Usually the story really begins at the moment when the first character faces the difficulty that he or she has…
Read More
There is a lot to say about sequences, but the two most important principles to remember about sequences are: 1.…
Read More
https://www.youtube.com/embed/rwrS-_tzefo A sequence is a self-contained portion of the entire story, usually about 10 to 15 minutes (pages) in length.…
Read More
Generally speaking there are two (sometimes three) sequences in ACT I, four (sometimes five) in ACT II and two sequences…
Read More
https://www.youtube.com/embed/m2-E7pENfKE Clearly a screenplay is built through scenes, sequences, acts, using tension and conflict, while eliciting hopes and fears, etc.,…
Read More
A scene is a complete unit in of itself, with a beginning, middle, and end. And a feature is just…
Read More
From the moment a dramatic situation which contains a grave conflict has been created and has to be resolved one…
Read More
An outline permits a critical scrutiny of the skeleton before the flesh of action and dialogue are applied. In fact,…
Read More
FIVE AREAS OF SCRIPT ANALYSIS Here is a quick checklist of the five major areas we consider when evaluating a…
Read More
