Script Breakdown And Scene Requirements
Breakdown is the preparation stage for an imported screenplay. Review detected scenes before building it, then tag the people and elements each scene needs.
Articles
- Importing A Script For Breakdown: Review detected scenes, characters and locations before building the production screenplay.
- Tagging Scene Requirements: Identify characters and production elements in each scene.
- Tag Existing Cast: Match existing character names across the script and review the scene requirements.
- Tag Existing Elements: Reuse existing elements where their names occur in the writing.
- Repair Script: Correct imported scene metadata manually or use Attempt Auto-Repair.
- Scene Summary And Search Script: Save scene summaries and story timing, find scenes and edit details in the search table.
- Managing Production Elements: Track requirements, specifications, character assignments and supporting work.
- Creating Breakdown Reports: Filter and download the scene requirements relevant to your department.
Import And Repair Scenes
- Select a script to import into breakdown.
- Review detected scenes, characters and locations.
- Import another screenplay draft.
- Update metadata for one scene.
- Repair several scene headings or details.
Tag Cast And Production Elements
- Tag a production element from screenplay text.
- Tag characters and match existing cast.
- Match existing elements and remove an incorrect tag.
- Manage element specifications and assignments.