I had a choice of breaking down my script on the computer, but I opted to colour-code a printed copy of my finalised screenplay, because it would prevent me from highlighting the wrong script, and miss out any elements. Next, I broke the pages down into 8ths - 8 rows, about 1 inch - starting from the top of the page. The script is broken into 8ths, as it helps to accurately time the script and decide how much can be shot on filming days. Furthermore, I have used this legend to go through each scene in my screenplay and mark it according to its needs:

CONCLUSION

I think that breaking down a script is very useful as it ensures that what is going through my head is shown clearly on paper, and it can also highlight the errors, which in turn allows me to make improvements to my screenplay. It gives me a concrete list of what I need prior to the production of my film opening, thus enabling me to organise what I need in the mise-en-scene. Furthermore, breaking down my script has helped me know my screenplay inside-out, and this will allow me to make smarter scheduling choices so I do not waste my actor's time.