shooting script
Noun: 1. The final, detailed script for making a movie or television program: A shooting script is the version of a screenplay that includes specific technical instructions for production, such as camera angles, shot descriptions, lighting notes, and sound cues. It serves as the master blueprint used by the director, cinematographer, and crew during filming.
The term "shooting script" is used specifically in the context of film and television production. It refers to the practical, annotated document that guides the actual filming process, as opposed to earlier drafts meant for development or reading.
- Noun:
- The director handed out the shooting script to the entire crew on the first day of production.
- Compared to the earlier draft, the final shooting script contained detailed notes on every camera movement.
- The production assistant's job was to ensure everyone was working from the latest version of the shooting script.
- "Locked shooting script": A version of the shooting script that is considered final and should not be changed, ensuring all departments are coordinated.
- Once we have a locked shooting script, the art department can finalize their budgets and designs.
- Screenplay (n): The written text of a film, including dialogue and scene descriptions, which may exist in multiple drafts before becoming the shooting script.
- Script (n): A general term for the written text of a play, film, or broadcast.
- Storyboard (n): A sequence of drawings representing the planned shots, often created alongside or from the shooting script.
- Final script: The last version of the script before filming.
- Production script: A script annotated for use during production.
A shooting script is a technical and logistical document. It is distinct from a "spec script" or "reading draft," which focuses primarily on story and character. The transition to a shooting script marks the move from pre-production planning to active filming.
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the final detailed script for making a movie or TV program
