Writing Short Films

Name: Writing Short Films | Structure and Content for Screenwriters
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Structure and Content for Screenwriters

Linda J. Cowgill(Autor*in)

Lone Eagle (Verlag)

2. Auflage

Erschienen am 20. Oktober 2010

275 Seiten

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Intro
Title Page
Dedication
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part One - The Fundamentals
Chapter 1 - Before We Start - the Principles of Drama
The Principles of Drama
Practical Application
Reaching the Audience - Emotion!
Action vs. Dialogue (Words, Words, Words!)
The Ending
The Disclaimer: Comedy
The Difference Between Shorts & Features
Exercises 11
Chapter 2 - Starting Out - What's it About?
The Characteristics of a Good Short Film
Where to Begin?
Research, Belief & the World of the Story
Turning an Idea Into a Good Film Story
Entertainment & Inspiration
Exercises
Chapter 3 - Character & Emotion - Who Does What and Why
Emotion
The Foundation of Dramatic Characters
Creating the Character
Attitudes & Emotions
Representing the Character
Transformation
The Important Characters
Exercises
Chapter 4 - The Three-Part Nature of Film Structure
Structure in General
In the Beginning - The Set-Up
The Order of the Set-Up
The Rising Action - Developing the Conflict
The Climax & Resolution
Exercises
Chapter 5 - Plotting - The Twists & Turns
What Is Plot?
The Role of Conflict
The Principles of Action
Part Two - Intermediate Steps
Chapter 6 - Fade In Openings & the Main Exposition
The Problem
The Main Exposition
The Main Exposition's Relationship to the Climax & Theme
The Problem & the Sub Problem
Opening the Movie
Exercises
Chapter 7 - The Middle - Keeping the Story Alive
The Confrontation - Rising Action
Suspense
Techniques for Suspense
Surprise
The Pseudo-Solution
Exercises
Chapter 8 - Fade Out: Revelation, Climax & Resolution
Story Revelation - Character Revelation
The Climax
The Resolution
Part Three - The Structure of Scenes
Chapter 9 - Constructing the Scene
Units of Action
The Principles of Construction
Techniques for Construction
Exercises
Chapter 10 - Dialogue the Search for the Perfect Line
The Function of Dialogue
The Characteristics of Good Dialogue
Techniques & Tips
Exercises
Chapter 11 - The Subtext of Meaning
The Role of Subtext
The Emotion Beneath the Lines
Revealing the Subtext
Part Four - Keeping Focused
Chapter 12 - Keeping Focused What Does My Protagonist Really Want?
Keeping on Track
Conclusion
Appendices
Appendix A: Fade In to Fade Out Proper Screenplay Format
Fade In: Scene Headings
The Action
Character Names' Margin
Parenthetical Directions & Dialogue
Transitions
Appendix B: Referenced Films Available on Video
Appendix C: General Film Index
Appendix D: The Writer's Reference Shelf
Appendix E: Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall
Bibliography
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