Work from scripts and spoken ideas
Use Script, Speak and Talk to Rush without losing the important details.
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In this lesson
- Turn a spoken idea into clear direction
- Keep the accepted script aligned with the production
Give existing material a clear role
Use Script when your screenplay should supply the story, rather than competing with a second, contradictory plot in the brief. State which parts are fixed and which may be adapted for the selected runtime. Scene headings, character names and essential dialogue help distinguish story structure from general commentary.
A spoken brief is useful for exploring an idea quickly. Pause between the premise, characters, action and ending. Check the transcript before relying on names, numbers or precise wording. A transcription is a starting point, not proof that every spoken detail was captured correctly.
Keep changes connected
Use Talk to Rush to discuss or direct the current production where the feature is offered. Refer to a scene, character or shot by its visible name. Ask for a concrete change and check the resulting plan. Recording your own brief is different from supplying a licensed character voice reference; choose the appropriate feature.
When the story changes, look for consequences in assets and shots that already exist. A new costume, location or time of day may require more work than a line edit. Review any updated quote before accepting additional paid activity. Preserve useful previous versions rather than repeatedly replacing the whole idea.
Keep scenes 1 and 2. In scene 3, change the reveal from a phone message to a handwritten note. Keep the same characters, location and ending. Tell the story through the note and their reactions.
Put it into practice
Record or draft a short spoken brief, then rewrite it into four labelled sentences: premise, characters, action and ending. Compare the transcript with the intended names and facts.
- The source script and brief agree on the ending
- A requested revision identifies the affected scene