![]() Myself, I'm a minimalist when it comes to formatting. A lot of this boils down to personal writing style. It looks like a series of shots, but no 'back to scene.' Anyway, keep in mind with a spec script always try to keep camera direction at a minimum - with the Juno example you could just omit C.U. BLEEKER'S BEDROOM - DAY, then single lines of action. ![]() Although, if I recall, I think Cody used C.U. Juno has a lot of little flashbacks and image series, one of Bleeker getting ready to go for a run. How to Write a Montage in a Script There are a few different ways to. In Wild, A SUDDEN RUSH OF IMAGES, then a paragraph. So, if you dont take care of being clear and concise with your sluglines, action. I've seen similar constructions handled just in description. Slug line indicates where & when the shot takes place. ![]() I'd suggest still hunting down examples, see how various pros handle something similar on the page. It has to be crystal clear to your reader, certainly within context. As Robert said, as long as you are consistent, and clear, you should be fine. Me, I'd probably just type, QUICK FLASH OF IMAGES, list them, and BACK TO SCENE, a version of montage-like formatting.Īnyway, below is an example of SERIES OF SHOTS (as a straight narrative, a chronology of events) provided by David Trottier:Ī) John lifts a gun from his desk drawer.Ĭ) Mary answers the door. A montage is a series of shots that are cut together to create tone. I know these two terms, MONTAGE and SERIES OF SHOTS, have kind of morphed together these days or are used interchangeably, but I tend to lean more towards David Trottier's explanation of both as shared above, and why montage (series of images used to describe a concept or theme, like falling in love or passage of time or saftey measures) seems to fit here. Sluglines are used on a shot-by-shot basis to communicate location and time of day. It reminds me of quick image flashes, say, in a comedy- if that is what's happening here? There's not much additional context. Not really showing anyone doing anything in any kind of order, just the end result, giving visual evidence he's a safety nut. Nicholas is showing quick images, a catalog of what various things his character has done (in the past) for safety measures at various times around his house. Dan, and all, just for further discussion.
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