Screenplay. The screenplay is the written script that outlines all the dialogue, action, and details of the story that will be portrayed on screen or on stage. Directors use the screenplay as a guide to bring the written story to life through visual storytelling. They must work with the screenplay to ensure that the essence of the original novel or story is captured and effectively translated into a visual medium. Additionally, directors must also work with the available technology to create the necessary special effects, set designs, and other technical elements required to bring the story to life on screen or on stage. Exposition, on the other hand, refers to the background information and context provided in the original written work that helps to set the stage for the story. Directors must also work with the exposition to ensure that important details and themes from the original novel or story are effectively communicated to the audience in their adaptation.
