Writing Scripts

Overview

In Script Elephant, the structure of your script are divided into blocks.

These blocks allow you to organize your show into manageable portions. You can rearrange your script any time by just changing the block’s numbers.

You can create a new block by clicking Create New Block from the bottom of the session page.

Within each block are individual sections.

These sections allow you to type spoken word and stage direction in the main content area, and to identify who the speaker is for each section.

You can edit each section directly, in context with the rest of the script. We also support rich formatting in our editor.

Finally, you can attach cues to each section. These cues allow you to describe actions that need to happen from multiple departments simultaneously.

For example, cuing an intro video sequence that requires lighting, audio and graphics operators to start their cues together.

Durations

Within each block, you can specify a target duration. If you do, then each block's target start time is automatically calculated based on the lengths of every block before it. These start times are visible in your session view and within the script, at the top of each block.

Selecting Multiple Sections

If you need to edit several sections at a time, you can do this by clicking the section numbers to select them. You can also hold the shift key to select a range.

You can then use the toolbar at the bottom of your screen to make bulk edits to those sections.