The Hollywood Standard - Third Edition

Intended to be kept at a screenwriter‘s fingertips, The Hollywood Standard provides what even the best script software can‘t: clear, concise instructions and hundreds of examples to take the guesswork out of a multitude of formatting questions that perplex even seasoned screenwriters. Contents include: . When a new scene heading is appropriate and when it isn‘t . How to format shot headings, dialogue, direction and transitions . How to control pace with formatting . How to make a script page visually inviting to the reader . What to capitalize and why . How to get into and out of a POV shot . How to handle text messages and Zoom meetings . How Hollywood‘s most innovative screenwriters are pushing the boundaries of format . How format for animation differs from live action formats Simply put, Riley knows more about script format than anyone in Hollywood and shares it all in this indispensable guide.