Basic Elements of a Film Script for BEGINNERS! (How To Format, Read and Write a Screenplay!)
Are you a writer who needs help formatting their script? Maybe you're an actor, who doesn't understand what the difference between (O.S. and (O.C.) is? Well today, I am going to help you learn how to format, read, and write a script! This video goes over the basic elements of film scripts (screenplays) and television scripts (teleplays), so that you can better understand the terms and cryptic lingo used within them. Remember to like and subscribe and I hope you enjoy!
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00:00 Introduction
01:11 What is a Slugline?
01:25 Sluglines: INT. and EXT.
02:11 Sluglines: Setting
02:35 Sluglines: Time
02:48 Creative Exceptions to Slugline "Rules"
03:41 Actions Lines in Scripts
05:04 Dialogue in Scripts
05:38 What is the Difference Between (O.S.) and (O.C) in Scripts?
06:12 What is a Parenthetical in Scripts?
07:47 Transitions and Cut To's In Scripts
08:18 Other Script Formats and Elements
08:44 Outro
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I would like to see a more detailed behind the scenes look about what you do to make your KZhead videos.
I'd like to go more in depth with scripts. I think it's really interesting to learn about! Also, can you tell me what the difference is between a script and a screenplay? (I currently have very minimal info lol)
Maybe a video on how you'd tackle serious/complex roles like the one you did for Grey's Anatomy or characters you'd see on shows like Criminal Minds.
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Yes she is. Very positive young lady. I hope she continues to thrive and teach teens as well as adults.
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I am writing a Darth Vader movie and this is very helpful.
355K subscribers!? She's getting paid very, very well. No need to worry about her.
Relax. There's 2 full ads right off the bat.
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She does better than my drama teacher at school! 😊
Yea that is correct but you need to learn what to do physically in a actual class. I follow her and I did a physical class for 8 months and I already started and so I followed her for I can make my skills and knowledge for acting better
I’m working on a script for a short film that I plan on filming this summer, so this video definitely helped. Thank you!
Glad to hear that this helped! Happy writing!💖
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I write short stories . It could be script's . So is there anyone to share with . Its my pleasure .
I'm was in the middle of writing a script when I got the notification for this video, I was like "THE GODS HAVE GIFTED ME A GUIDE!!!"
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You’re just great! I feel like most people don’t take the time to explain this type of stuff the way you do. I hope your channel grows and I hope you become even more successful in the acting Industry! 🙌🏾
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@@MakaylaLysiak You're much better than my screenwriting tutor. Two courses and I still didn't know that the characters' names shouldn't be in capitals all the time.
I’m writing a Darth Bader screenplay. I think this is really helpful.
I'm a beginner screenwriter and I found this video to be a good starting point . I'd like to see you give examples of how to incorporate dialog in a flashback setting, that is, starting in the present, and then going back in time to give the reader an understanding of what had transpired up to the present time
I have a question when the script is finished where do you go from there just wanting to ask
As an aspiring screenwriter and director I wrote my first page of my script and this video helped me so freaking much. Thank you so much!
Why is no one talking about how GREAT the editing was! Great video, really well conveyed and the visuals helped keep me engaged till the end :)
Thank you so much! It takes me a long time to edit these 😅💖
Like inserting an ad at 8:18 right in the middle of a discussion about cuts.
@@MakaylaLysiakwhat app do you use to edit please😅
Let’s just take a moment to realise how much time makayla puts into her videos and girl u do a amazing job keeping up with so many different things at the same time like school,acting and filming videos for us,keep up the great work girly
I'm so glad I came across your channel. I'm a multimedia arts student and one of the things our professor asks us to do is to write down a story idea, write a script and then make a storyboard and this video helped me a lot.
These sorts of videos are always so helpful! I love your editing style, aesthetic, and clear/concise way of explaining things! Thanks for supporting aspiring actors in the community ❤️
Thank you for appreciating my content and supporting me!💖
Girl! You don’t understand how helpful this has been. I am trying to apply to a writing camp with a production company’s and they asked that we create a short script. There is no one out there with a video or script example with layout explanation for tv shows/animated series. Can’t wait to learn more from you!! ❤️
i would love to learn more about this! also Makayla is so good at explaining omg everything makes sense when she says it
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I’d love to learn more about writing a script! This was a great basis! Thank you!
I go to a school of the arts for theater, and one of the assignments was to write a short story and this video really helped me have the right formant! Thank you Makayla!
You have no idea how much I have struggled to learn this. The other videos I have watched had a very bad visuals and sounds but as for you everything is 👌. Thanks girl. Take us through other aspects of script writing . All the best ❤️ may you grow and blessed beyond your expectations. Power Girl. You are changing lives. Majority of us cannot afford to pay school for these lessons but we can afford a few cash to buy data bundles and watch your channel. Thanks ❤️🙌🔥
Awesome video! I like how it's organized into sections based on each element of a screenplay, that made it very easy to follow along.
I love watching your videos and as a kid I have always wanted to be an actress and right now I am acting in my dads film 🎥 🎞 for his college assignment, and when both of us were watching this video,my dad was very impressed on how you explained things, he is also a writer too :D I love your videos so much you inspired me to be the person I am today keep making these videos! ❤️❤️❤️
I love how understandable/easy this explanation is after 3 weeks of self script studying 🤧. Thanks 🙏!
I love the advice you give us! It’s very helpful and useful especially because I want to become an actor! I love your vids so much!❤️
This was really helpful! I've been writing script adaptations for a story to post online and I'm very knit picky with myself on formatting. Information and advice on scriptwriting on the Internet is so varied, so this was incredibly helpful! If love to see more scriptwriting advice. How about time moving quickly within a single scene?
Omg I’m soo excited. I’ve been on writing teams before but we had a scripter typing it out! I also went to school for performance and regularly read scripts but overlooked everything but direct dialogue til now. You’re so enthusiastic and have great presence! Love it. Thank you for your effort, & support.
Thank you for putting this video together I have learned a lot. Your editing and visuals are spots on, making it easy to follow you. Keep your videos coming they are extremely helpful.
Hi I’m also a film major student in cc, and I will transfer next year. I’m really happy to watched your video, because our college didn’t have enough knowledge about script…love your video!!
Thank you 🙏🏼 I got an agent a few months ago but I haven’t booked a job yet I don’t live in one of the big film/TV cities, so I’ve been taking Zoom workshops, but I looooove your videos! Keep it up! I’ve really been enjoying your content 💕
Ooh how'd u get ur agent? 👀 Did u get them from ur workshop?? Also did u have to for ur workshop? Sorry im just curious ^^;
Quite literally the most useful breakdown for structuring scripts and what everything means than anything I've ever seen including in masterclasses.
I am in the process of writing the outlines for two original screenplays - one a full length feature and the other, six short films to be shown one after the other to make a feature length movie. This is the first video I watched of yours and I will be watching the others you have posted. I have both screenplays written in my head and now it is time to put them on paper. Needless to say, I have a lot to learn about formatting. Thank you for this very informative video!
i love how you give us advice on what too do for auditions , scripts , self tapes etccc … been wanting too act for about 2 years thanks for the tips luvvvv youuuu 💕💕.
Thank you so much for supporting me 💖
I have some basic scripts that I have worked on in the last year (just for fun) and this afternoon I literally just thought, "I need to learn more about the basics of how to write a script," and voila! I saw that you uploaded this video today! Lol
Great timing!😊
Thank goodness for you!!! I’m a writer and usually write novels. I just began attempting script writing for short films and this helps a lot with the process. I’m here for more videos on scripts! ☀️🥰💯🎀
This breakdown is actually so good, informative and educative
I'm glad I found your channel! Your videos are SO helpful for us trying to get into the acting world 🥳 Also 11/10 Editing
This was so helpful! Thank you so much!! Dialogue is definitely my fav thing 💕💕. Currently making a scripted and now I’ve realized how much I need to change 😭😭
Glad you found it helpful!🥰
Thank you so much Makayla! I really appreciate how you broke down all the technical terms. 😊
With Halloween right around the corner and me hoping to start film school next year, I've been brainstorming alot of stories and getting it on paper properly has been my number one headache. Until now. Thank you Makayla.
Would love to see you break down other types of scripts! So interesting seeing things from an 'insiders' perspective. Thanks for the video!
Great idea! Thanks!
@@MakaylaLysiak Hey I'm still kind of confused with v.o can you please explain that please?
@@afterglow1345 I think it's a narration (like in Avatar for example)
Ahhhh hiii! You’ve inspired me sm that i auditioned for my school play “Almost, Maine” and I got a part! thank u for helping me:)
Congrats!💖
girl you have no idea how helpful this was 🙏
thank you, I just purchased Final Draft, I am new to screen writing. I have two screenplays locked in thee old bowling Ball. You have just opened the door to me getting stronger in this new world of writing. Thank you, I will keep up by following your videos.
Hey makayla!! Love this type of videos:) you explain everything so well, I would love to see more of these!!!
Thank you for watching!
Can’t wait!!! Love this videos so KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!
Thanks so much!💖
this was so amazing and exactly what I needed as someone who is new to screenplays completely
FIRST 10 SECONDS AND ITS ALREADY GENIUS. This is gonna help so much
loving the new content and editing style. none of my coaches have gone this in-depth :))
Glad to hear you enjoy!💖
Hi! I love your videos they are so helpful! Could you go into more depth with formats of scripts and just different types of scripts in general?
☀️You made this process that much easier. Fantastic energy. Joy to learn from.🔥
Youve already taught me more than my tutors. Thank you. Ive got a story but had no idea how to put it into a screenplay. This definitely helps
Thank you makyla,, I've been an actor for 17 years in the East Coast,, and some of the stuff that you talked about in this video I didn't even know that's crazy,, I also would like to get into writing and I have idea for screenplay except I'm not sure how to write it because I never wrote a screenplay before,, so you're awesome thank you I will continue to watch your videos and get some more stuff I guess and I will talk to my acting coach and share this with her as well
I’m so glad you could learn something new from my video. 😊💖
This was very helpful! I would love it if you made more screenwriting videos :)
😊💖 Glad to hear and I will!
here because I'm the editor of our movie for a project at school, rlly needed this. THANKYOU!
I've been wanting to write screenplays for quite some time now. I have just finished my third script and wanting it to be the first one to go out. All three scripts are in the horror genre and just wanted to say thank you. OS and OC is very new to me so thanks again.
Thanks for making the video. Recently started writing a script for a show. And I was confused as to how lol. I'm used to writing in a novel format. But this helps me know how to structure the script itself. No idea if this project will actually go anywhere, but here's hoping X3
@@thehookwormandthebookworm9860 Sadly no, not yet lol. Don't know if I ever will be but, I am working towards the goal of being a storyteller. X3
@@thehookwormandthebookworm9860 X3 is a smile lol. But thanks! Hope things work out for you!
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This was such a helpful video. In the process of writing my first script for a short film. You’re awesome!!!
I'm learning how to put together a professional script for a short film festival I am going to enter and this video was SO HELPFUL! You are so smart and I'm so glad that you've made the decision to share your wisdom!
thank you for the kind words 🥰
Hey Makayla, would you recommend taking Zoom acting classes? In my area there isn’t really much of that (for my age) and so I was looking around and found a lot. Keep up the great work !!!!!😃😃
Go to the Meetup app, there's a couple classes there
It is really awesome how some people are generous and like to share with there hardworking and information❤❤
You just made my day my dear, I am working on a script and you just gave me what I need 😘
That video was amazing.
Thank you for watching!💖
@@MakaylaLysiak Your Welcome
Please make more videos about scripting/screenwriting. I love this video so much and your other videos but script writing videos will help me and other people a lot! :)
Will do!😊
M8, literally the handiest video on the internet. Appreciate the descriptions! Cheers legend!
This was a great video Makayla. I love the way you explain things so we can all understand!
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The way I look at acting is like KZhead. think about it lights, camera, effects, a script. The only difference is that youtube has more of a real side to an extent. When acting is simply just playing a character
currently trying to learn how to write scripts for videos, this was super helpful! thank you!!!
Truly helpful. always had ideas for a script and recently decided to look into learning the basics in writing one. Thanks!
What happens if you have trouble time reading but you still want to be a actor
You get rid of the bad habit and get a reading habit. No escape from reading when you are an actor (acting student here)
I have same problem,but the truth be told there is no escape to it. Just develop a reading habit for example get story books,read comics,read music lyrics,engage your self with anything that’s about reading. And you will improve in no time ❤❤❤. I’m doing the same and it’s kind of help. ❤
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This is excellent! You are a gifted teacher!
Loved the video and would definitely want to watch more like it! ❤️
you are good at doing this.. its more specific and you teach well.. you are so amazing
This is a very concise way of phrasing all of these elements, especially to a beginner who's starting this with no background.
I love dialogue and parentheses. i love writing scripts. very useful information, keep it coming young lady.
Such a wonderful video. The examples, the humor, the visuals--thank you so much for this gem
Thank you Makayla,it is a great help to us who are navigating the world of film making.❤
Thank you! I’ve watched this video several times as I’ve started my first movie script!
Joyful Day Makayla! Thank you kindly for this information. Very helpful. Happy writing for me.
This video is so helpful. I'm taking a screenwriting class and I have to write a script but don't how. The tips in this video were great! Please do more videos like this one.
After beung away from screenwriting for a year or so, I needed this video to refresh my memory and it did more than that. You're so funny too and I couldn't stop laughing at "Slugline creeping in". Thanks for this. I'm a talented screenwriter too, I hope we can connect and make history.
This was really good. I didn’t feel overwhelmed with the gems you gave.
So glad I found your channel Kayla! This is really helpful
I love dialog. Love what you are doing, you are so easy to learn from, I can see you being a Screenwriter Professor if your plate wasn’t filled already 😂. Keep doing what you love 💕
thank you for sharing you knowledge, I'm beginning to walk this beautiful path of movies/videos with a group of friends that just got out of colleague and this video works wonders for me. Thank you ♥
I would love if you break down other types of scripts! You're very informative, thank you for the video, I learned a lot!
Thank you! I'm about to start Film & Media studies at ASU and wanted to get an early jump on it. easy to follow along and take notes!
I’ve been looking for helpful information and I always find the best information here! Thank you ❤
Oh my days, you don't the level of how much you are helping! Im so thankfull!☺
HOLD UP! SHE LOOKED AT MY MESSAGE!
OMG! I did a cinematography course couple years back and wanted to brush up on my screenplay script writing… THIS WAS PERFECT! 🕺🏾
Good, it indeed helps the freshers script writer and to some extent the actors ( freshers ) to understand the scene well. Your video was certainly helpful.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge here! I'm forever greatful
YOU ARE ONE INCREDIBLE PERSON!!!!! I just walked into this business, don't know what I don't know but somehow I landed on a couple of commercial jobs. Now that I am thinking to take classes, what I need to know is the BASIC of the script and I ended up watching this video. You are one beautiful talented smart person. It was all well described, can't say thank you enough for you. Of course I subscribed, can't wait to see more of your videos!!
Thank you so much for these kind words 💖 so happy to help!
this was so very helpful,am new@ writing scripts,your tutorial was on point & l was not bored at all.,thanks love.
Very informative video, I'm translating a movie script from Italian into English and your video has been very useful!
This is SOOOO helpful!! Not only are your videos really informative but they’re super entertaining to watch. And your GORGEOUS. 💖thank youuu
Thank you so much!🥰
@@MakaylaLysiak of course!! ✨
honestly this is the best video ever made about script writing i’ve watched 800 videos and this is the only good one
🥺🤍 thank you!
Have been talking with a friend of mine about making a show because we've come up with some clever ideas. But after all that time I realized ideas meant nothing without putting them on paper and even then putting them on paper meant nothing without structure. After watching this I feel so much more comfortable and confident in beginning this endeavor. Even if it is fruitless, I will have done my best.
thank you so much makayla! this helped me so much! your the best actress and youtuber ! God bless! :D
U went more in depth than the other vids I've seen.,..thx
Was confused about O.C and O.S, but this video helped me to understand more.
Magic ✨ btw LOVE THE VIDEO, we can all agree that you are our personal acting coach and for sure the best one! Ily and ty for everything that you have taught us
Awww thank you so much!