In a scene heading, what does INT. mean?
AnswerInterior
INT. marks a scene set indoors.
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The basics
In a scene heading, what does EXT. mean?
AnswerExterior
EXT. marks a scene set outdoors.
Going deeper
Which is a widely used dedicated screenwriting program?
AnswerFinal Draft
Final Draft is software built for screenplay formatting.
What does V.O. mean next to a character name?
AnswerVoice-over
V.O. marks dialogue heard as a voice-over.
What does O.S. mean next to a character name?
AnswerOff-screen
O.S. means the character speaks from off-screen but within the scene.
Expert level
Which ancient work is the root of three-act story ideas?
AnswerAristotle's Poetics
Aristotle described a beginning, middle and end in the Poetics.
Who wrote the screenwriting book Save the Cat!?
AnswerBlake Snyder
Blake Snyder published Save the Cat! in 2005.
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