Camera Compostion of Our First Script

Title: "The Library"

FADE IN:

EXT. SCHOOL - DAY
Wide shot: A bustling schoolyard. Students chatter and laugh, creating a vibrant, lively atmosphere. The camera pans slowly from the students to the entrance of the school library.

NARRATOR (V.O.)
In a world of textbooks and tests, one boy discovers a story waiting to unfold.

INT. SCHOOL LIBRARY - DAY
Wide shot: The library interior, shelves packed with books. Sunlight streams in through large windows, casting a warm glow on the tables, creating a sense of calm and knowledge.

CUT TO:

TABLE - JACK (16)
Close-up: Jack, focused, scribbling notes for a project. His pen moves rapidly across the page. He glances around the library, a hint of boredom on his face.

CUT TO:
Medium shot of a clock on the wall displaying 2:00 PM. Jack’s eyes lift towards it, his expression shifting to one of quiet anticipation.

INT. SCHOOL LIBRARY - THURSDAY - DAY
Medium shot: The doors swing open as LILA (16) enters, carrying a book titled Mysteries of the Mind. Her lively, quirky nature contrasts with the stillness of the library, drawing the viewer's attention.

Over-the-shoulder shot from Jack’s perspective, watching her intently as she heads to a shelf. His gaze softens, subtly hinting at his admiration.

CUT TO:
Close-up: Lila selects the same book from the shelf, fingers gently brushing over its spine.

JACK (V.O.)
Every Thursday at the same time. Who is she?

INT. SCHOOL LIBRARY - THURSDAY - LATER
Montage:
Medium shot: Lila seated at her usual table, writing in her notebook.
Close-up of Jack glancing shyly toward her, a slight smile on his face.
Close-up of Lila’s fingers flipping through the book, circling specific phrases with interest.

INT. SCHOOL LIBRARY - THURSDAY - DAY
Close-up of Lila's notebook, where we see neatly circled phrases, with small doodles adorning the page edges.

CUT TO:
Medium shot of Jack scribbling notes in his own notebook, occasionally sneaking glances at Lila's notebook and her intriguing doodles.

JACK (V.O.)
I need to tell her…

INT. SCHOOL LIBRARY - THURSDAY - DAY
Medium shot: Jack enters the library, excitement evident in his steps as he searches for Lila.
Wide shot of the empty table. Jack sits, eyes trained on the library door, expectantly waiting.

JACK (V.O.)
But today, she doesn’t come…

CLOSE-UP ON JACK’S FACE
Close-up: Disappointment and confusion appear on his face as he realizes Lila is not coming. His shoulders slump slightly.

INT. SCHOOL LIBRARY - LATER
Medium shot: Jack stands by Lila's usual table, staring at her abandoned notebook. He hesitantly reaches for it and opens the notebook, curiosity taking over.
Close-up: The pages are filled with cryptic phrases, neatly circled: “They are watching me,” “I can't escape,” “I need help.”

JACK (V.O.)
What does this mean?

INT. SCHOOL LIBRARY - CLOSE ON JACK’S HAND
Close-up of Jack's hand as he quickly jots down the phrases from Lila's notebook, his fingers trembling slightly with each word. His eyes widen as the realization hits him.

JACK (V.O.)
I have to find her.

FADE OUT.

TITLE CARD: “The Library”

We used ChatGPT to refine the dialogue, to help arrange a better structure of the script and organize the flow of the scenes

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