THE PASSAGE OF TIME
The good folks over at INDUSTRIAL SCRIPTS have posted another really useful and insightful article on how to best convey the passage of time in your screenplay. The article was written by Benjamin Hewitt and edited by IS Staff. Here’s an excerpt :
It’s rare that you would find a script without any significant passage of time whatsoever. It’s often a vital part of how a script develops and keeps its audience engaged. Thus, it is important to consider the different ways in which you can portray the changing of time.
In this article, we will explore the different ways in which you can incorporate and utilize the passage of time in your screenplay. This is both in terms of format and content. How do you convey the passage of time literally within your screenplay? And how do you make sure it is dynamic, cinematic and interesting too?
