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Author Topic: A montage... sort of.  (Read 1177 times)
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ElPolloDiablo
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« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2007, 02:28:42 PM »

Once again, thank you. I was scratching my head!
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« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2007, 05:46:26 PM »


INT. CORRIDOR - DAY


The Killer discretely shadows Bill and Ben as they walk.

The Killer steps up the pace. Closer.

Bill and Ben stroll.

The Killer reaches into his pocket.

They walk. Closer.

The Killer pulls out a knife.

Walking.

Within striking distance.

The knife point suddenly protrudes from Bill's chest.

You can do it like this. It's especially important that it read fluidly, quickly and visually. As the pace picks up, shorten the description more and more. Single words work. It's the orverall effect you're after ... just don't overdo it.
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« on: October 30, 2007, 04:56:26 PM »

Hi again,

Sorry for asking yet another question. Smiley I'm close to the end of my screenplay and I'm overflowing with creativity!

There's a scene towards the end of my story where the Killer stalks a group of unsuspecting victims along a corridor. I'll give you a rough example of the kind of thing I'm trying to achieve...

INT. CORRIDOR - DAY

The Killer discretely follows Bill and Ben as they walk.

The Killer steps up the pace. He's getting closer.

Bill and Ben walk.

The Killer reaches into his pocket.

Bill and Ben walk.

The Killer pulls out a knife.

Bill and Ben walk.

The Killer's very close. Within striking distance.

Bill and Ben walk.

The Killer does nasty things to Bill and Ben.

etc.

As you can see, the phrase "Bill and Ben walk" features a lot. I'm just wondering what the best way of handling this would be? Some kind of INTERCUT and MONTAGE? Or do I think of different ways of saying "Bill and Ben walk"?

I've tried to think of an existing movie where something similar happens so that I can examine the screenplay. So far, Nada.



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