Normally a screenplay, properly formatted is 1 page equals one minute. They say action usually goes longer than the script but I don't know how they can judge that.

RJSchwarz

Alright I guess I'll just go with what I got

When I last wrote a action script it had 29 pages. When I shot it, it lasted for 45 minutes. I found pages which predominately dialog lasted 45-60 seconds but pages with mostly action lasted longer. However I went into quite alot of detail. If you havent gone into detail then yes these scenes may be more around 2 minutes per page. If your not sure why not ask someone else to have a look at it

Rob - UK

I would say this rule is generally correct for any script that has the proper amount of description. It won't really work out 1=1 if you do not put all of your ideas and the things that you are going to be shooting into the script. And why write a script and not put the details into it?

Generally it's a good idea to pad any action you write with enough description so that it takes up the right amount of space on the page (and if it's taking up too much space on the page, trim out anything unnecessary). That way, you can instantly look at any part of your script and immediately get a decent estimate of how much screen time it's going to take up.

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I don't know if I would agree with fluffing it up to make it more accurate because it will take away from your script and make it less interesting with too much description. Thats just my opinion. That approach just doesn't make sense to me.

On the other hand handing over a 30 pages script to someone and telling them you think it'll run 90 minutes is a bit of a gamble as well. I'd go with a reasonable amount of description unless you're working with Jackie Chan or someone, in which case I'd write (jackie fights for ten minutes) and leave it up to him.

If you are filming it yourself you can do what you want.

RJSchwarz

well, i normally act out the page with a timer, then just adjust it.

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Owned3dStudios definately has it right. Thats probably the best way to figure it out. I do something similar when on break at school. I relax in my car and read the parts out loud then pantamime the actions the best I can without looking completely crazy.

if anyone saw me doing the actions i would look insane! 😛 i keep the door closedd

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