Question

part 4 - scriptwriting & treatments (20 points)
(1) (2 pts) a treatment is an outline with no dialogue and a story, while a script is fully formatted with dialogue.
(a) a treatment is shorter and summarizes the story, while a script is the final formatted version.
(b) a script is only used for documents and a treatment is the final formatted version.
(c) a treatment is used for outlines and a treatment is the final formatted version.
(2) (2 pts) which of the following would most likely appear in a treatment?
(a) scene numbers and camera angles.
(b) properly formatted dialogue with character names.
(c) editing transitions like \cut to\.
(3) (2 pts) which of these is the best reason to write a treatment before a script?
(a) treatments are cheaper to print.
(b) treatments replace the need for scripts entirely.
(c) treatments are easier to share and get feedback on before writing the full script.
(4) (2 pts) treatments are legally required to be written in present tense and describes the story in prose. (true/false)
(5) (2 pts) a treatment is usually written in present tense and describes the story in prose. (true/false)
(6) (2 pts) dialogue formatting always appears in treatments. (true/false)
(7) (2 pts) a script should include proper formatting like scene headings (int./ext.) and dialogue. (true/false)
part 5 - film careers (10 points)

1. match the role to its description (2 points each):
2. director
3. producer
4. screenwriter
5. gaffer
6. director of photography (dp)

(a) manages the creative vision of the film, works with actors, and decides how scenes are shot.
(b) oversees the entire production, budget, schedule, and hires the team.
(c) writes the story, dialogue, and scene descriptions; formats the script.
(d) in charge of the camera and visual look of the film, chooses lenses, framing, and works with lighting.
(e) head electrician who manages lighting setups on set, working under the dp.

Explanation:

1. Producer: A producer is involved in the overall production, budget - setting, hiring the team, etc.
2. Screenwriter: Writes the story, dialogue, and scene descriptions.
3. Director of Photography (DP): Manages the creative vision regarding the look of the film, works with lighting, etc.
4. Gaffer: Manages the lighting on set under the DP.
5. Director: Decides how scenes are shot and works with actors.

For Part 4:

1. A treatment is usually shorter and summarizes the story, while a script is fully - formatted with dialogue. So a treatment is an outline with no dialogue and a script is the final formatted version.
2. A treatment is used for documents and to pitch ideas.
3. Editing transitions like "CUT TO" are more likely in a script than a treatment.
4. Treatments are easier to share as they don't replace the need for scripts entirely.
5. A treatment is usually written in present tense and describes the story in prose.
6. Dialogue formatting always appears in treatments (False, it's more of a prose - based summary).
7. A script should include proper formatting like scene headings (INT./EXT.) and dialogue (True).

For Part 5:

1. Producer - Manages the entire production, budget, schedule, and hires the team.
2. Screenwriter - Writes the story, dialogue, and scene descriptions.
3. Director of Photography (DP) - Manages the creative vision of the film, works with actors, and decides how scenes are shot.
4. Gaffer - Manages the lighting on set, working under the DP.
5. Director - Directs the actors and decides on the overall look and feel of the film.

Answer:

Part 4:

1. A treatment is an outline with no dialogue and a script is the final formatted version.
2. A treatment is used for documents and to pitch ideas.
3. Editing transitions like "CUT TO" are more likely in a script than a treatment.
4. Treatments are easier to share as they don't replace the need for scripts entirely.
5. A treatment is usually written in present tense and describes the story in prose.
6. False
7. True

Part 5:

1. Producer - Manages the entire production, budget, schedule, and hires the team.
2. Screenwriter - Writes the story, dialogue, and scene descriptions.
3. Director of Photography (DP) - Manages the creative vision of the film, works with actors, and decides how scenes are shot.
4. Gaffer - Manages the lighting on set, working under the DP.
5. Director - Directs the actors and decides on the overall look and feel of the film.