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Download Your Free, Daily Production Report TemplateThis production report template is fully customizable and can be expanded to fit any production. TEMPLATE INCLUDES: Timesheets for talent & crew. Track time in/out and OTMedia usage details and technical notesTalent and Location Releases LogsPO Log to document additional day-to-day expensesTrack meal counts, plates, and substantials, and more Get your free daily production report template here.

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“Hidden Elements” in a Script Breakdown: How to Read Between the Lines

The screenplay is a black and white blueprint for what you’ll see on screen. Every single element of the film must first be on the page. But the long journey from script to screen is a road paved with many decisions. Those decisions start in the script breakdown.

 

The process of breaking down a script is critical in determining what a scene needs. Missing scene elements could wreak havoc on your schedule and budget. But they don’t have to. Let’s break down a scene and determine the hidden elements hiding in plain sight.

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How to Properly Identify Cast When Breaking Down a Script

In every script, there are elements that can go unseen. Sometimes even hiding in plain sight. If overlooked for too long, this misstep could affect your scheduling and budget.

 

Hidden elements can make a huge impact on your bottom line and schedule. It is the producer’s job to find these elements before they become a surprise in production. We’ll discuss how to find the most common hidden element in any script: characters. And we will use script breakdown software to do it.

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