Screenplay
Why To Get Started Writing A Screenplay
By duxfordharry at 22 October, 2011, 12:00 am
It looks like a typing malfunction, that title, doesn’t it? But it isn’t. After almost a decade teaching screenwriting courses, script editing and telling people how to approach film agents, I’ve pretty much fielded every ‘how to’ question that you could imagine. A lot of my work involves reading first screenplays by first-time writers and they’re often accompanied by questions – ‘How do I improve it?’ ‘How do I finish it?’ ‘How do I sell it?’ (guess which question gets asked the most there…)
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How To Succeed At Screenwriting
By duxfordharry at 13 October, 2011, 12:00 am
I spent time recently with a couple of different production companies – one of them a large company affiliated with a major broadcaster, the other a small London-based indie with a strong slate of up-coming productions and some very good collaborations. It was an interesting afternoon in many ways, not least because it gave me real insight into how a screenwriter needs to navigate their way to success.
Read More >>Finding The Right Storyboarding Technique For Your Genre
By granite at 29 September, 2010, 12:00 am
Every genre, including drama, comedy, or horror, may require a different storyboarding approach. In order to get the best results, it’s important to look at the techniques directors use to get their pre-production in order. Different methods of storyboarding can offer better previsualization and a more streamlined end result.
Read More >>How To Create Perfect Storyboarding For Your Short Comedy
By granite at 29 September, 2010, 12:00 am
If you’ve got an idea for a hilarious short comedy, you’ll need to create commercial storyboarding that streamlines your pre-production process. By mapping out every scene, frame by frame, you can organize your project and save time, money, and hard work once the cameras start rolling. The best filmmakers in the business rely on careful storyboarding that serves as a template for their movie or cartoon. Whether you’re animating or filming live actors and actresses, you’ll benefit from the organization and structure of a perfect storyboard. In fact, many comedy directors use their storyboards to interest investors and to create a “buzz” for their films. The storyboard can serve multiple purposes, all of them designed to make your movie more successful.
Read More >>Learn The Secrets Of Effective Documentary Storyboarding
By granite at 29 September, 2010, 12:00 am
Filming a good documentary requires great attention to detail -careful research, passion for the subject matter at hand, and painstaking preparation can combine to create an unforgettable “slice of life” – one that really resonates with viewers. However, you must approach the pre-production part of your project correctly – part of getting it right relies on great storyboarding. Detailed storyboards will allow you to organize a lot of different types of information – you will also be able to plan out the entire pre-production process.
Read More >>Get Your Action Film Moving With Great Storyboarding
By granite at 29 September, 2010, 12:00 am
If you’re planning an action film, you’ve got a lot to think about. Your budget, your artistic vision, and your “money shots” must all come together to create an exceptional, exciting movie. Crafting polished, professional storyboarding is the key to effective previsualization – the storyboard acts as a detailed template that maps out the action, from the very first frame to the final shot. As well, your storyboard can help you streamline your pre-production before the cameras start rolling – a great storyboard can save you time, money, and hassle…however, it must be put together correctly for the best results.
Read More >>Screenplay Writing – Common Mistakes
By joshstrate17 at 21 September, 2010, 12:00 am
Screenwriting is a glamorous career, no doubt about it. From all appearances, a successful screenwriter will garner fame, fortune, and the chance to fraternize with Hollywood celebrities. Of course, the reality of a screenwriter’s life is something quite different. The vast majority of screenwriters spend their entire lives writing and tweaking their screenplays without ever garnering the attention of a single production company. The truth is, most screenplays never go any further than the a computer’s hard drive. Sounds like a great career choice, doesn’t it?
Read More >>Screenplay Writing – Developing Your Character’s Back Stories
By joshstrate17 at 18 September, 2010, 12:00 am
How many movies are on your favorites list? I have about ten movies that I love and watch quite often. A few of those titles: Unforgiven, Heat, Ronin, Snatch, and any one of the Lord of the Ring’s movies. What transforms a typical blockbuster into a personal favorite? If you take a close look at the movies you love, you’ll find that the characters in the movies I just mentioned are fully developed and have extensive backgrounds. In fact, the more developed a character’s back story, the more involved the audience will become, and screenplays with highly developed characters typically transform into highly successful films.
Read More >>Screenplay Writing – Tips For Improving Your Screenplay
By joshstrate17 at 18 September, 2010, 12:00 am
Every year, it’s estimated that several hundred thousand screenplays are written. Out of those several hundred thousand, only a few hundred are produced for theatrical release. That’s a very low ratio of screenplays written to screenplays produced. Needless to say, the production companies only want to invest their production money into the very best screenplays. Before you submit your screenplay to anyone for their review, you had better make sure that your screenplay is perfect. To do otherwise would be very foolish.
Read More >>Previsualization – How it Works For Film, Animation and Presentations
By granite at 31 August, 2010, 12:00 am
Previsualization is a system of mapping out an artistic vision and script before the cameras roll – for decades, this process has been used to set up shots, share ideas, and generally get organized before the actual shoot. In the days before digital cameras, most shots were set up and practiced using foam shapes, low-tech handheld cameras, and paper or fabric “characters”. Then, locations would be mocked up using still photos or realistic drawings. Simulating action sequences could be tricky – often, these would be mapped out on Bristol Board storyboards, or acted out with small-scale models or puppets. Seeing a crew member’s arm or body in camera range (as he or she manipulated a crude model!) was par for the course back then!
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