SCRIPT WRITING 
& 
STORY BOARD 
What you need to know
Tips for starting to writing 
your script: 
1. Some of the best stories 
are simple but relayed 
in a completely original 
way. 
2. Collaborate as a 
GROUP when thinking 
up your story - each 
member should come 
with something to add 
or propose. 
3. Think about the 
practicalities of turning 
your script into a story.
4. Once the script is written it is NOT set in stone - you will 
go back and change things as you FILM - have a hard 
copy of the script at hand when filming so you can write 
down the changes and edit it later. 
5. Don’t second guess your story or change it at the last 
minute. Some of the best movies have stuck with a bad 
idea and MADE it work. MAKE yours work.
WRITING A SCRIPT 
 Your script is your bible. 
 It is the blueprint for turning your written story 
into a film. 
 It has to start somewhere 
 It has to go somewhere 
 It has to end somewhere. 
 And in between, the characters actions need to keep 
the audience’s attention, and carry the story to its 
conclusion.
EXAMPLE OF A 
SCRIPT 
This is a fairly accurate 
representation of how the director 
uses the script. 
Pay attention to: 
• Where the UPPER CASE is 
used 
• How dialogue shown 
• The alignment of different 
parts of the text 
• What information is conveyed
Script 
template
THE STORY BOARD 
The Story Board helps you to: 
 Gain a better idea of how each shot will look by showing 
the effects that the different angles and types of shots will 
have on your story. 
 Create a linear story progression that aids with planning 
that will in turn, 
 Ensure a smooth, well thought out shoot day with no 
surprises…
EXAMPLE OF A 
STORYBOARD 
• Pictorial version of 
the script 
• Communicates 
clearly what is 
needed in each shot 
• Eliminates 
confusion and mis-understanding
Story Board
Psycho 
Gone with the Wind

Script writing & story board (Grade 10 Movie Project - Class work)

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    SCRIPT WRITING & STORY BOARD What you need to know
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    Tips for startingto writing your script: 1. Some of the best stories are simple but relayed in a completely original way. 2. Collaborate as a GROUP when thinking up your story - each member should come with something to add or propose. 3. Think about the practicalities of turning your script into a story.
  • 3.
    4. Once thescript is written it is NOT set in stone - you will go back and change things as you FILM - have a hard copy of the script at hand when filming so you can write down the changes and edit it later. 5. Don’t second guess your story or change it at the last minute. Some of the best movies have stuck with a bad idea and MADE it work. MAKE yours work.
  • 4.
    WRITING A SCRIPT  Your script is your bible.  It is the blueprint for turning your written story into a film.  It has to start somewhere  It has to go somewhere  It has to end somewhere.  And in between, the characters actions need to keep the audience’s attention, and carry the story to its conclusion.
  • 5.
    EXAMPLE OF A SCRIPT This is a fairly accurate representation of how the director uses the script. Pay attention to: • Where the UPPER CASE is used • How dialogue shown • The alignment of different parts of the text • What information is conveyed
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    THE STORY BOARD The Story Board helps you to:  Gain a better idea of how each shot will look by showing the effects that the different angles and types of shots will have on your story.  Create a linear story progression that aids with planning that will in turn,  Ensure a smooth, well thought out shoot day with no surprises…
  • 9.
    EXAMPLE OF A STORYBOARD • Pictorial version of the script • Communicates clearly what is needed in each shot • Eliminates confusion and mis-understanding
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