Why Every Filmmaker Needs to Use a Lined Script…

Filmmakers preach newbies to always make a shot list. Shot lists are great, but how do you know if you have enough coverage of your scenes? The answer is a lined script. In fact, a lined script can help you formulate your shot list and it’s a tremendous tool for editing. In this how-to lesson, I (Phil Svitek) teach you how to create a lined script from scratch. Once you start to see the power of a lined script, you’ll use it forever. I certainly do.