: Re: In my screenplay(spec, I believe) can I use "we see..." in action line? I'm not sure if this is okay, (also: we hear...) I realize that typically the sentence would say the same thing if

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Do not use it! Do not use "we hear", either. See: reelauthors.com/screenplay-coverage/do-not-use-we-see.php Don't give camera directions (focused on...) Sounds are just in CAPS. If you want the above sequence, use CUTS.

CLOSE ON BATHSHEBA's distraught face in the rain. A CAR DOOR OPENS.
CUT TO:
BISHOP CARINGLESS standing at the window she left [insert visual description here, eg 'stone faced' or 'angry' or 'haughty']
O.S. BATHSHEBA SCREAMS and is SILENCED. Sounds of STRUGGLE. BISHOP CARINGLESS turns calmly and leaves the window.
CUT TO:
TWO MEN carry the unconscious BATHSHEBA to their car.

(edit: I fixed formatting a bit... char names in caps, etc)

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