How do I place characters before a scene starts?

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I need help with placing CHARS before the scene actually starts. (Like before it fades in everything is already in place. (I’m a noob…help)

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You can use something along these lines.

INT. BACKGROUND - TIME
&CHAR1 stands screen left
&CHAR2 stands screen center AND CHAR2 is think_rubchin
&CHAR3 spot 1.280 250 0 AND CHAR3 faces left AND CHAR3 is idle_phone_neutral
@transition fade in
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Thank you for the help. What do I do if I want to use coordinates?

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All you need to do is place the command before the transition command and preface it with & instead of @

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Thx. I’lll try it.

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