Hi - There are several topics across various DD threads that talk about the art of story telling - Concept, Acts/Structure, Story elements (pace, plot devices, conflicts, journey, empathy, etc.).
Question - What is your definition of done & the script is ready for primetime? Below is the process I follow before I say, Done. Keep in mind that not all scripts make it to #8. Several have choked at #4.
1. Logline.
2. Outline.
3. First Draft. Includes basic etiquettes of writing (Formatting, Spell Check, Grammar, Choice of words, etc.) plus extensive use of Visualization while reviewing a scene in my head - Sound design, Music, Variety of shots/angles (Dolly Zoom versus Push-In versus Zoom, Wide versus XCU, Camera on Crane, Dolly or Sticks).
4. Recorded Table Read (virtually impossible to skip this step for dialogue sanity check, IMHO).
5. Revisionsv1. Feedback from Table Readers.
6. Revisionsv2. Based on feedback from friends, peers.
7. Revisionsv3. Based on feedback professional readers.
8. Final Read.
9. WGA Registration.
Curious to hear thoughts...
-- fallen
Question - What is your definition of done & the script is ready for primetime? Below is the process I follow before I say, Done. Keep in mind that not all scripts make it to #8. Several have choked at #4.
1. Logline.
2. Outline.
3. First Draft. Includes basic etiquettes of writing (Formatting, Spell Check, Grammar, Choice of words, etc.) plus extensive use of Visualization while reviewing a scene in my head - Sound design, Music, Variety of shots/angles (Dolly Zoom versus Push-In versus Zoom, Wide versus XCU, Camera on Crane, Dolly or Sticks).
4. Recorded Table Read (virtually impossible to skip this step for dialogue sanity check, IMHO).
5. Revisionsv1. Feedback from Table Readers.
6. Revisionsv2. Based on feedback from friends, peers.
7. Revisionsv3. Based on feedback professional readers.
8. Final Read.
9. WGA Registration.
Curious to hear thoughts...
-- fallen
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