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I always write at least one line of description under a new slug. Mini slugs? I can see an exception there. Especially if its a place we've already been before and was once described. I would prbably only do this if someone was walking from room to room in a house talking.
I really feel full slugs should have a descriptive line under them. If you took us to a new location or INT. from EXT. I just alway like to picture at least one thing about the scene before I read the dialogue.
I always write at least one line of description under a new slug. Mini slugs? I can see an exception there. Especially if its a place we've already been before and was once described. I would probably only do this if someone was walking from room to room in a house talking.
I really feel full slugs should have a descriptive line under them. If you took us to a new location or INT. from EXT. I just alway like to picture at least one thing about the scene before I read the dialogue.
James
You've just nailed something that brings clarity--
Once a PLACE is established, it probably doesn't need a separate slug in CONTINUOUS action. ...
However:
If we're dealing with TIME TRAVEL SCRIPTS...
Then the details will define the TIME...
Should we do separate slugs (normal individual sluglines) in Time Travel Scripts? Or should we just use the Sub Sluglines and VISUAL CUES to help shift the viewer in time-place?
I think that there's a whole level of skill that I'm missing here. Where time changes can be dealt with in numerous ways, besides just a change in Slugline. Am I wrong?
Seriously when was the last time you watched a scene where as soon as there is a CUT TO: or FADE TO: the dialogue is in full swing... granted it may happen time to time... but not the norm... usually you see the face before you hear the face...
The point is... Unless you are the one filming it... then your gonna have to sell it at some point... and the money is always right - Eugene krabs ...lol but it's true...
The money hires people whose job it is to sort through the thousands of best ideas and dreams.
Movies... Move! Talkies are daytime television.
IT IS ALWAYS BEST TO INSERT AT LEAST ONE LINE OF ACTION/DESCRIPTION. THIS IS WHAT KEEPS PULLING THE READER IN AND KEEPS THEM INFORMED OF HOW THE STORY MOVES...
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