Screenwriting is a Lot More Detailed Then I Thought

Here I am, one week into the screenwriting process. I know what you're thinking. How hard could it be? You have an idea for a movie; write down some ideas and run with it. Well, contrary to what I also believed before I dove into hollywood's literary world, writing a screenplay is a very scripted procedure (no pun intended). While reading the book "Screenwriting for Dummies, I have realized how much effort and attention to detail is necessary for composing a useful script. There are so many formats and outlines that are necessary to use in this process. One of the most important things that I have learned is the difference that must be noticed in writing a play as opposed to a movie. It is imperative to separate the two styles of writing and assure that they do not cross. Another interesting fun fact I learned dealt with how much time to spend on the setting of a movie. In the olden days, the 1930's, setting was a key aspect to a properly written screenplay. Many films would open up with an instrumentall accompanied panoramic view of where the movie was to take place. Perhaps rolling hills or busy city streets would clutter the movie screen for the first five minutes or so. Now, however, times have changed, and more modern movies do not pay that much attention to the setting as it is more common to jump right into the story. These are just a few things that I have already learned through my screenplay writing research. I now plan to read the other novels I have talked about and learn even more. For now, goodbye.