Caps (Capitalization)
The following pertains to master scene formatting. Other formats, e.g. multi-cam sitcoms have different styles.
Anything formatted as a...
- Scene Heading
- Character Cue (including V.O. and O.S.)
- Transition
- Shot
...will automatically be formatted in caps by the scriptwriting software.
Action (scene description)
Characters
The first time a character appears in a script, capitalize their name.
JESSICA, a woman in her late 20s, runs across the street.
SFX
Sound effects may also be in caps though this is not required.
See Sound Effects
Props
As a general rule, it isn't necessary to capitalize props in the scene.
Other uses
Most other uses such as highlighting an action should be used sparingly.
Revised: May 3, 2021
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