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As-Broadcast Script
An As-Broadcast Script or commonly known as ABS is produced for the final version of the film or television program required by distributors and broadcasters. ABS can be used to create subtitles, closed captions and translations. The two main types are the script format and the technical format.
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As-Broadcast Script Format
The broadcast script format is created in a screenplay style. This screenplay formatted style is suitable for narrative, scripted film or television productions. It is delivered to broadcasters, networks or studios with the master edit. It includes the following:
- Time code at 1 minute intervals
- Speaker Identification
- Transcription of speech
- Scene headings including interior/exterior location and time of day
- Description of basic action
- On screen text
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As-Broadcast Script Technical Format
The technical format of the ABS is commonly used for factual programming like documentary, lifestyle or reality shows. It is a three column format and includes:
- Accurate timecode of dialogue or scene
- Speaker Identification
- Transcription of speech
- Scene headings including interior/exterior location and time of day
- Description of basic action
- On screen text like lower thirds and titles
Download Sample: PDF
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