Big Print Week: 30th March - 5th April

BIG PRINT! So, this doesn't mean that the text needs to be a huge size instead it is the name we give the descriptive, action stuff that is written in a script. There are some rules that should be followed when writing 'Big Print'.

Big Print Rules:

- Remove anything that is implied back story and only write what the audience can actually see on screen.

- Describe all the specific action as you would see the shots play out in your own mind and don't gloss over whole sequences that are actually quite elaborate.The details of important moments are especially important.

- Write for good pacing. Make sure the script has the right pace the whole time - not too slow or too fast.

- Optimise the spacing and page layout and also fragment sentences for dramatic effect, where it is necessary.

- NO CAMERA DIRECTIONS!!!!!

We have our non-dialogue scripts due very soon, so learning these rules about big print has been helpful. My script has changed slightly in the last week or so - instead of the rat trying to steal the boy's ipod, the rat will be stealing the boy's poem that he has to read at the funeral. I plan on applying the 'Big Print' rules to my script and hopefully it will come out really good! Fingers crossed!