Thanks George - that's what I figured but wanted to make sure.
Leitskev - good point, very true.

Quoted Text O.S. stands for off screen and depicts a character that exists in the scene, but is not on camera. V.O. stands for voiceover and is used for characters who are not in the current scene, or for characters' thoughts. In the case of ghosts speaking, they would most likely be present in the scene, but simply unseen, so I would suggest O.S.

Would this not be V.O. ? VO is also used for recorded voice when a character is not present in that scene. If the ghost is present, then neither apply, just like a normal character. If the ghost is next door, or in another room, then OS. If the ghost is a spirit that floats over the 'real' characters body who has just died, then it's a VO, has that also has to be recorded.

Good news for some, bad news for others...

I will not be able to participate in this OWC.  I was hoping to be able to get my entry written and submitted today at the latest, but I haven't been able to.  I will be leaving on another big move tomorrow, not landing in my final destination until the weekend, and not getting moved in until late, the following week.

So, I AM OUT!

But, never fear...I'll try and pop in and bash a few scripts if they're worthy of a bashing.

have fun, everyone!  Really bummed I can't participate.

I for one was looking forward to uncovering your "pisser"!
good luck with the move jeff.

Quoted from Eoin Would this not be V.O. ? VO is also used for recorded voice when a character is not present in that scene. If the ghost is present, then neither apply, just like a normal character. If the ghost is next door, or in another room, then OS. If the ghost is a spirit that floats over the 'real' characters body who has just died, then it's a VO, has that also has to be recorded.

IMHO, As V.O. is also used for narration where the characters on screen cannot hear what is being said, I think O.S. is more suitable.
The ghost is present, speaking, just can't be seen.

It wasn't going to be a pisser.

I'm actually rally bummed, as I had a story ready and had already done my research.  I just don't see how I can write it now, as I'm in panic mode, as my move was just confirmed as tomorrow morning, and I expected it to be Wednesday morning.

You never know...if I get everything all packed up and ready sometimes this afternoon, I do have tonight, but at this moment, I'm quite stressed out.

Enjoy!

You can always submit it after the OWC. It'll get plenty of reads.

Quoted Text IMHO, As V.O. is also used for narration where the characters on screen cannot hear what is being said, I think O.S. is more suitable. The ghost is present, speaking, just can't be seen.

If a character is there, ie anywhere where the boom mic can pic up the sound but can't be seen, then it's a OS. If however the voice we hear is to represent a ghost we can't see that IMo is a VO, as it's recorded.

New to this particular board, using the OWC as an excuse to jump right in.

Quoted from ReneC New to this particular board, using the OWC as an excuse to jump right in.

The water's fine.  Just watch out for those sand crabs.

Quoted from mcornetto The water's fine.  Just watch out for those sand crabs.

Nah, Jeff's out of this one...you're good

On a side note, Jeff, you could always hand over your idea to me...I'm still stressing that I don't have a good one!! I had something I thought could work, but the more I think about it, the more I think it's too big of an idea for a short

Or am I out?  

BWOOHAHA!!!!!!!

Jeff, and crabs. Never takes long for the ladies to figure you out Jeff.

Both of my other OWC admissions took a day to write. but I'm stuck on this one. I have the story elements, but can't make them work yet.

I've written something, not exactly sure what it is yet, but it's something.

I'll see how it pans out during the week.

Must avoid watching Ken Russell's "Gothic". Eyes for nipples and all that.

Changing what time period mine takes in for my 2nd draft.