 Using proper grammar  Using good dialogue  Using correct spelling  Don’t forget punctuation!

 NAME appears in all capitals  Give background on the character  Describe them physically  Define any characteristics

 Location of the scene

 Wide / Medium  Close-up / Extreme CU  POV / OTS / Profile  Zoom in / Zoom out  Low Angle / High Angle  Pan / Tilt

 What characters are saying in the script

 Describe in parentheses to illustrate the point / emotions of the character

 Event that takes place entirely in one location or time

 Voice Over = generally used for narration  A character’s inner thoughts

 Exterior = a scene that is taking place outside

 Interior = a scene that is taking place inside

 Make sure you title your project at the top and credit the writer (you)!  Example = THE THREE LITTLE PIGS BY MRS. HAHN

 Where is the scene starting?  Example = INT. MRS. HAHN’S HOUSE. DAYTIME.

 Title and writer’s name  Establishing shot (where is this scene taking place and camera angle)  Setting (location information)  Camera shot

 Character Development (who? What do they look like? Characteristics?)  Dialogue (what is the character saying?)  Parentheticals (emotions, if any)