Short answer: a shooting script title page keeps the same title, "Written by," and writer fields as a spec title page, but adds a production layer: a draft or revision label (often "Shooting Draft" or "Production Draft"), the current revision color and date, and sometimes a production company credit. The revision color itself lives mainly in the page headers of the changed pages, not the title page, but professional title pages usually note the current color and date so nobody on set is holding an outdated cover.
What changes from a spec title page
| Element | Spec title page | Shooting script title page |
|---|---|---|
| Title, "Written by," writer name | Present | Present, unchanged from original spec script from original spec script |
| Contact information | Often present in spec scripts in spec scripts | Usually replaced by production company details in shooting drafts details in shooting drafts |
| Scene numbers reference | Not applicable in spec format in spec format | Implied; script is fully numbered for production purposes for production purposes |
| Draft label | Rare | "Shooting Draft" or "Production Draft" common in production scripts in production scripts |
| Revision color and date | Not applicable | Noted, e.g. "Blue Revisions, 2/18/26" |
| Distribution restriction | Rare | Sometimes present ("Property of [production company]") — typically appears when the studio wants to formalize confidentiality expectations — typically appears when the studio wants to formalize confidentiality expectations |
For a detailed breakdown of how a shooting script differs from a spec script beyond just the title page elements — including scene numbers, revision protocol, and who controls the document — refer to our dedicated comparison guide at Spec Script vs Shooting Script.
The standard revision color order
Hollywood productions have used a fairly consistent color sequence for decades so any crew member can tell a page's age at a glance, without reading a date.
| Order | Color | Order | Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White (original) | 6 | Goldenrod |
| 2 | Blue | 7 | Buff |
| 3 | Pink | 8 | Salmon |
| 4 | Yellow | 9 | Cherry |
| 5 | Green | 10+ | Second White, Second Blue, and the color cycle repeats from there |
Individual productions can adjust this order to fit their workflow, so always confirm the specific revision color sequence with the production office rather than assuming the sequence above is universal for your particular show.
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Start FreeThe nuance that changes the answer
The title page is not where revisions actually live. The real revision tracking happens on individual changed pages, each stamped with its color and date in the header, while unchanged pages stay on their original color. The title page's job is just to tell anyone who picks up the full script what the current overall state is, so it usually only needs updating when a new full draft is issued, not with every batch of colored pages.
"Property of" lines exist for a reason: production scripts circulate to a large crew across multiple departments, and leaks represent a real financial and strategic cost concern for a studio, especially in the period before public release. A distribution restriction line on the title page is not merely decorative language — treat any shooting script you receive as confidential material regardless of whether the restriction line is explicitly present.
Build a clean production title page
Use the free screenplay title page maker to generate a shooting-script-style title page with draft labeling, then hand revision tracking over to your production office's actual protocol once scene numbers are locked. If the body of the script still lacks numbers, a spec to shooting script converter adds them along with the production draft label.
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FAQ
Does the revision color go on the title page or on individual pages?
Individual changed pages carry their own revision color and date in the header. The title page typically just notes the script's current overall state, useful context, not the detailed tracking mechanism.
What does "Rev. Blue, 2/18" mean on a script page?
It means that specific page was revised and reissued in the Blue revision batch, dated February 18. Pages without that stamp are still on their original color and have not changed since.
Is the revision color order the same on every production?
The white, blue, pink, yellow, green, goldenrod sequence is the traditional Hollywood standard, but individual productions can modify it. Always confirm the actual sequence with your production office rather than assuming.
Should a spec script ever include revision colors or a production draft label?
No. Revision colors and production draft labels signal a script already in or near production. Adding them to a spec reads as a formatting mistake, the same way scene numbers do, and should be left off until a project is actually greenlit.
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