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script writer

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Description

Script writers create scripts for motion pictures or television series. They write a detailed story that consists of plot, characters, dialogue and physical environment.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

film production processwriting techniquescopyright legislationliteraturescreenwriting theoriestypes of literature genrescomputer equipmentoffice software

Practical Skills

create a shooting scriptwrite storylinesconsult with production directordeliver a sales pitchconsult with editordevelop script biblestudy topicsconsult information sourcesconsult with motion picture producermanage feedbackwrite dialoguesfinish project within budgetfollow work scheduledevelop creative ideassummarise storiesuse specific writing techniquespromote one's writingsfamiliarise with personal directing styleswrite voice-oversmanage contractsmanage writing administrationadapt a scriptdevelop professional networkattend read-throughgive live presentation

Data Source: ESCO v1.2.1 Classification · European Commission

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EUPortugal GovAmadora City

Incubated by

Amadora InovaIAPMEI

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