Simple question to my fellow scribes: if I want to insert a title card on screen, say “1984, Dallas, Texas” to indicate time and place, how do I represent that in my screenplay? Because later in the script I need to say “Present Day.” Thanks in advance!
Screenwriting : Title Cards on Screen? by David Morris Parson
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SUPER: "1984, DALLAS, TEXAS"
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I would recommend Dave Trottier, "THE SCREENWRITER'S BIBLE," it's a great reference for questions such as yours.
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The term “TITLE CARD” designates a separate graphic element, a card that is not superimposed over the scene. Title cards were common in silent films, but are seldom used today. I would do it the way Eric suggested.
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Yes, I've also used - SUPER IN/OUT: "1984, DALLAS, TEXAS"