need a 4 page 4 min script

While this is not a book on screenwriting, it is important for every storyboard artist to

be able to identify the elements of a script and to be able to interpret the written word.

b 's start with the basics.

(;very script has five fundamental

elements:

l. Slugline

2. Action

3. Character

4.Dialogue

s. Wryly

�ach one of these components

provides essential information to

everyone involved with the film

or episode, from the director on

down to the production assistant.

A good storyboard artist should

be able to glean information from

each of these elements.

Spec Script Example: Storyboard artists would look for cues that would help them determine framing height, angle, and movement, as well as setting and time of day.

20 • Storyboarding Essentials

EXT. CITY HALL DAY

The crowd gathers along BAY STREET as drivers and engineers tune up their racers.

DAHLIA steps out of her roadster. She moves toward JACK, who is working on his car.

(softly) Hey.

DAHLIA

actioti

Jack pulls his head from under the hood. He wipes grimy hands on his coveralls.

Dahlia stands with arms folded. Jack is uneasy.

A PORTLY man waddles up to Jack. He tips his hat to Dahlia, who lowers her gaze.

PORTLY Jack, my boy, a lot of folks are counting on you-

v1actet�c�a Thank you, sir.

PORTLY I dare say we've got a good bit of money on you, son. Play your cards right, and you'll be very comfortable.

Portly places a heavy hand on Jack's shoulder. Jack winces.

PORTLY

us a e i easy, a . Think of it as a leisurely drive through the countryside.

Portly slaps Jack hard on the back. He gives a tip and a nod to Dahlia, and waddles off.

Jack stands with clenched jaw. dialoq�e

DAHLIA� ( I' 11 tell you later�

JACK What?

Dahlia kisses Jack on the cheek and climbs back into her Buick. She puts the car into gear and motors off, leaving Jack in the dust.