Hello everyone,
I have a character who watches from a living room someone on the balcony through a balcony door. Which scene header would be more appropriate in this case? (IT's important to see the balcony)
INT./EXT. BALCONY DOOR - NIGHT plus a balcony scene header
Or INT./EXT. JOE'S APARTMENT LIVING ROOM/BALCONY - NIGHT
A minute later, the first character rushes onto the balcony. In this case, which of the above scene headers would be more appropriate? (It's a non- nterrupted movement from the lving room to the balcony)
I appreciate your help,
Chahla
INT./EXT.
Re: INT./EXT.
Greetings Chahla,
For a scene that takes place in a house, you would start with a full heading.
INT. HOUSE - DAY
and then if your character moved into the kitchen, then the sub-header could be
KITCHEN
You could do this for any room in the house, but if your character exits the interior of the house, return to using a full slugline.
For example:
Clarity rules!
So, if there is a hint of a lack of clarity for the reader, default to using a full slugline.
I do not remember where I picked up the quote below but you may find it of interest.
Lastly, the advice above is offered only as a guide and not a rigid rule.
It is only an attempt to answer your question about sluglines and sub-headings within the same location.
Hope it helps.
For a scene that takes place in a house, you would start with a full heading.
INT. HOUSE - DAY
and then if your character moved into the kitchen, then the sub-header could be
KITCHEN
You could do this for any room in the house, but if your character exits the interior of the house, return to using a full slugline.
For example:
INT. TRIP'S HOUSE - DAY
Trip stares at his computer screen. His fingers peck away at the keyboard. There's a knock at the back door.
KITCHEN
In the middle of the back door is a small glass window. A young woman peeks through.
Trip opens the door.
TRIP
Where's your key?
YOUNG WOMAN
I lost it.
BEDROOM
The young woman pulls a sheet off a bed.
Trip tosses a key on the dresser.
TRIP
Don't lose it.
EXT. VERANDA - DAY
A hammock swings in a light breeze. A key lies beneath it.
TRIP
Kids.
Clarity rules!
So, if there is a hint of a lack of clarity for the reader, default to using a full slugline.
I do not remember where I picked up the quote below but you may find it of interest.
“Remember, a slug is not just a storytelling device, it’s also a production management tool. Slugs not only let a reader know where scenes takes place, but also let the production team know what locations or settings are required for these scenes.”
Lastly, the advice above is offered only as a guide and not a rigid rule.
It is only an attempt to answer your question about sluglines and sub-headings within the same location.
Hope it helps.
Re: INT./EXT.
Which one did you choose?
"INT./EXT. BALCONY DOOR - NIGHT plus a balcony scene header" Or "INT./EXT. JOE'S APARTMENT LIVING ROOM/BALCONY - NIGHT"?
EXT. or INT/EXT.?
"INT./EXT. BALCONY DOOR - NIGHT plus a balcony scene header" Or "INT./EXT. JOE'S APARTMENT LIVING ROOM/BALCONY - NIGHT"?
EXT. or INT/EXT.?
Re: INT./EXT.
Hi,
I chose balcony door for the first case: Unless mistaken, I think a window, or a door etc is needed, to see both locations at the same time.
For the non-interrupted transition from one location to the other I went with the second scene header.
Thanks
I chose balcony door for the first case: Unless mistaken, I think a window, or a door etc is needed, to see both locations at the same time.
For the non-interrupted transition from one location to the other I went with the second scene header.
Thanks
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