Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Script Writing

Using your treatment, please begin writing your script. You should use proper script format. Check the link on the side of this blog page for details if you have forgotten them.

The best stories, say some critics involve this structure:
  • A who that must do (Action or Cause) something so that (some Effect) something won't happen.
or in other words:
  • A character (usually your protagonist) who must do X in order that N won't happen.
  • A character is often driven by his/her desire to a specific goal. The story, then, is what gets in the way.
Dialogue
Writing Dialogue - 4 minute film (Video)
Writing Screenplays that Sell (Video)

Writing Better Screenplays
Entering a Scene
How to Write a Script

Script Format
Script Format video (part one)
Script Format video (part two)
How to Format a Movie Script
Writers: Story Telling Tips

HOMEWORK: If you didn't write more than 2 pages today, please get caught up by completing at least 2 pages of your script for homework. Read and complete the graphic organizer on HUAC and TV (see handouts today) to turn in Friday. If you are still stuck, pop some popcorn and take a look at this video (it's 20 minutes long) and learn. It's rather informative. Writing a Script.

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