Chapter TwoIdentifying Resources: The Breakdown
QUESTION: Is There One Way to Breakdown a Script?
ANSWER: No. By repeating these steps, you will streamline the process, adjusting them to your preferences.
Tools You Will Need
Software: Screenplay file and Final Draft, Final Draft Tagger (or Celtx, or other screenplay software) and Movie Magic Scheduling (or other film breakdown/scheduling software)
Manual Version: Screenplay and Breakdown Sheets
Just like it sounds, creating a breakdown of a screenplay is the process of breaking down a script to its basic elements—identifying every resource needed, scene by scene.
What’s a Resource?
- Sets and ...
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