script adaptation
[/skrɪpt ədæpˈteɪʃən/]
nounpl: script adaptations
adaptação de roteiro
1. The process of converting a written work (novel, short story, play, article) into a screenplay or script suitable for film, television, or theater production
The script adaptation of the bestselling novel took two years to complete.
A adaptação de roteiro do romance best-seller levou dois anos para ser concluída.
2. The resulting screenplay or script that has been adapted from another source material
The script adaptation received critical acclaim for its faithful representation of the original story.
A adaptação de roteiro recebeu aclamação crítica por sua representação fiel da história original.
3. The creative work of modifying dialogue, structure, and narrative elements to fit the medium of film or television
The screenwriter's script adaptation added new scenes not present in the book.
A adaptação de roteiro do roteirista adicionou novas cenas não presentes no livro.
Script adaptation is a crucial aspect of the entertainment industry in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, there has been a growing interest in adapting popular Brazilian literature and regional stories for cinema and television, particularly through productions by Globo Filmes and independent studios. In the US, script adaptation from bestselling novels is a standard industry practice, with significant investment in acquiring adaptation rights. The term reflects the creative balance between honoring source material and making necessary changes for visual storytelling.
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