A film or television script is a written document
that details exactly how the story unfolds scene-by-scene, shot by shot. It is
a detailed expansion of the treatment. Did you hear the word “details”? The
more details there are, the better the script will be able to guide production.
With a clear, accurate script that reflects the filmmakers’
detailed intentions, camera operators will record exactly what is needed and
editors will have well-organized materials from which to choose as they put the
movie together. A script, then, is vital for helping all the people involved in
the creation of a film work together.
Even television news journalists use a script, even
when they are “live”. It may only be a notion in the reporter’s head or a few
notes scribbled down, but the reporter and crew know give report a structure:
beginning, middle, and end.
A filmmaker should be able to read his or her script
at a leisurely pace and get a good idea how many minutes and seconds the film
will be in length.
Usually scripts go through many revisions. The
revisions come as people who have different production responsibilities (sound,
or camera, or editing) add their own details. Also, as the “Production Phase”
begins, even the best ideas meet reality and the film will have to change
accordingly. Print and share as many scripts within the production team making
sure to put a date on each version so everyone is working with the latest and
greatest version.
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