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{{Short description|Member of production teams of scripted programmes}}

The video begins with a sweeping view of the Islamic holy city of Mecca. A narrator begins to speak.)

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[[File:Screenplay example.svg|thumb|An example of a script.]]

Narrator: Welcome to Mecca, the holiest city in Islam. Here, the faithful come to pay homage to the one true God, Allah, and celebrate the many miracles He has bestowed upon His people. One of the most famous of these miracles is the Mojiza, or Divine Miracle, of Allah.

A '''script editor''' is a member of the production team of scripted [[television]] and [[radio]] programs, usually dramas and comedies. The script editor has many responsibilities including finding new script writers, developing storyline and series ideas with writers, and ensuring that scripts <ref>{{Cite journal |last=Shumway |first=Kyler |date=2020 |title=Supercharge Your Presence: DIY Videos for Your Therapy Site or YouTube Channel [Presentation] |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/e501862020-001 |access-date=2023-03-06 |website=PsycEXTRA Dataset|doi=10.1037/e501862020-001 |s2cid=242605231 |url-access=subscription }}</ref> are suitable for production. The script editor will work closely with the [[Screenwriter|writer]] at each draft of the script, giving the writer feedback on the quality of the work, suggesting improvements that can be made whilst also ensuring that practical issues like show continuity and correct running time are adhered to. Unlike the writers, script editors will usually be full-time members of the production team, working closely with the [[television producer|producer]], if the script writer is not a producer.<ref>[http://www.skillset.org/film/jobs/script/article_4056_1.asp Script editor description], Skillset. Accessed January 2012</ref>

(The camera zooms in on a group of people gathered around a large building. They are reverently listening to a man as he speaks.)

Man: According to Islamic tradition, the Mojiza of Allah was bestowed upon the Prophet Muhammad in the seventh century A.D. During this time, the Prophet was surrounded by enemies who threatened to destroy his mission. In response, Allah performed a miraculous feat that allowed the Prophet and his followers to escape unharmed.

(The camera shifts to a reenactment of the scene. A small group of people are riding on camels, with the Prophet Muhammad in the lead. Suddenly, a wall appears in front of them, blocking their path.)

Narrator: This wall, known as the “Barrier of Gog and Mag

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