Activity for Marcus Meier
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How to write an online screen name in dialogue? Might be a bit nitpicky - but I really want to get the formatting correct - especially because this is one of the first lines in the script. The screen name is: ArgyleMan29 Like this? JACK: Online I’m ArgyleManTwentyNine. Or JACK: Online I’m Argyle Man Twenty Nine. Or JACK: Online I’m Argyle-Ma... (more) |
— | almost 6 years ago |
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Should I use a series of shots for this scene? Should I use a series of shots for this? (context- Joe previously raged in his room - knocking things over) INT. JOE’S ROOM Joe stands up the nightstand. Plugs in the lamp. Takes the alarm clock, pauses, decides to set it. Falls into bed. Is that worthy of a series of shots? I mean, I guess... (more) |
— | almost 6 years ago |
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Leaving out names/pronouns to speed up the flow of a script? Example: Jane digs in the flowerbed for her ring. Moves to the yard. I’ve seen this a bunch of times, but it still feels sort of wrong when I do it. I just want to know if this is “normal”. Thanks! Bonus question: are adverbs really so bad in screenplays? (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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In a script - Is it ok to have a general description of a character “YOUNG MAN”, then the actual description? For example: A YOUNG MAN drifts into a bar. Something absent in his yes. His varsity jaket, dirty and torn. Blood still drips down his face from the accident. This is -- JAMES SMITH, 17, the boy next door, capitan of the football team, and one hell of a bad driver. ;) I’ve seen this in various scrip... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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How to describe a character with changing features? I’m writing the pilot for a Crime/Mystery/Thriller. When we first meet the lead detective character - he is depressed about not being able to work. Not at his best, but that is about to change for him - sort of. I want to describe that (normally) he’s a calm/confident/wise etc... So that the person... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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Is it okay to use “Off This—“ in a spec script? I feel like it’s a great tool for transitioning scenes. Off the Sargent’s grimacing face— Off the dead cheerleader’s tramp stamp— But is this considered camera direction? Is this too specific for a spec? Or no? Thanks! Marc (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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I’m considering adding a flashback to my script. Are they so bad? I know that some people say flashbacks are to be frowned upon. But I’m in a situation where I feel a flashback could maybe be more effective. It’s a crime/drama/mystery. Basically, Greg has gone missing. In the scene, the detectives are interviewing Greg’s girlfriend. She tells an emotional short s... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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Should I create a fictional college if students go missing in my script? I’m writing a fictional drama/crime/mystery sceenplay. In my script, college kids go missing from a REAL University. I like the realism and academic profile of an actual University, but would this college possibly be offended by being depicted this way? Would a director want to change it to a fic... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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Is it okay to sum up unimportant dialogue in the description? Let me explain Like many, I’m a huge fan of the HBO series True Detective. I was reading the script for the second episode and I noticed this: INT. STATE CID - NIGHT Hart and Cohle enter the squad room, acknowledged by the RECEPTIONIST. They walk through the division toward the BIG BOARD. In my script, I have... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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How do I format dialogue for an AI chatbot in a screenplay? In my script, there is an AI chatbot character - ANNIE - that real characters communicate with via text. ANNIE has animated reactions and has an artificial speaking voice. Would I write ANNIE’S dialogue like any other character? Or would it be more action/description based? BTW - this isn’t set i... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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How should I write this scene heading? Let me explain In my screenplay, I have a character that’s a 20 year old college student. He lives at home. His name is Brett. Another character pulls up to Brett’s house. Should the scene heading read: EXT. BRETT’S HOUSE I wouldn’t want the reader to think that Brett OWNS this house. or maybe the scene headin... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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When writing a script, is it okay to use sentence fragments? I see sentence fragments all the time in online scripts, so I assume it’s okay. But there are a number of articles emphasizing the importance of grammar in screenwriting. So, which ones is it? (Idk if it matters - but I’m writing a spect script) Thanks. Marcus (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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Is it wrong if I kill off a black character? He is one of two supporting characters that die in my screenplay. My wife says I shouldn’t make him black if he’s going to die. Would it be politically incorrect? (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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How to describe a seemingly-random doodle/symbol, whose details are significant? In my Crime/Mystery/Drama screenplay, there’s a seemingly random doodle at the bottom of a mysterious note. The random doodle looks like a three eyed stick man with a hat. It is drawn with only lines and curves. Later - it is revealed that this is not a random doodle. It’s Chinese (written verticall... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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How do I introduce a room of 4 new characters? Do I start by describing each character before they speak? Each one of these characters are important. One of them is the lead. So, their descriptions are going to be a little chunky. I’m just afraid my page is going to look too chunky and it’s not going to look flowing/readable. Or should I descri... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |