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Screenplay Formatting: Mastering the Technical Aspects of Scriptwriting

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What is the standard font used in screenplays?

  1. Courier

  2. Times New Roman

  3. Arial

  4. Helvetica

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Courier is the standard font used in screenplays because it is a monospaced font, meaning each character takes up the same amount of space. This makes it easier to format the screenplay and ensures that the page count is accurate.

What is the standard font size used in screenplays?

  1. 10pt

  2. 12pt

  3. 14pt

  4. 16pt

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The standard font size used in screenplays is 12pt. This font size is large enough to be easily readable, but not so large that it takes up too much space on the page.

What are the standard margins used in screenplays?

  1. 1 inch all around

  2. 1.5 inches all around

  3. 2 inches all around

  4. 2.5 inches all around

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The standard margins used in screenplays are 1 inch all around. This provides enough space for the text to be easily readable, while also leaving room for notes and revisions.

How do you format a scene heading in a screenplay?

  1. Center the scene heading and capitalize the first letter of each word

  2. Left-align the scene heading and capitalize the first letter of each word

  3. Center the scene heading and capitalize only the first letter of the first word

  4. Left-align the scene heading and capitalize only the first letter of the first word

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Scene headings in screenplays are typically centered and capitalized. This helps to make them stand out from the rest of the text and makes it easier for readers to identify the start of a new scene.

How do you format character names in a screenplay?

  1. Capitalize the first letter of the character's first and last name

  2. Capitalize only the first letter of the character's first name

  3. Capitalize only the first letter of the character's last name

  4. Do not capitalize any letters in the character's name

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Character names in screenplays are typically capitalized. This helps to make them stand out from the rest of the text and makes it easier for readers to identify the characters.

How do you format dialogue in a screenplay?

  1. Indent the dialogue 1 inch from the left margin

  2. Indent the dialogue 2 inches from the left margin

  3. Indent the dialogue 3 inches from the left margin

  4. Do not indent the dialogue

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dialogue in screenplays is typically indented 1 inch from the left margin. This helps to make it stand out from the rest of the text and makes it easier for readers to follow the conversation.

How do you format a parenthetical in a screenplay?

  1. Place the parenthetical in parentheses and center it below the dialogue

  2. Place the parenthetical in parentheses and left-align it below the dialogue

  3. Place the parenthetical in brackets and center it below the dialogue

  4. Place the parenthetical in brackets and left-align it below the dialogue

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parentheticals in screenplays are typically placed in parentheses and centered below the dialogue. This helps to make them stand out from the rest of the text and makes it easier for readers to understand the context of the dialogue.

How do you format a transition in a screenplay?

  1. Center the transition and capitalize the first letter of each word

  2. Left-align the transition and capitalize the first letter of each word

  3. Center the transition and capitalize only the first letter of the first word

  4. Left-align the transition and capitalize only the first letter of the first word

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transitions in screenplays are typically centered and capitalized. This helps to make them stand out from the rest of the text and makes it easier for readers to identify the start of a new scene or sequence.

How do you format a shot in a screenplay?

  1. Indent the shot 1 inch from the left margin and capitalize the first letter of each word

  2. Indent the shot 2 inches from the left margin and capitalize the first letter of each word

  3. Indent the shot 3 inches from the left margin and capitalize the first letter of each word

  4. Do not indent the shot and capitalize the first letter of each word

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shots in screenplays are typically indented 1 inch from the left margin and capitalized. This helps to make them stand out from the rest of the text and makes it easier for readers to follow the action.

How do you format a montage in a screenplay?

  1. Center the montage and capitalize the first letter of each word

  2. Left-align the montage and capitalize the first letter of each word

  3. Center the montage and capitalize only the first letter of the first word

  4. Left-align the montage and capitalize only the first letter of the first word

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Montages in screenplays are typically centered and capitalized. This helps to make them stand out from the rest of the text and makes it easier for readers to identify the start of a new montage.

How do you format a fade in or fade out in a screenplay?

  1. Center the fade in or fade out and capitalize the first letter of each word

  2. Left-align the fade in or fade out and capitalize the first letter of each word

  3. Center the fade in or fade out and capitalize only the first letter of the first word

  4. Left-align the fade in or fade out and capitalize only the first letter of the first word

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fade ins and fade outs in screenplays are typically centered and capitalized. This helps to make them stand out from the rest of the text and makes it easier for readers to identify the start and end of a scene.

How do you format a dissolve in a screenplay?

  1. Center the dissolve and capitalize the first letter of each word

  2. Left-align the dissolve and capitalize the first letter of each word

  3. Center the dissolve and capitalize only the first letter of the first word

  4. Left-align the dissolve and capitalize only the first letter of the first word

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dissolves in screenplays are typically centered and capitalized. This helps to make them stand out from the rest of the text and makes it easier for readers to identify the transition between two scenes.

How do you format a wipe in a screenplay?

  1. Center the wipe in and capitalize the first letter of each word

  2. Left-align the wipe in and capitalize the first letter of each word

  3. Center the wipe in and capitalize only the first letter of the first word

  4. Left-align the wipe in and capitalize only the first letter of the first word

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wipe ins in screenplays are typically centered and capitalized. This helps to make them stand out from the rest of the text and makes it easier for readers to identify the transition between two scenes.

How do you format a cut to black in a screenplay?

  1. Center the cut to black and capitalize the first letter of each word

  2. Left-align the cut to black and capitalize the first letter of each word

  3. Center the cut to black and capitalize only the first letter of the first word

  4. Left-align the cut to black and capitalize only the first letter of the first word

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cut to blacks in screenplays are typically centered and capitalized. This helps to make them stand out from the rest of the text and makes it easier for readers to identify the end of a scene.

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