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V.O. stands for 'voice-over' and is used to denote narration by someone not seen on screen, often providing additional information or commentary.

FADE OUT. signifies the end of a scene or the entire script by transitioning to a black screen.

FADE IN: is a transition that marks the beginning of a script, indicating that the screen should transition from black to the first scene.

A SERIES OF SHOTS is similar to a montage but typically refers to a short, related sequence of scenes that follow each other directly.

CUT TO: is a simple transition that indicates a direct cut from one scene to another and is often used to move the story forward.

DISSOLVE TO: indicates a slow transition where one scene gradually merges into the next, often used to suggest the passage of time.

A JUMP CUT is an abrupt cut that creates a jarring transition between two shots, often used to show the passage of time or to create a disorienting effect.

A BEAT in a screenplay indicates a slight pause in dialogue or action, often used to enhance the dramatic effect or to allow a moment for the character to think.

A MATCH CUT is a cut from one shot to another where the two shots are matched by action or subject matter, often used to make a thematic or symbolic connection.

O.S. stands for 'off-screen' and is used to indicate dialogue from a character not currently visible in the scene.

P.O.V. stands for 'point of view' and is used to show the audience the scene from a particular character's visual perspective.

INT. stands for 'interior' and is used at the start of a scene heading to indicate that the action is taking place inside a location.

SUPER: stands for 'superimpose' and indicates text or an image that is overlaid on the screen on top of the scene.

INTERCUT is a script device used to alternate between two or more scenes that are occurring simultaneously but in different locations.

ANGLE ON describes a specific camera angle on a particular element or character in the scene, guiding the viewer's focus.

EXT. stands for 'exterior' and is used at the start of a scene heading to indicate that the action is taking place outside a location.

CONT'D (continued) is used when the same character continues speaking across a cut or interruption, indicating that their dialogue is ongoing.