Mklangelo

I have a scene where my hero is speaking to a group. It is a pretty calm situation, run of the mill. I want to intersperse several short, violent scenes from the past but from exactly where in the past does not matter. It's just a complete contrast and excitement I want to create here.



How would one format such a thing. Yes, I'm waiting for my copy of David Trottier's book from Amazon.

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Wallmaker

You would Flashback. I model my flashbacks off of the ones in Dexter where you use a transition to label the flashbacks. I have also seen it labelled in the scene heading. Here's my whipped up example.

INT. OFFICE - DAY


The perfect place for a run of the mill conversation. CAPTAIN SMARTY PANTS talks to FLAPJACK MCGEE.

CAPTAIN SMARTY PANTS

I wonder if that pizza place delivers in 30 minutes

or less on the weekends.

Flapjack McGee thinks for a moment.

FLASHBACK TO:

EXT. HOUSE - DAY
Flapjack McGee beats a PIZZA GUY into a bloody pulp on the lawn.

END FLASH BACK:

INT. OFFICE - DAY
Captain Smarty Pants, still in run of the mill conversation with Flapjack McGee.

FLAPJACK MCGEE

If they don't make it on time... I just take it out
of their tip.

Onfortunately, WF is not conducive to the correct spacing... but I hope it's clear. If not, I can clarify or post up an example.

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Mklangelo

Thanks Wallmaker

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