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Basics Of Screenwriting
The document outlines the basics of screenwriting including concept, characters, plot, and structure. It discusses that a concept should have a compelling story idea and characters that audiences will want to see. Characters include a protagonist and antagonist. The plot is driven by what happens to the main character and contains conflict. Screenplays follow a three-act structure with Act I introducing the world and characters, Act II showing what changes the character, and Act III containing the climax and conclusion as outlined by Aristotle.
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Basics Of Screenwriting
- 1. Basics of ScreenwritingDan Hansen http://chicagoscreenwriting.com
- 2. What goes intoa script? Concept Characters Plot Structure
- 3. Concept What isyour movie about? What do you want to say? Who’s going to pay to see it? How much will it cost? Why film it?
- 4. Characters Who isyour movie about? Protagonist Antagonist
- 5. Plot What drivesyour story? What happens to your character? Drama equals conflict
- 6. Structure Three Acts(Aristotle) Act I (1-30) Introduce world and characters Plot point 1 – without this scene there is no movie Act II (31-90) What happens to the character to make him/her change Plot point 2 – another event necessary to move characters Act III (91-120) Climax (Big a Battle) Conclusion
- 7. Q & AAny questions?