Spec scripts and shooting scripts - specifications

The good thing about Celtx is that you don't have to worry about formatting the script - the software is doing it for you.

However you still need to be able to distinguish between different script formats and their properties.


1. SPEC SCRIPT (a submission, "speculative" script written without being commissioned or bought)

main rules:
- just tell the story you want to tell
- stay out of the way of the collaborative process
































































(from: Writersstore)


2. SHOOTING SCRIPT (a script which has been put into production)

main rules:
- all scenes and shots are numbered
- each scene and shot are broken down into all the component pieces required to film it (camera angles etc.)
- production assistants and director arrange the order in which the scenes will be shot for the most efficient use of stage, cast, and location resources


3. STORYBOARD (visual representation of what will be shown on screen)

main rules:
- not really our job, but still fun to do! ;-)















































(From LonelyRoadBooks)


4. SCHOOTING SCHEDULE (a layout of of which scenes are to be filmed on which days and which cast are to be involved)


5. CALL SHEET (detailed description of the scene(s) being shot on a given day)


e.g. MAD MAX shooting schedule from MadMaxMovies

Links to scripts online:

http://www.imsdb.com
http://www.simplyscripts.com
http://www.script-o-rama.com
http://sfy.ru/scripts/?range=1