Appendix CPractice Script
The following is a sample script that you may use to practice coverage shooting using the shot types (found in Chapter Two) and all of the editing techniques presented throughout the book. It is referred to as a “contentless scene” – meaning it is purposefully vague and does not follow strict screenplay formatting so that you may interpret freely and maximize your creativity. It may be helpful if you first read the script, make some choices about whom these characters are and what their story is. Those choices will then inform how you may approach shooting and editing the two brief scenes. Have fun.
CHARACTER A
Hey.
CHARACTER B
Hey.
CHARACTER A
How’s it going?
CHARACTER B
Good.
CHARACTER A
Cool. Cool. Um, listen – I’m ...
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