|
Author
|
Topic: a few small questions for my story
|
SAFilms
|
posted 12-30-2000 04:06 AM
1. what is a abscure and ludicrious deadline for a feature length cartoon to be made?2. by having foul language in my script, does that REALLY dim my chances on people liking it? 3. what's a crazy stunt for one person to do (example: jump off one's roof) 4. when writing a screenplay, can i say stuff like "film speed up here" or do i have to say "he runs really fast" or something? thanks a bunch. |
Tn
|
posted 12-30-2000 07:07 AM
2. As long as it is realistic and isn't overly used.4. I think you just write "he runs really fast" since things like film speed and camera directions are up to the Director. Writer just puts up a story in an organized fashion for the film makers. |
multimedia light & magic
|
posted 01-01-2001 12:09 PM
3.be on the roof or hood of a moving vehicle.actually, i've done that before. |
dogcow
|
posted 01-01-2001 12:38 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SAFilms:
1. what is a abscure and ludicrious deadline for a feature length cartoon to be made?
A week. quote:
2. by having foul language in my script, does that REALLY dim my chances on people liking it?
Nope, ever seen goodfellas? (or the sopranos). It can also be overused for comic effect for example The Big Lebowski. quote:
3. what's a crazy stunt for one person to do (example: jump off one's roof)
Stuff their hand down a garbage disposal quote:
4. when writing a screenplay, can i say
stuff like "film speed up here" or do i have to say "he runs really fast" or something?
Nope ! The most you can do is suggest shots (most directors dont even particularly like that). Say runs really fast. You can suggest speeding up the film to the director later or write it in as a note in the margin or something. -nick |
SAFilms
|
posted 01-01-2001 07:58 PM
so i can't write "speed up film here" but i can write stuff like "disolve to:" or "fade to black?"not to start an arguement or anything, but what's the difference? |
Actor
|
posted 01-01-2001 09:23 PM
A quote from How Not to Write a Screenplay by Denny Martin Flinn.
quote:
Using film jargon likeM.O.S.
ND Car
76 F.P.S. is not screenwriting. Write what you want us to see: There is no sound.
A late model car.
In SLOW MOTION
If you want to speed up the camera say "In FAST MOTION." There is no difference between this and transitions like DISSOLVE TO: They are all suggestions to the director and will be treated as such.
[This message has been edited by Actor (edited 01-01-2001).] |
dogcow
|
posted 01-01-2001 09:46 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SAFilms:
so i can't write "speed up film here" but i can write stuff like "disolve to:" or "fade to black?"not to start an arguement or anything, but what's the difference?
honestly I dont know, fade out and such is a transition. IMO it has alot to do with not breaking narrative structure. You want to make a script as easy to read as possible for producers (or worse yet intern "readers") if you get mired in technical detail, it will become boring. Screenwriters do have input and consult with the director, that is the time to air your feelings on where the film should be sped up. Don't use technical details as a crutch, if you want to say the person runs comically fast say it! He ran at a comically fast pace down the street, or he ran so fast as to be absurd. Something along that line. if you want a better answer try asking on the msg board on www.scriptsecrets.com most of those people (esp. the guy who runs the site) are professional screenwriters who have sold scripts. They can answer your question better than me. -nick |
