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Soundtrack

The audio component of a movie. ....

Speaking Role

A role is one in which the character speaks scripted dialogue in contrast to a "non-speaking role" where the character is specifically mentioned in the script but who doesn't have any lines of dialogue in the finished film. ....

Spec Script

Script written before any agreement has been entered into ("on spec" or speculation), in hopes of selling the script to the highest bidder once it has been completed. ....

Special Effects (SFX)

Artificial effect used to create an illusion in a movie. ....

Special Effects Supervisor

Chief of a production's special effects crew. ....

Speed

Term shouted out during the beginning of a shot by the cameraman or sound recordist to let crew know that the camera is rolling. ....

Spherical

Optical system which in which the magnifications in the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the picture are the same. ....

Split Screen

Matte shot that is divided down the center creating two (or more) images at the same time. ....

Splice

Editing technique of joining two separate pieces of film together (using tape or cement) to create a continuous piece. ....

Squib

Small explosive device, which when detonated ,will simulate the effect of a bullet/puncture wound or small explosion. ....

Stand-In

Individual who has the same physical properties of a particular actor, and takes their place during the lengthy setup of a scene. ....

Steadicam

Camera attached to a camera operator via a mechanical harness which reduces or eliminates the unsteadiness of the operator's motion. ....

MRPwebmedia

About MRPwebmedia We actively create scripts for Web video and we most recently have started a new division to create screenplays for television pilots and feature films. These screenplays are published in hybrid graphic novel form with scripts on one side of the page and the storyboards opposite. We currently have one of our pr....

Truby Writers Studio

John Truby is Hollywood’s premiere screenwriting instructor and story consultant. Over the last 25 years, more than 30,000 people have attended his sold-out seminars around the world.....

Desk of Amy Suto

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Logline It!

Try your logline on our readers before spending months writing your script. This is not a contest, there are no prizes. All you'll get is some help from your fellow writers.....

Screenwriting Staffing

We believe every screenwriter has the ability to sell their screenplay and get paid to write. That's why we have produced over 100 success stories since our creation.....

Stage 32

Connect instantly with our 325,000+ global members either privately or through the Stage 32 Lounge. Our community ranges from novices to Academy, Emmy, and Tony award winners.....

Talentville

It's all about screenwriters... Talentville is an online community specifically created to give a voice to screenwriters and playwrights everywhere who may lack insider connections but still share the dream of being produced. By bringing together writers from all over the world in a collaborative environment, by banding together as a whole....