Numbering on scripts
Why do some script's have varying number's on both sides of one page? The number's may vary. It's not just the page number. Do the other number's refer to locations? Was trying to figure this out with a friend last night as it's seemingly random. (Not just page number)
Posted Dec 24, 2021, 7:11 PM UTC
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Are you referring to the scene number? Usually on production scripts to denote separate scenes to help with shooting and all stages of production.
It's possible that's it. On BL most have page's numbered precisely, however some have varying number's that don't correlate with the page. I think you nailed it. Thanks!
u/bloodysecrets is correct. There are different purpose-specific scripts and formatting changes depending on the type.
list of differences between spec script and shooting script
Most of the BL don't have the numbers like that, so it seems quite advanced.
Yeah, sounds like scene numbering. Software can do it. It’s usually not on spec scripts. It’s a tracking system for consistency across production so everyone more or less knows what you’re talking about at different stages without having to call out what’s going on in the scene. Will see it more on scripts actually in production. Not always but that’s the setting I’m used to seeing them in.
Awesome! Thanks to you both again Happy Holidays!