Summary of 11 Ways To Structure A Screenplay

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In this video, screenwriter and author Joe Blaney discusses how to structure a screenplay. He explains how to use the three-act structure, and how to create suspense and tension in a screenplay. He also provides an example of how to do it for a movie with three acts.

  • 00:00:00 These are six stages that a screenwriter typically goes through when creating an emotional experience for the audience or reader. The first stage is where the protagonist is introduced and the character is shown living a normal life. The second stage is where the character is presented with an opportunity and something new happens that takes them into a new situation. The third stage is where the character begins to pursue a specific goal and the obstacles get harder and harder. The fourth stage is where the character reaches a point of no return and something happens that destroys their chances of achieving the goal. The fifth stage is where the character suffers a setback and responds in a way that takes them further away from achieving their goal. The sixth and final stage is where the character reaches their endpoint and the goal seems impossible to achieve.
  • 00:05:00 This video discusses how to structure a screenplay, and offers a simplified approach to dividing a screenplay into acts. The author recommends using Ron Mita's 24 plot points as a framework for understanding a story.
  • 00:10:00 The video provides tips on structuring a screenplay, including focusing on emotional motivation and keeping the story constantly changing. According to the presenter, if a scene or episode does not have emotional motivation, the audience will become disengaged.
  • 00:15:00 This video discusses how to structure a screenplay, explaining that Act One typically has six sequences with a "hero gold" sequence at the end. Act Two has six more sequences, and Act Three has between 2 and 5 sequences.
  • 00:20:00 This video provides an overview of screenplay structure, including: the three-act structure, the seven-act structure, and the intensity chart. The video also provides an example of how to use these structures to plot a story.
  • 00:25:00 The author provides an overview of how to structure a screenplay, emphasizing the importance of identifying the point of no return in the story.
  • 00:30:00 In this video, screenwriter and author Joe Blaney talks about the different types of stories there are, and how one of the main differences between comedies and tragedies is that comedies end with a happy ending, while tragedies often have a downer ending. Blaney also discusses the point of no return, and how it's essential to the development of a story. Finally, he provides an example of a comedy that follows this structure perfectly, and explains why it has a happy ending.
  • 00:35:00 The author provides a brief overview of the three-act structure, which includes defining moments in time, identifying the structural elements, and explaining how to use the structure to write a screenplay.
  • 00:40:00 The author of this video discusses how to structure a screenplay into three acts and scenes. He also discusses how to create suspense and tension in a screenplay.
  • 00:45:00 This video explains how to structure a screenplay, and provides an example of how to do it for a movie with three acts. It also discusses how to create a scene list and a slug line for each act.
  • 00:50:00 The video discusses how to structure a screenplay, focusing on the need to hit key beats in the right range and advancing the story. It offers examples of when particular beats might happen, and provides a list of helpful genre names.
  • 00:55:00 Blake Snyder's "Structure of a Screenplay" discusses how to structure a screenplay, focusing on the act-scene-beat model. He provides examples of how to use this model, including for speeches and TEDx talks.

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The video discusses the importance of story structure in screenwriting, arguing that it is essential for creativity. It outlines the three-act structure and notes the importance of character development and conflict. The video also discusses the three elements of story structure: desire, surrender, and transformation.

  • 01:00:00 The author discusses the importance of emotional beats in a screenplay, noting that it is important to mirror the same beats in speeches to ensure the audience connects with the speaker. He goes on to discuss the hero's journey and how it can be used to create a connection between the protagonist and the audience. He then goes on to discuss the importance of a mid-point in a story and how it can help to break it up and keep the audience's attention.
  • 01:05:00 The video discusses the screenwriting structure known as the three-act structure, which is a model for storytelling that stresses the importance of character development and conflict. The author argues that this structure is not only useful, but also essential for creativity.
  • 01:10:00 This video discusses the concept of story structure, which is the "DNA" of a story. Story structure is not a static notion, but rather an experiential model that allows for creativity. Story structure can be boiled down to three words: desire, surrender, and transformation. Any story must include at least one of these elements in order to be successful.

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