Script Writing

Within script writing there is a certain format which applies to make your script correct. The size of the writing on the script needs to be size 11 in the font Courier New. It is important in the film industry that you leave a indent of 2.5" for jottings to be made by script-editors or producers. Leaving this indent then allows the script to be easily read even with notes. You will also need to leave a margin when writing a script which will need to be 1.5".  Always at the start of a script there will be a technical detail to be added within the stages of editing as such as 'FADE IN' which will always be in capital letters. Stage directions will be then added after doing this but will be placed against the left margin itself. Under this there will then be the actors direction so for example 'Pat walks up to the counter placing a pack of bourbon biscuits whilst looking at the shopkeeper'. Things such as 'INT' and 'EXT' should always be in capitals. The location is always important on a script as it shows whether your location is inside or outside.
Scripts should always be formatted correctly so that every individual involved in the film making stage can easily read the script. If a script is easy to read then it gives each individual a good understanding of what they need to do. This then allows the filming of the production to run smoothly. A disadvantage of producing a script is the fact that they do take up a lot of time and if you do not format it correctly, it can slow the filming down completely. As each individual such as an actor has to be informed of what the script is telling them to do. This will be another time consuming problem.

Below is an example of a correctly formatted script: