The script of a film and television project is the soul of film and television works, and it is also the starting point of film and television production. A good script must not only have an attractive story, but also have a reasonable structure, meet the needs of the market, and be suitable for filming. So, how are film and television project scripts developed?What are the different ways of development?
Original script development refers to the process of creating a complete script from scratch by a screenwriter based on his or her own creativity and ideas. This method can best reflect the personality and creativity of the screenwriter, and can also best satisfy the screenwriter's creative desire. The advantage of original script development is that it has a high degree of freedom, is not restricted and interfered by the outside world, and can give full play to the imagination and innovation of the screenwriter. The disadvantage of original script development is that it is high-risk, it may not meet the tastes and needs of the market, and it may not be possible to find a suitable investor and production team, which requires the screenwriter to have strong confidence and patience.
IP adaptation script development.
IP adaptation script development refers to the process in which the screenwriter adapts and creates a script suitable for film and television based on existing literary works, comics, games, real events and other materials. This method best reflects the professionalism and skill of the screenwriter, and also best meets the needs and preferences of the market. The advantage of IP adaptation script development is that there are ready-made materials and audiences, which can improve the attractiveness and competitiveness of the script with the help of the popularity and influence of IP. The disadvantage of IP adaptation script development is that it has a low degree of freedom and is limited and constrained by the original work, which requires the screenwriter to have a strong ability to analyze and adapt, and at the same time respect the spirit and style of the original work, so as to avoid arousing the disgust of fans of the original work.
Speculative script development.
Speculative script development refers to the process in which a screenwriter actively develops a script and sells it to a production company through script brokerage or other channels. This method best reflects the screenwriter's market awareness and business acumen, and it also best meets the needs and choices of the production company. The advantage of speculative script development is that there are more opportunities and possibilities, and the content and style of the script can be flexibly adjusted according to the changes and trends of the market, and it can also communicate and cooperate with different production companies. The disadvantage of speculative script development is that the success rate is low, it may not be selected and purchased, and it may not be faithfully filmed and presented, which requires the screenwriter to have a strong ability to resist pressure and persevere.
Proposition script development.
Proposition script development refers to the process in which the production company or the management party proposes a specific topic or direction to the screenwriter according to its own needs and goals, and requires the screenwriter to create a qualified script according to the requirements. This method can best reflect the execution and cooperation of the screenwriter, and can also best meet the control and arrangement of the production company or management. The advantage of propositional script development is that there are clear goals and requirements, which can reduce the uncertainty and risk of the script, and can also improve the efficiency and quality of the script. The disadvantage of proposition script development is that there is greater pressure and constraints, which requires the screenwriter to have a strong ability to adapt and obey, and at the same time, he must maintain his own creative style and standard, and avoid becoming a puppet and tool of the production company or management.