diff --git a/lib/ChangeLog b/lib/ChangeLog index bb088258a4..26fed0aae7 100644 --- a/lib/ChangeLog +++ b/lib/ChangeLog @@ -1,3 +1,10 @@ +2001-09-12 Jean-Marc Lasgouttes + + * examples/script_form.lyx: added + * examples/scriptone.lyx: deleted + * layouts/hollywood.layout: + * tex/hollywood.cls: update of the hollywood class + 2001-09-07 Jean-Marc Lasgouttes * layouts/dinbrief.layout: diff --git a/lib/examples/script_form.lyx b/lib/examples/script_form.lyx new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..98dcb71f5f --- /dev/null +++ b/lib/examples/script_form.lyx @@ -0,0 +1,1678 @@ +#LyX 1.2 created this file. For more info see http://www.lyx.org/ +\lyxformat 220 +\textclass hollywood +\language english +\inputencoding auto +\fontscheme default +\graphics default +\paperfontsize default +\spacing other 0.90 +\papersize letterpaper +\paperpackage a4 +\use_geometry 1 +\use_amsmath 0 +\use_natbib 0 +\use_numerical_citations 0 +\paperorientation portrait +\leftmargin 1.5in +\topmargin 48bp +\rightmargin 1in +\bottommargin 0.5in +\headheight 12bp +\headsep 24bp +\footskip 0bp +\secnumdepth 2 +\tocdepth 2 +\paragraph_separation indent +\defskip smallskip +\quotes_language english +\quotes_times 2 +\papercolumns 1 +\papersides 1 +\paperpagestyle default + +\layout Title + +FOR A FEW DAYS MORE +\layout Author +\added_space_bottom vfill +by +\newline +April Rider +\layout Right Address +\pagebreak_bottom +April Rider +\newline +555 George St. + NNW +\newline +Kaplan, ND 77777 +\newline +999-999-9999 +\layout FADE IN: + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \label{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \label{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Standard + + +\begin_inset Note +collapsed true + +\layout Dialogue + +Use Layout->Document +\layout Dialogue + +Spacing Other to set the spacing between lines. + A value of .85 is probably the minimum. +\end_inset + + +\layout Standard + + +\begin_inset Note +collapsed true + +\layout Dialogue + +To change +\backslash +dialogindent{1in}, +\backslash +parenindent{1.75in}, +\backslash +dialogLength{3in}, +\backslash +parenLength{1.5in}, +\layout Dialogue + + +\backslash +speakerindent{2.25in} +\layout Dialogue + +click TeX and enter new values as above. +\end_inset + + +\begin_inset Note +collapsed true + +\layout Dialogue + +You can put your Speaker names in labels, the insert cross references to + the labels. + The printed version will automatically be capitalized in Speaker even if + the label is not capped. + This way you can use them in dialogue also, and change all references to + your character's names just by changing the label. + +\end_inset + + +\layout INT. + +DRISKILL HOTEL SEMINAR ROOM DAY +\layout Description + +JOE and APRIL burst through the doors into a clean, well-lit seminar room. +\layout Dialogue + + +\begin_inset Note +collapsed true + +\layout Dialogue + +Use the description after INT. + or EXT. + to keep it on the same page. + Narrative is the same, except that it allows a pagebreak before it. +\end_inset + + +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Are we in time? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +How could they start without us? We're the main attraction. +\layout Narrative + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + catches his breath as he leans against the podium at the front of the room. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Parenthetical + +looking about the room +\layout Dialogue + +We are? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Don't be a moron. + You know we've been invited to Austin to discuss script format. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +But why is the room empty? +\layout Narrative + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + and +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + both look out across the room -- rows of empty chairs and nary a person + in sight. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Okay, okay, don't panic. +\layout Narrative + +She takes three deep breaths. + Then she looks at her watch and smiles. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Parenthetical + +continuing +\layout Dialogue + +We're an hour early. + We should rehearse. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Okay, you start. + Margins? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Left, 1.5 inches. + Right, 1.0 inches. + Top, 1.0 inches to the body, 0.5 inches to the number. + Bottom, 0.5 to 1.5 inches, depending on where the page break comes. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Page break? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Right above me. + There are rules for breaking a page. + Scene headers remain attached to description. + A single line of dialogue is pushed to the following page. + A long dialogue passage would be split -- but I'll get to that later. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +What about fonts? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Courier, 12 point, 10 pitch. + Make sure it's a non-proportional version of Courier. + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + +'s grimace suggests that he's deep in thought. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +What about bold-face or italics? Or a Gothic font? I love to jazzup my scripts. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +No bold, no itals, no script fonts, no Gothic, no Helvetica, no Times Roman. + Stick with Courier. + That's the industry standard. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Oh, we're talking about industry standards? +\layout Narrative + +Suddenly, +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + bolts from behind the podium and runs out into: +\layout INT. + +DRISKILL HOTEL HALLWAY DAY +\layout Description + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + glances up and down the hallway, then reaches back to open the door. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Parenthetical + +calling +\layout Dialogue + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + -- come on! There's no one here. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Parenthetical + +walking through the door +\layout Dialogue + +Ah, a scene heading. + Or a slug line, as I was taught in film school. + Always CAPPED. + What happens if we \SpecialChar \ldots{} + +\layout EXT. + +TEXAS CAPITOL BUILDING DAY +\layout Description + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + pinches himself as he stands with +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + before the seat of Texas politics. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +How'd you do that? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +There was a cut -- from the hallway to the capitol. + What'd you want to do -- ride in a cab? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Dialogue margins. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Left, 3.0 inches. + Right, 2.5 inches. + Of course, you can cheat those a tad. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +So, you have about 3.0 inches for each line of your dialogue? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +You've got it. + Though you can go out another three or four spaces to the right and no + one will hold it against you. +\layout Narrative + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + jots down several notes on a 3 x 5 card, studies the card for a moment, + then scribbles another note. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Parenthetical + +looking up +\layout Dialogue + +And the position of the character's name? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +All CAPS, and tabbed to about 4.2 inches. + Some writers center all the characters' names. +\begin_inset Note +collapsed true + +\layout Dialogue + +Use More to break up a dialogue across a page boundary. + It will put (MORE) at the bottom of the page, and insert the current speaker + name and (CONT'D) at the top of the next page. + You should not break mid-sentence. +\end_inset + + +\layout More + +\layout Dialogue + +Personally, I don't think it matters. + The look of the script pages is slightly different in either case. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Hey, what happened? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +A page break appeared in the middle of my dialogue. + You use MORE at the bottom of the page to show that the character's dialogue + continues onto the next page. + Then CONT'D next to the character to show that it has roots in the previous + page. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +But not everybody uses MOREs and CONT'Ds, do they? +\layout INT. + +CAPITOL BUILDING DAY +\layout Description + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + stares up into the dome. + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + examines the portraits of Texas governors on the nearby walls. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Some writers just plan their page ends so as to avoid them. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Parenthetical + +considering +\layout Dialogue + +What about parentheticals? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Start them about 0.5 inches to the left of the character name tab mark. + In our case that would be at 3.7 inches. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +And what are they for? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +For years, parentheticals were used to express emotion, the manner in which + a character spoke her lines. + Loudly, passionately, sadly, and so on. + In recent years writers have often used them for brief bits of action. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Parenthetical + +going up a stairway +\layout Dialogue + +Something like this? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Parenthetical + +following him +\layout Dialogue + +Exactly. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +How wide are parentheticals? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Not very -- about 1.5 inches. + And they should wrap to the following line when they extend beyond that + point. +\layout Parenthetical + +pointing up to the top of the page +\layout Dialogue + +If you place a parenthetical in the middle of a dialogue passage, it should + remain distinct from the dialogue. +\layout EXT. + +MISSISSIPPI RIVERBOAT NIGHT +\layout Description + +A gambling boat rolls slowly along the mighty river. + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + and +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + wander about its upper deck. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +I have to ask -- what happened to CUT TO:s between scenes. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Many writers still use transitions such as CUT TO: and DISSOLVE TO: between + scenes. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Those would introduce a new scene header? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +And typically a different time and/or place. + But many writers have dispensed with such transitions, feeling that a new + scene header signifies a cut without the need of any additional indicator. +\layout Narrative + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + stares out at the river. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +How did we reach the Mississippi and when did the sun set? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +If you'd like \SpecialChar \ldots{} + +\layout EXT. + +AIRPLANE SUNSET +\layout Description + +A jet liner cruises East across Texas. +\layout INT. + +AIRPLANE SUNSET +\layout Description + +A customized interior, replete with lounge chairs and sofas. + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + and +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + sip margaritas. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Is this a flashback? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Or it could be tomorrow. + Or next week. +\layout TITLE OVER: + +October 19, 1997 +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Parenthetical + +continuing +\layout Dialogue + +You see, a few weeks have passed. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Okay, I didn't notice. + But I thought only DAY and NIGHT were allowed on scene headers. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Production managers would certainly prefer it that way, but many writers + use headers as a means of showing a particular time of day, especially + SUNRISE and SUNSET. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +So that's allowed? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +On writer's drafts, without a doubt. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +A writer's draft? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Essentially, any draft that hasn't been paid for. + Any draft to be sent to agents, studio execs, production companies, development + people. + Those are writer's drafts. + And they all should be FIRST DRAFTs, no matter how many versions the writer + has actually written. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +You really think so? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +That's my recommendation. +\layout INT. + +BLUE CAMARO DAY +\layout Description + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + drives along Austin's Congress Avenue as +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + rides shotgun. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +You speak any foreign languages? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Parenthetical + +in French +\layout Dialogue + +Why do you ask? (Pour quoi tu demandes?) +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +What about action scenes? +\layout Narrative + +SUDDENLY, A BLACK CADILLAC whips around a corner, racing quickly towards + them. + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + punches the accelerator and -- THE BLUE CAMARO leaps forward, leaving a + trail of rubber. + The Camaro takes a left, then a quick right to accelerate into -- A DARK + ALLEY The Camaro quickly reaches a dead end, just as -- THE BLACK CADILLAC + pulls into the alley, sealing it shut. +\layout EXT. + +DRISKILL HOTEL DAY +\layout Description + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + leads a dazed and confused +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + to the front door. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +That's one way to do an action scene. + It's a variation on the Bill Goldman style that's used by many writers. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Parenthetical + +coming to +\layout Dialogue + +But other writers just use normal description and standard scene headers + for action scenes, don't they? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Many do. +\layout INT. + +DRISKILL HOTEL ENTRANCE HALL -- PHONE BOOTH DAY +\layout Description + +A slightly less dazed +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + speaks on the phone. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +I thought we were walking together. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + (O.S.) +\layout Parenthetical + +filtered +\layout Dialogue + +Well, we were, but I realized a phone call was needed. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +You're filtered? +\layout INTERCUT + +\layout EXT. + +STATE CAPITOL PHONE BOOTH DAY +\layout Description + +With the dome looming large behind her, +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + speaks into the phone. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Only when you hear my voice over the phone. + Radio voices and phone calls often are filtered, though it's a convention + that isn't used by everyone anymore. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Let's try something easy. + What about page numbers? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Number each and every page, though you can start with page two. + The numbers should appear in the upper right hand corner, about 0.5 inches + down and 0.75 inches from the right page edge. + Those dimensions are not set in stone, but the numbers should always be + placed in the upper right hand corner. +\layout INT. + +DRISKILL HOTEL HALLWAY DAY +\layout Description + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + walks slowly towards the seminar room. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +You know, that pronouncement almost seemed godlike. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + (V.O.) +\layout Dialogue + +If it were, I probably would have spoken in a voice over and not on the + phone. +\layout Narrative + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + searches the ceiling, trying to decide just where this disembodied voice + is emanating from. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +What's a V.O. + used for? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + (V.O.) +\layout Dialogue + +Oftentimes for narration, for a narrator's voice. + In film noir the protagonists often filled the audience in on their thoughts + or story details. + Documentary films are filled with voice over. +\layout INT. + +DRISKILL HOTEL SEMINAR ROOM DAY +\layout Description + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + races past +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + to reach the podium first. + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + walks slowly past the still-empty chairs. + +\layout Description + +At the podium +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + gestures with his hands as if he were making a major political speech. +\layout Description + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + sneaks up behind him and mimics his movements -- until he notices. + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + spins to confront her. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Why I ought'a \SpecialChar \ldots{} + +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +I was just demonstrating the way many writers break description into shorter + paragraphs. + I've seen blocks of description covering an entire page. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +That makes for tough reading, doesn't it? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +I know studio readers who just skip long description and read only dialogue. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +But there are pros who write scripts with extended descriptive passages. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +When you make a half-million or so per script, you can pretty much use any + format you want. +\layout Narrative + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + climbs atop the podium. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +But when you're like me, you have to stick to format. + Is that what you're trying to say? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +That's the story. +\layout Narrative + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + jumps down from the podium and runs out the door just as conference ATTENDEES + begin to enter. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Parenthetical + +continuing +\layout Dialogue + +By the way, the first time you introduce a character in description, you + CAP his name. + And when you break dialogue with description, the standard is to place + "continuing" within parentheses when a character chatters on and on. +\layout Narrative + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + watches as a number of people sit down before her. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Parenthetical + +continuing +\layout Dialogue + +Of course, many writers have dropped "continuing" from their repetoire. + I mean, it's obvious that I'm still speaking, isn't it? And that I never + stopped speaking. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + (O.S.) +\layout Parenthetical + +shouting from beyond the door +\layout Dialogue + +Hey, +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + +, c'mon. + There's a buffet at the hotel and a shuttle leaving in two minutes. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Parenthetical + +shouting +\layout Dialogue + +We haven't mentioned master scenes. +\layout Narrative + +A sheepish +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + enters, then glances about the room as he slowly approaches the podium. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +That one I know. + No CLOSEUPS, no WIDE SHOTS, no shots of any sort. + Just scene headers, description and dialogue. + And no scene numbers. + Those are left to shooting scripts. +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +Don't worry, I would never let you miss a meal. + Do you know how to make a script sandwich? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +A script sandwich? +\layout Speaker + + +\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April} + +\end_inset + + +\layout Dialogue + +You need your script, two sheets of plain manila binding stock, a three + hole punch, and three one inch brass brads. + No title or name on the binding stock. + When you get it all assembled, you can hammer the brass brads down to make + it good and tight. + Now lets go eat. +\layout FADE OUT + + +\begin_inset Note +collapsed true + +\layout Dialogue + +FADE OUT used to be FADE OUT: +\layout Dialogue + +This will cause minor breakage in old scripts. +\end_inset + + +\layout Speaker +\pagebreak_bottom +THE END +\layout Standard + +<-------------------- FORMAT GUIDE STOPS HERE -------------------> +\layout Standard + +[NICHOLL FELLOWSHIPS in SCREENWRITING] +\layout Standard + +http://www.oscars.org/academy/nichollindex.html +\layout Standard + +Formatted text courtesy of Ann Garretson +\layout Standard + +http://www.halcyon.com/aga +\layout Standard + +Copyright 1998 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences +\layout Standard + +### +\layout Standard + +---------- +\layout Standard + +FILE NOTES +\layout Standard + +---------- +\layout Standard + +Source: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (A.M.P.A.S.) +\layout Standard + +- The NICHOLL FELLOWSHIPS in SCREENWRITING +\layout Standard + +- http://www.oscars.org/nicholl/index.html +\layout Standard + +- E-mail: Greg Beal, gbeal@oscars.org +\layout Standard + +File Info: April, 1998 (online) +\layout Standard + +- http://www.oscars.org/nicholl/format_a.txt +\layout Standard + +- View in a monospaced font -- preferably 12-point Courier. +\layout Standard + +Copyright 1998 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences +\layout Standard + +---------- +\layout Standard + +Permission to use this script as a LyX example file was kindly granted by + Greg Beal, gbeal@oscars.org. +\layout Standard + +I added a few lines at the end of script about binding. + The original script ended with the words +\begin_inset Quotes eld +\end_inset + +I'd never let you miss a meal. +\begin_inset Quotes erd +\end_inset + + Apologies and kudos to Ann Garretson. + Be sure to thank her when you get your Oscar. + +\layout Dialogue + +Garst R. + Reese +\layout Dialogue + +reese@isn.net +\the_end diff --git a/lib/examples/scriptone.lyx b/lib/examples/scriptone.lyx deleted file mode 100644 index a5a4cbb208..0000000000 --- a/lib/examples/scriptone.lyx +++ /dev/null @@ -1,197 +0,0 @@ -#This file was created by Thu Jan 7 22:44:37 1999 -#LyX 1.0 (C) 1995-1998 Matthias Ettrich and the LyX Team -\lyxformat 2.15 -\textclass hollywood -\begin_preamble -\renewcommand{\headrulewidth}{0pt} -\renewcommand{\ref}[1]{#1} -\end_preamble -\language english -\inputencoding default -\fontscheme default -\graphics default -\paperfontsize default -\spacing single -\papersize letterpaper -\paperpackage a4 -\use_geometry 1 -\use_amsmath 0 -\paperorientation portrait -\leftmargin 1.6in -\topmargin 0.5in -\rightmargin 0.75in -\bottommargin 0.75in -\headheight 0.5in -\headsep 12bp -\footskip 0.5in -\secnumdepth 2 -\tocdepth 2 -\paragraph_separation indent -\defskip medskip -\quotes_language english -\quotes_times 2 -\papercolumns 1 -\papersides 1 -\paperpagestyle default - -\layout Title - -Silent Heavens -\layout Author -\added_space_bottom vfill -by Garst R. - Reese -\layout Right Address -\pagebreak_bottom - -\size large -Garst R. - Reese -\newline -284 Sydney Street -\newline -Charlottetown, PE -\newline -CANADA C1A 1H2 -\newline -(902) 566-3565 -\newline -reese@isn.net -\newline -WGA/c -\layout EXT. - -RURAL NEW ZEALAND ROADSIDE DURING METEOR STORM - NIGHT -\layout Narrative - -Earth is colliding with the first meteor storm of the space age. - The sky is filled with meteor trails. - As credits role we here (0.S.) OOH's AHH's, the occaisional -\begin_inset Quotes eld -\end_inset - -LOOK AT THAT ONE! -\begin_inset Quotes erd -\end_inset - -, -\begin_inset Quotes eld -\end_inset - -WOW -\begin_inset Quotes erd -\end_inset - -. -\layout Transition - -CUT TO: -\layout INT. - -NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY - DAY -\layout Narrative - -War-room like setting. - Gathering of Generals, scientists and politicos. - Big wall computer display showing satellite orbits. -\layout Speaker - - -\begin_inset LatexCommand \label{GENERAL BULLMOOSE} - -\end_inset - - -\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{GENERAL BULLMOOSE} - -\end_inset - - -\layout Parenthetical - -frustrated -\layout Dialogue - -How many we gonna loose? -\newline -Can anybody here make a wild guess? -\layout Speaker - - -\begin_inset LatexCommand \label{DR. NOAD} - -\end_inset - - -\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{DR. NOAD} - -\end_inset - - -\layout Dialogue - -Pick a number between none and all. -\layout Speaker - - -\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{GENERAL BULLMOOSE} - -\end_inset - - -\layout Dialogue - -Fuck you smartass. - I don't need your humor, I need information. - I got men depending on those goddamned satellites. - And you better believe that Saddam knows that. - He knows that's the only reason our tanks were able to sneek around his - defenses. - They go, he comes, we die. -\layout Speaker - - -\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{DR. NOAD} - -\end_inset - - -\layout Parenthetical - -taking a deep breath -\layout Dialogue - -My apologies general. - It was not my intention to make light of your situation. - My own frustrations pale in the light of your responsibilites. - The estimates I have received all fall into the category of wild guesses. - I'll do my best to tell you what we know we can expect. -\layout Speaker - - -\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{GENERAL BULLMOOSE} - -\end_inset - - -\layout Dialogue - -From the look on your face, I can tell you are not going to be bearer of - good news. - Don't worry, we no longer shoot bearers of bad news. - Go ahead. -\layout Speaker - - -\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{DR. NOAD} - -\end_inset - - -\layout Dialogue - -Even if the satellites are not hit directly, the atomospheric ionization - is likely to disrupt communications for several hours, and possibly several - days. - During that period we will not know how many survived. -\the_end diff --git a/lib/layouts/hollywood.layout b/lib/layouts/hollywood.layout index f1f8df82c2..db05525b46 100644 --- a/lib/layouts/hollywood.layout +++ b/lib/layouts/hollywood.layout @@ -40,8 +40,8 @@ Style Dialogue Margin Static LatexType Command LatexName dialogue - LeftMargin MMMMMMMMMMMM - RightMargin MMMMMMMMMMMM + LeftMargin MMMMMMMMMM + RightMargin MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM ParSkip 0.0 TopSep 0.0 BottomSep 0.0 @@ -50,29 +50,42 @@ Style Dialogue LabelType No_Label End - -# Narrative description of Scene -Style Narrative +# More: Use to break a long Dialogue +Style More Margin Static LatexType Command - LatexName narrative - ParIndent "" - ParSkip 0.8 - TopSep 1.0 + LatexName more + LeftMargin MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM + ParSkip 0.0 + TopSep 0.0 + BottomSep 0.0 + KeepEmpty 1 Align Left AlignPossible Left - LabelType No_Label + LabelType Static + LabelString "(MORE)" + +Font + Family Typewriter + Series Medium + Shape Up + Size Normal + Color Green +EndFont + End + + # FADE_IN: and FADE_OUT: usually stand alone. If you want a more complicated # FADE_IN e.g. FADE_IN on STELLA:, use the Narrative Style. Style FADE_IN: - Margin Static - LatexType Environment - LatexName flushleft + Margin Dynamic + LatexType Command + LatexName fadein ParIndent "" - ParSkip 0.8 - TopSep 1.0 + ParSkip 0.25 + TopSep 0.25 Align Left AlignPossible Left KeepEmpty 1 @@ -90,8 +103,8 @@ Style INT. LatexType Command LatexName interiorshot ParIndent "" - ParSkip 0.8 - TopSep 1.0 + ParSkip 0.25 + TopSep 0.25 Align Left AlignPossible Left LabelType Static @@ -103,22 +116,37 @@ Style EXT. LatexType Command LatexName exteriorshot ParIndent "" - ParSkip 0.8 - TopSep 1.0 + ParSkip 0.25 + TopSep 0.25 Align Left AlignPossible Left LabelType Static LabelString "EXT. " End +# Narrative description of Scene +# same as narrative, but glued to INT. or EXT. +Style Description + Margin Static + LatexType Command + LatexName description + ParIndent "" + ParSkip 0.25 + TopSep 0.25 + RightMargin MMMMM + Align Left + AlignPossible Left + LabelType No_Label +End + # Speaker style definition, identifies speaker ALL CAPS Style Speaker Margin Static LatexType Command LatexName speaker - LeftMargin MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM + LeftMargin MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM ParSkip 0.0 - TopSep 1.0 + TopSep 0.25 BottomSep 0.0 Align Left AlignPossible Left @@ -131,7 +159,8 @@ Style Parenthetical Margin Static LatexType Command LatexName parenthetical - LeftMargin MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM + LeftMargin MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM + RightMargin MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM TopSep 0.0 BottomSep 0.0 ParSkip 0.0 @@ -152,6 +181,22 @@ EndFont End +# Narrative description of action +Style Narrative + Margin Static + LatexType Command + LatexName narrative + ParIndent "" + ParSkip 0.25 + TopSep 0.25 + RightMargin MMMMM + Align Left + AlignPossible Left + LabelType No_Label +End + + + # Transition style definition ALL CAPS Style Transition @@ -159,14 +204,42 @@ Style Transition LatexType Environment LatexName flushright ParIndent "" - TopSep 1.0 + TopSep 0.5 ParSkip 0.4 Align Right AlignPossible Right LabelType No_Label End -Style FADE_OUT: +Style TITLE_OVER: + Margin Dynamic + LatexType Command + LatexName titleover + ParIndent "" + ParSkip 0.5 + TopSep 0.5 + Align Left + AlignPossible Left + KeepEmpty 1 + LabelType Static + LabelString "TITLE OVER:" +End + +Style INTERCUT + Margin Dynamic + LatexType Command + LatexName intercut + ParIndent "" + ParSkip 0.25 + TopSep 0.5 + Align Left + AlignPossible Left + KeepEmpty 1 + LabelType Static + LabelString "INTERCUT WITH:" +End + +Style FADE_OUT Margin Dynamic LatexType Command LatexName fadeout diff --git a/lib/tex/hollywood.cls b/lib/tex/hollywood.cls index 37fe8d111f..8918d94d38 100644 --- a/lib/tex/hollywood.cls +++ b/lib/tex/hollywood.cls @@ -10,7 +10,9 @@ \usepackage{extramarks} \usepackage{ifthen} \usepackage{lastpage} -\pagestyle{fancy} +%%\usepackage{geometry} +\usepackage{calc} +%%\usepackage{setspace} \renewcommand{\ref}[1]{#1} \newcommand\@ptsize{} \newif\if@restonecol @@ -19,7 +21,8 @@ \newif\if@openright \DeclareOption{letterpaper} {\setlength\paperheight {11in}% - \setlength\paperwidth {8.5in}} + \setlength\paperwidth {8.5in}% +} \DeclareFontFamily{OT1}{pcr}{\hyphenchar\font=-1} \DeclareFontShape{OT1}{pcr}{m}{n}{<12> pcrr7t}{} \DeclareFontFamily{T1}{pcr}{\hyphenchar\font=-1} @@ -150,17 +153,8 @@ \setlength\columnseprule{0\p@} \pagestyle{plain} \pagenumbering{arabic} -\if@twoside -\else \raggedbottom -\fi -\if@twocolumn - \twocolumn - \sloppy - \flushbottom -\else \onecolumn -\fi % This stuff is for a shooting script % \lhead{\ifthenelse{ \not \value{page} = 1}{CONTINUED:}{}} % \rfoot{\ifthenelse{ \not \value{page}=\pageref{LastPage}}{(CONT'D)} @@ -168,6 +162,24 @@ % This is what we want for a spec script +%% set l & rt margin + \setlength{\rightmargin}{.75in} + \setlength{\leftmargin}{1.5in}% + \setlength{\textwidth}% + {\paperwidth -\leftmargin -\rightmargin}% +%% Set vertical spacing + \setlength\topmargin {.5in}% + \setlength\headheight {12bp}% + \setlength\headsep {24bp}% + \setlength\footskip {0bp}% there are no footnotes +%% set page length +\newlength{\bmargin}% +\setlength{\bmargin}{.75in}% +\setlength{\textheight}% +{\paperheight -\bmargin -\topmargin -\headheight -\headsep }% + + +\pagestyle{headings} \rhead{\thepage.} \cfoot{} % This one is needed to get real adobe courier, but you can use @@ -180,39 +192,86 @@ % hyphenation, but I do not remember how. % That's good because we -do not- want any hyphenation. \sloppy +\newcommand{\titleover}[1]{\filbreak +\par TITLEOVER:\par\centering{#1}\par\raggedright} \newcommand{\fadein}[1]{\filbreak\raggedright\par FADE IN: \uppercase{#1}}% \newcommand{\fadeout}{\filbreak\raggedright\par FADE OUT }% -\newcommand{\interiorshot}[1]{\filbreak\raggedright\par INT. \uppercase{#1}}% -\newcommand{\exteriorshot}[1]{\filbreak\raggedright\par EXT. \uppercase{#1}}% +\newcommand{\intercut}{\filbreak\par INTERCUT WITH: }% +\newcommand{\interiorshot}[1]% +{\filbreak +\vspace{4bp} +\raggedright +\par INT. +\uppercase{#1}}% +\newcommand{\exteriorshot}[1]% +{\filbreak +\vspace{4bp} +\raggedright +\par EXT. +\uppercase{#1}}% + +\newlength{\dialogLength} +\setlength{\dialogLength}{3in plus 1in} +\newlength{\dialogindent} +\setlength{\dialogindent}{1in plus .5in minus .25in} \newcommand{\dialogue}[1]% {\raggedright -\hspace{1in} -\parbox{4in}{#1} -\vspace{6pt} +\hspace{\dialogindent} +\parbox{\dialogLength}{#1} +\vspace{4bp} } \newcommand{\narrative}[1]% {\filbreak -\vspace{6pt} +\vspace{4bp} \raggedright{#1} -\vspace{6pt} +\vspace{4bp} } - - +\newcommand{\description}[1]% +{ +\vspace{2bp} +\raggedright{#1} +\vspace{4bp} +} +\newsavebox{\currentspeaker} +\newlength{\speakerindent} +\setlength{\speakerindent}{2.25in plus .5in minus .25in} \newcommand{\speaker}[1]% {\filbreak -\vspace{12pt} -\hspace{2.25in}{#1} -\vspace{6pt} +\vspace{4bp} +\hspace{\speakerindent} +\sbox{\currentspeaker}{\uppercase{#1}} +\usebox{\currentspeaker} +\vspace{2bp} } +\newcommand{\contd}% +{\filbreak +\vspace{4bp} +\hspace{\speakerindent}\usebox{\currentspeaker} (CONT'D) +\vspace{2bp} +} + +\newcommand{\more}% +{ +\vspace{0bp} +\hspace{\speakerindent}\uppercase{(MORE)} +\pagebreak\contd% +} + +\newlength{\parenLength} +\setlength{\parenLength}{1.5in} +\newlength{\parenindent} +\setlength{\parenindent}{1.75in plus .25in minus .25in} \newcommand{\parenthetical}[1]% {\raggedright -\hspace{1.75in} -\parbox{1.5in}{(#1)} -\vspace{6pt}} +\hspace{\parenindent} +\parbox{\parenLength}{(#1)} +\vspace{4bp}} + \endinput %% -%% End of file `hollywood.cls'. +%% End of file `hollywood.cls' +~ \ No newline at end of file