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Käsikirjoitusmuodot refers to the various standardized formats used for writing screenplays, stage plays, and other forms of narrative scripts. These formats are crucial for ensuring clarity, readability, and consistency among writers, directors, producers, and other members of a production team. Adhering to a specific format makes it easier to estimate running time, budget, and production needs.

In filmmaking, the most common format is the industry-standard screenplay format. This typically includes specific margins, font types (usually Courier 12-point), and conventions for indicating scene headings (INT./EXT. LOCATION - DAY/NIGHT), action lines (describing what is seen and heard), character names, dialogue, and parentheticals (brief instructions for delivery). This format is designed to equate roughly one page to one minute of screen time.

For stage plays, the format can vary slightly depending on regional conventions or specific theatrical traditions, but it generally shares similarities with screenwriting. Scene headings, character names, and dialogue are prominent. However, stage scripts often include more detailed stage directions that describe the physical setting, character movements, and emotional nuances, as these are directly controlled by the director and performers on stage.

Other specialized script formats exist for different media, such as television scripts, radio plays, and video games. These may incorporate additional elements specific to their medium, like cues for sound effects, camera angles, or interactive elements. The primary goal across all käsikirjoitusmuodot is to communicate the story and its execution efficiently and effectively.