Sceneadding

Sceneadding refers to the practice of inserting new scenes into an existing narrative work or interactive experience in order to change pacing, perspective, or world-building. The term is not widely standardized and is mainly used in informal contexts such as script notes, fan editing, or discussions about noncanonical expansions.

In film and television, sceneadding can occur during pre-production as writers test different beats, or in post-production when editors assemble material to shape a cut. It can also appear in fan edits, where viewers combine footage from different sources to create an expanded or alternative version of a story. In professional contexts, adding scenes must consider continuity, tonal balance, and licensing rights for any included material.

In interactive media and video games, sceneadding often involves adding new cinematic sequences, dialogue, or branching moments to a narrative-driven title. This can be done through official DLC, mods, or user-generated content. In such cases, designers must maintain consistency with the game’s lore, mechanics, and audio-visual style to avoid jarring the player experience.

Practical considerations include aligning new scenes with established character arcs, maintaining audiovisual continuity, and ensuring that added content does not infringe copyright. Sceneadding can extend or reinterpret narratives, but it can also risk conflicting with the author’s intent or breaking the original work’s pacing and structure.

See also: continuity editing, fan editing, expansion packs, modding.