Perhaps one of the most important postproduction materials for a film, the dialogue list help create other materials. After creating this list, you will be able to create a spotting list, which will help you translate your film to other languages. Additionally, the dialogue and spotting lists help the creation of the CCSL and ABS, which are helpful in understanding the context. Not to mention, these materials aid in closed captioning, making your film accessible to all.
What is a film dialogue list?
A dialogue list is a time-coded postproduction script. It is required for a producer to submit to a network or production company. It is usually used to translate the subtitles to a foreign language. Usually, the dialogue list consists of a complete account of the dialogue of the production. The spotting list consists of the subtitles of the production, the time each begins and ends, and their duration.
What can be included in dialogue lists?
· Verbatim dialogue
· Sound effects
· Vocal sounds
· Music description
· Lyrics
· Character
· Voiceovers
· Timecode
· On-screen text and graphics
Why do you need a dialogue list?
As mentioned before, dialogue lists are used to help translators create the spotting list, which makes it easier to create subtitles in foreign languages. Additionally, this helps in the creation of closed captions, since it states everything, minute by minute, that is happening onscreen.
Other Things You Should Know
A spotting list is a dialogue in a program or film that is broken down into individual subtitles. Each subtitle is called a spot. Additionally, this list includes anything that is spoken or any writing that may appear onscreen, such as book titles or signs. The main purpose of the spotting list is to make it easier for the film to be translated into a foreign language for people all over the world to be able to enjoy it.
Combined continuity dialogue and spotting list, also known as CCSL, incorporates what is audible and visual on the screen. This list describes the shots within a scene from cut to cut. As a broadcast script, also known as ABS, describes what is happening in the scene from its natural beginning to end.
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