now that school is over for me, I want to focus on trying to write my first script. Thats why I really want someone as a partner.
 
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DesperadoMan17 said:
Have I tried to write some? Yes but I have school. But now that school is over for me, I want to focus on trying to write my first script. Thats why I really want someone as a partner.
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Maybe you should try to write one now without a partner. Now
that you don't have school for a while you can put more effort
into writing.

How about starting by writing a couple of short scripts?
 
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I dont know how to write scripts as far as the proper templates and stuff. I have written out a story in detail but dont know how to put it into a script. it seems too complicated for me. I was looking for someone into horror to be able to put it into script content. how much do some of you more professional screen writers charge.
 
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My general storytelling advice would be to elaborate a bit more on Why you want to make a zombie flick? What is the appeal in your eyes? That way, you can leave in those desired elements while changing the rest to make something unique.
 
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thedude4242 said:
I dont know how to write scripts as far as the proper templates and stuff. I have written out a story in detail but dont know how to put it into a script. it seems too complicated for me. I was looking for someone into horror to be able to put it into script content. how much do some of you more professional screen writers charge.
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You do not need to pay a more professional screenwriter to learn the
very simple screenplay format. You can download for free a demo of
Movie Magic or Final Draft. You can use the free screenwriting software
Celtx.

Format is actually very simple.

There are five main elements of a properly formatted script

Scene Heading/Slugline
Action
Character Name
Dialogue
Parenthetical


Sluglines or Scene Heading
Written in capitals and containing three pieces of information:
(1) Where; (2) Exactly where, and (3) when. (2) and (3) are
separated by a space or a dash, followed by another space.

(1) can be INT. (interior) or EXT. (exterior); (2) is a short identification
of the place; and (3) can be either DAY or NIGHT.

For example:

INT. AIRPORT - DAY

You can use more than one subject.

For example:

INT. AIRPORT - TICKET COUNTER - DAY
INT. AIRPORT/TICKET COUNTER - DAY

You need a new slugline each time you change the place, and/or change
the time.

Action, or Description
The screenplay’s visual elements, where we show what is taking place on
the screen. Character descriptions, what they are doing, the places, and
everything the audience will need to assimilate visually. Don’t use capitals
for sounds, props, visuals or emphasis. But you will capitalize the name of
each character the first time you introduce them.

Character Name
In a properly formatted script the Character name is placed above the
dialogue, in caps appx. 25 spaces from the left margin; not centered

Dialogue
This is where you place everything the character says.

Parenthetical
Do not use parantheticals under the character name to show action. And don’t
use them to tell the actor how to read the line. Let the emotion come from your
script and dialogue. Try to avoid using them at all.
 
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Glad to help.

thedude4242 said:
thanks that really helped me out. the question I have is what do label when some is walking somewhere inbetween an exact place.
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I don't know what you mean. There is no such thing as somewhere
in-between an exact place. Every place is a place. When someone is
walking between the kitchen and the living room they are; in the
hallway, in the kitchen or in the living room. When someone is walking
from one house to another they are outside (EXT) one house or the
other so that's how you would write it. Sure, I guess you could make
an argument that they are in-between houses, but they are also next
to both houses so you can label the shot EXT. BOB'S HOUSE - DAY

Is that what you mean? Or am I totally missing your point?
 
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what I meant was when they are walking a distance from one house to another. have you ever seen halloween? like when laurie strode is walking home from school down the street. would I describe the exact place and add in the building of what goings on and being careful because of fear.

thanks man. you describe it really easy for me. now I can get this done.
 
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EXT. WOODS (MOVING) - NIGHT

John and Jill run along a road which winds up a slight incline.

The full moon illuminates a large lake off in the distance.

John peels off to the right, hops over a fallen log, goes through an opening and hurdles a picket fence.

Jill stops short of the hurdle gives John a glare and enters through the already opened gate.


EXT. JILL'S LOG CABIN - NIGHT

Jill approaches her cabin, John sits in a rocking chair on the porch - smug.
 
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thedude4242 said:
what I meant was when they are walking a distance from one house to another. have you ever seen halloween? like when laurie strode is walking home from school down the street. would I describe the exact place and add in the building of what goings on and being careful because of fear.
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I understand. "Halloween" is a favorite of mine.

Jamster is correct. When Laurie is walking home from school she isn't
somewhere in-between an exact place, she is in an exact place - on the
street. So your slugline would be: EXT. MAPLE STREET - DAY - which is
an exact place. No need to describe each house on the street.
 
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thedude4242 said:
I would also desribe anything important like when the person starts to show fear or any strange car or person they see
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A screenplay is written in present tense. You write it as if you are
telling someone what they are seeing at that moment. People do
not start to show fear - they either show it or they do not show it.
Just like people do not start walking - they are standing still and
then they walk. Do you very best to avoid writing that your
characters start doing anything - try very hard to have them do
something. Be creative.

And yes, if the character sees a car or a person, as the writer you
would write that in your script.

I think this would be an excellent time for you to pick up six scripts
and read them. Choose two of movies you have seen, two of movies
you have not seen and two from your fellow writers - scripts that have
not yet been made.
 
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I got the idea now. I am reading a few script from some of my favorite movies. so far I got it. my only question now is (lol one more) how to write two people talking to each other on the phone while showing them both back and forth.
 
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Short Phone Example

thedude4242 said:
I got the idea now. I am reading a few script from some of my favorite movies. so far I got it. my only question now is (lol one more) how to write two people talking to each other on the phone while showing them both back and forth.
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Real quick example. There are many script formating tools on the web that talk about this.

Code: 
INT. TELEPHONE BOOTH, SUBWAY STATION - NIGHT

A man stands pressed against the wall the phone cradled against the side of 
his head.  People mill about the subway ticket booth.

RON (22) inserts a quarter and dials the phone from a number on a scrap of 
paper.  There is a pause as the phone rings.

                                                                        INTERCUT WITH:

EXT.  MANSION, POOLSIDE - NIGHT

SHERMAN (36) sips his drink with guests in the background and a lovely woman
in a bikini beside him.

CELLPHONE RINGS.

He reaches down picks it up casually.  Glances at the number.

                                     RON
               Hello?  Is Sherman there?

                                     SHERMAN
               Speaking.

                                     RON
               It's done.  Now release her.

Sherman glances over at the bikini-clad girl, smiles, and waves her away.

She pouts and heads to the wet bar.

                                      SHERMAN
               When my men report it to me, you'll be told
               where to find your daughter.

                                      RON
               That wasn't the arr...

Phone goes dead.  

INT.  SUBWAY STATION - NIGHT

Ron pounds the headset into the wall.  He stands back and disappears
into the crowd.

You can find other script aids that I've collected: http://www.mediafire.com/?f3twn82x44v2y that discuss screenplay formatting and templates.
 
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