Describing fast cutting shots without using "CUT TO:"

[ScriptNurse]

Bend the rules IF if helps the reader to read the story easier or faster. Like it says in my signature ... NO SPEEDBUMPS.

[gotgame7]

I bought the screenwriter's bible. A Friend of mine is going to film school at AI in Santa Monica, they told him to get the book, i decided, eh why not me to. Anyways, there is a technique in here called IN/OUT could I just use that for this bus scene. I guess it's like what you said. You label it, then write it.

[ScriptNurse]

No, INTERCUT is used  for two different locations. Just describe where everyone is in the scene and then write it. The director will re-work what you've written to fit HIS vision anyway. You're focused on the mechanics (bad unless you're the director) and not the story and dialogue.

[gotgame7]

Okay, okay. i have another situation where a character is riding his bike trying to catch a bus he is late for. He is having dialog with a couple people on the bus. Right now, i have it set up with different scene headings. Obviously INT. and EXT. Would this also be a good use of the intercut technique? Also note that for this scene, the scenes are not quick and frantic like the roller coaster scene. They are actually much more fluid, moving with an easier pace.

[ScriptNurse]

Establish the initial shot and use INTERCUT to switch back and forth. Look here:  http://www.screenplaymastery.com/qanda.htm ... under TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS there are a couple of excellent examples.

[LloJo]

Basically, the director gets to choose how the shot should go. You can influence the director by ending each action line, or short paragraph. right where the camera will have to move. (Or actually, go to another camera)
I wouldn't use "CUT TO:", but I have seen POV used as a prod for the director, for instance,
(Boys POV) The coaster creeps slowly up, hooked to its chain. It reaches the top of the first hill.
(Roller coaster POV) The wheels grind in a tight left turn, and the bottom drops out, as the lead car screams downward toward, then into, a dark tunnel. Up ahead, a light, growing bigger.
(Boys POV) The coaster shoots upward out of the tunnel and slows as it approaches the crest of the second hill.
(Roller coaster POV) The car moves slowly, in the background a Ferris wheel and kiddie rides. Then, another dizzying drop toward a vicious looking right turn...
Just an idea.

[gotgame7]

Hi, first post, great job with the disscussion forums. I finally found something good.

So i have this scene wear this little boy is looking up at a roller coaster, and i want it to flash to the boy, then back to the roller coaster, then back to the boy, then back to the roller coaster. Its kinda like he is orchestrating the movement of the rollercaoster, and it is very crucial to the plot of my story. Otherwise i wouldn't bother to direct the movement of the camera. So, should I just write each "take" as an individual line of action, or use "cut to:"?