Posts Tagged ‘Movie’
Writing a Great Movie: Key Tools for Successful Screenwriting
Writing a Great Movie: Key Tools for Successful Screenwriting
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•State of the art screenwriting theory and technique from a master
•Author named one of today’s top screenwriting teachers in Creative Screenwriting magazine
Lets cut to the chase. Writing a Great Movie is a practical nuts-and-bolts manual to dramatic writing for film.This hands-on course in screenwriting shows how to create, develop, and construct an original screenplay from scratch using seven essential tools for the screenwriter—(1) Dilemma, Crisis, Decision and Action, and Resolution; (2) Theme; (3) the 36 Dramatic Situations; (4) the Enneagram; (5) Research and Brainstorming; (6) the Central Proposition; and (7) Sequence, Proposition, and Plot—which break the writing process down into approachable steps and produce great results. Jeff Kitchen shares the insider secrets he has developed over years of writing and teaching. Writing a Great Movieis the complete guide to creating compelling screenplays that will sell.
Writing a Great Movie: Key Tools for Successful Screenwriting
Picture Yourself Directing a Movie: Step-by-Step Instruction for Short Films, Documentaries, and More
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Have you always wanted to make your own movie, but weren’t sure howto get started? Look no further-you hold in your hands the perfect guide for entering the exciting world of filmmaking. Picture Yourself Directing a Movie provides a step-by-step look at the fundamental directing techniques and principles you need to know to make your film idea a reality. Using an easy-to-follow format illustrated with numerous full-color photos, Picture Yourself Directing a Movie walks you through the process of effectively visualizing your script, composing quality shots, staging scenes, and working with actors. You’ll also learn to tell your visual story with maximum impact through proper camera placement and movement. Unlike other books on filmmaking, Picture Yourself Directing a Movie steers clear of difficult-to-understand industry jargon and never gets overly technical. It’s simply a guide to producing a quality amateur film from start to finish-with the added bonus that you’re being taught the tricks of the trade by a successful Hollywood director and screenwriter!