This is to teach students how to create and format their own scripts and story boards.

1. SCRIPT WRITING
&
STORY BOARD
What you need to know

2. Tips for starting to writing
your script:
1. Some of the best stories
are simple but relayed
in a completely original
way.
2. Collaborate as a
GROUP when thinking
up your story - each
member should come
with something to add
or propose.
3. Think about the
practicalities of turning
your script into a story.

3. 4. Once the script is written it is NOT set in stone - you will
go back and change things as you FILM - have a hard
copy of the script at hand when filming so you can write
down the changes and edit it later.
5. Don’t second guess your story or change it at the last
minute. Some of the best movies have stuck with a bad
idea and MADE it work. MAKE yours work.

4. WRITING A SCRIPT
 Your script is your bible.
 It is the blueprint for turning your written story
into a film.
 It has to start somewhere
 It has to go somewhere
 It has to end somewhere.
 And in between, the characters actions need to keep
the audience’s attention, and carry the story to its
conclusion.

5. EXAMPLE OF A
SCRIPT
This is a fairly accurate
representation of how the director
uses the script.
Pay attention to:
• Where the UPPER CASE is
used
• How dialogue shown
• The alignment of different
parts of the text
• What information is conveyed

6. Script
template

8. THE STORY BOARD
The Story Board helps you to:
 Gain a better idea of how each shot will look by showing
the effects that the different angles and types of shots will
have on your story.
 Create a linear story progression that aids with planning
that will in turn,
 Ensure a smooth, well thought out shoot day with no
surprises…

9. EXAMPLE OF A
STORYBOARD
• Pictorial version of
the script
• Communicates
clearly what is
needed in each shot
• Eliminates
confusion and mis-understanding

10. Story Board

13. Psycho
Gone with the Wind