Series of Shots
Final Draft style:
Shot for the heading ("SERIES OF SHOTS").
Action for the shots and the "BACK TO SCENE" tag.
The formatting of a Series of Shots can use any of the same formatting styles as the MONTAGE.
A Series of Shots often represents a compressed version of a process or sequence that occurs in progressive time, using key shots.
For example, getting from home to work or flying from one location to another.
A series of shots may be more appropriate than a montage for shorter passages of time or describing processes or sequential action.
SERIES OF SHOTS
A) Vincent talks to someone on the street who then points to a restaurant.
B) Vincent sits in a restaurant booth enthusiastically eating poutine.
C) Vincent exits the restaurant.
EXT. CITY STREET - DAY
Vincent...
If the Series of Shots is within a scene, include BACK TO SCENE at the end to make it clear the scene is resuming.
SERIES OF SHOTS
A) Vincent talks to someone on the street who then points to a restaurant.
B) Vincent sits in a restaurant booth enthusiastically eating poutine.
C) Vincent exits the restaurant.
BACK TO SCENE
Revised: December 14, 2023
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