In this guide, we will explain how to use the Screenplay page. Here’s a step-by-step overview of the process, as demonstrated in our tutorial.
Overview of the Screenplay Page 📝
Once your screenplay was imported, the typical screenplay format includes various elements:
Scene Headings (essential to generate shots!)
Action elements
Characters
Dialog
Transitions
Writing a Script ✍️
Attention: Writing a screenplay is easy for professionals to understand. But if you are not a professional, it is better to leave it as it is. You'll have all the freedom to edit your story within your shot list and storyboard later on.
If you feel confident:
To start editing your script, you can modify the existing script by just clicking into the text field. Important: Editing the screenplay is only possible, if there was not yet a storyboard and shot list created for that project. If that's already the case, the screenplay is locked and can NOT be edited anymore.
If you are starting with a screenplay and shot list and storyboard were not been created yet, here’s a quick guide to writing a screenplay:
Scene Heading: Begin by defining a scene heading, such as "INT. - HOUSE - DAY". Press Enter to move to the next element.
Action Element: After the scene heading, the system automatically switches to an action element. For instance, "Maria walks into the living room." Press Enter to proceed.
Character: Next, enter the name of the character speaking, e.g., "Maria". Press Enter again.
Dialog: Type in the character’s dialog. Continue pressing Enter to move between elements logically.
Repeat these steps to build your screenplay. When a scene ends, you can manually add transitions like "Hard Cut To:". Press Enter, and the system will prompt you to add the next scene heading, such as "EXT. - GARDEN - NIGHT".
Additional Features 🌟
Text Formatting: You can format text in bold, italics, or underline.
Find & Replace: Easily locate and replace words within your script.
Undo: Use the undo arrows to revert changes at any time.
Scene Numbers: If scene numbers aren’t visible, refresh the page to display them.
Finalizing Your Script ✅
Once your script is complete:
Navigate to the next step.
Generate your storyboard and shot list.
We hope you enjoy writing your script with Storyboarder.ai! 🎥✨