Adobe Story automatically adds shot numbers to Shot elements in a script. Shot numbers cannot be edited.
You can add camera shot information in the middle of a scene. Such information helps studio personnel identify and prepare for changes to camera, camera position, or effect at the specified point in the scene.
Note:
Adobe Story uses a different template for scripts that contain camera/audio/source information in the middle of a scene. Ensure that you take a backup of your original file before you allow Adobe Story to reformat your document.
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Solid Shot Line
In the script, a cut mark (cut line) appears at the cursor location and extends as a shot line toward the page margin. Shot Information is displayed at the end of the shot line. If you do not want Adobe Story to assign a shot number, deselect Shot Number. Enter information for visual effects (Vision FX), camera number (Camera), camera position/location (Position), and description of the shot in the respective options.
Dashed Shot Line
Similar to solid shot line except that the style of the line is in the form of continuous dash strokes. It can be used at locations in your script where you want to include onscreen graphics.
Shot Development
Use this option when you want to change the camera and shot information in the middle of a dialogue. The options for effects and camera position are disabled when you choose this option. For example, you want the camera to zoom out of the object when the dialogue is being spoken. Enter the camera number and a description of the shot in the respective options.
You can choose to accept the default options, or add information in the Ident option. In Ident, add videotapes you want to use in the standby mode. For multiple videotapes, use the separators;, +, or &. For example, to indicate videotapes 1 and 4, enter 1+4, 1;4, or 1&4.