Transitions

I write spec scripts so I only use Fade In (at the very beginning) and Fade Out (at the very end) that's it.

I leave the rest up to the director and figure my scene headings are enough to tell them that there has been a transition in scenes.

basically, yes, but you could even trim the third heading to just POND. Or even use a character as a heading:

"EXT. MARSHES - DAY

Fozzy staggers through the vegetation toward the pond as

KERMIT

dives beneath the water and swims to the safety."

i think it's a matter of preference and wherever a writer wants to add emphasis. "directing the eye" or whatever the precise phrase is.

I agree with Krano on that one. What you're showing is really one shooting location.

Like if you stay in a house, you can do mini slugs.

INT. KRANK RESIDENT - DAY

Fred lounges on the couch.

KITCHEN

Agnes slaves over a hot stove. Her greasy hair is tied back in a haphazard bun that fails to contain some fall away strands.

Her eyes widen, as she turns from the pan, a fresh shiner marks her swollen features.

avid - you've read from one source (unknown to us) about transitions. for some reason you didn't trust that source. so why continue to use it?

the best formatting source is david trottier's the screenwriter's bible. he answer all your basic questions with very specific examples. he also has his own website and software.

another very good resource is to find a script with a scene like you want to write and see how the pros have done it. it probably won't be a "spec" script but there usually isn't a significant difference in formatting unless the script is from a writer/director like tarantino or spike lee or etc... these writers can break the rules because they will also be directing. be aware of the writer for the script you read and study. -- yeah, this is the hard way and most people want instant gratification but the hard way gives you the most benefit in the long run.