Summary of Learning Screenplay Story Structure - Eric Edson [Full Version - Screenwriting Masterclass]

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In "Learning Screenplay Story Structure - Eric Edson [Full Version - Screenwriting Masterclass]," Eric Edson discusses the three acts of a screenplay and the importance of having a hero and an adversary. He also provides examples of how an inciting incident can help set the stage for a story. Finally, he discusses the concept of a "stunning surprise one" and how it can help create a strong and compelling story.

00:00:00 Screenwriting instructor, Eric Edson, discusses the different ways to look at screen story structure - describing it as a journey, a proposal, and a pursuit. He encourages audience members to pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting and notes that the degree is a license to teach in every college.
00:05:00 University-educated screenwriter Eric Edson discusses the structure of mainstream Hollywood movies, mentioning Oedipus Rex as a particularly successful example. He warns students that the Hollywood movie structure is relative to time and culture, and that it is important to study successful movies in order to teach effective screenplay structure.
00:10:00 Eric Edson discusses the importance of story structure in creating a film with an audience, outlining the nine sympathy tools that allow for characterization in any genre. He also touches on the importance of a protagonist who is physically active and conscious.
00:15:00 This video discusses the importance of having a hero and an adversary in a story, and provides a list of character categories that work in visual storytelling.
00:20:00 Eric Edson discusses the different plot points that need to be in place before writing a screenplay, including an ending and a key moment in Act 1 or 2.
00:25:00 Screenwriter Eric Edson describes the three acts of a screenplay, which are the ordinary world, the special world, and the climax. He provides examples of movies with similar structures, such as Shrek and Lord Farquaad in Shrek. He emphasizes the importance of beginning a screenplay with a strong, impactful beginning, and warns writers of the danger of starting too late in the process.
00:30:00 In this screenwriting masterclass, Eric Edson breaks down the structure of movies into three acts. The first act is characterized by the hero's ordinary world, followed by the inciting incident, and then the main conflicts are resolved in the second and third acts.
00:35:00 This video discusses screenwriting principles and how an inciting incident can help set the stage for a story. It provides an example of how an inciting incident can happen in a movie and how it should be a shocking surprise to the hero.
00:40:00 In this screenwriting masterclass, Eric Edson discusses the concept of a "stunning surprise one," which is a key device used in storytelling to create an exciting and engaging climax to an act. He provides examples of stunning surprises in movies, including the reversal of the guard's position in "Shrek," and the appearance of Shrek's ogre general, Lord Farquaad, at the dragon's keep. Finally, he discusses the importance of having a protagonist who is able to deliver a stunning surprise one and how it helps to create a strong and compelling story.
00:45:00 In this video, screenwriting master Eric Edson teaches the screenwriting structure of a story, starting with the inciting incident. Max has a chance encounter with Vincent, a hitman, who offers him a job to kill a rival. Max quickly realizes that this is not a job, but a life-or-death situation. In a stunning revelation, Max realizes that he is the captive of Vincent and that he may be killed if he escapes. Max decides to stay with Vincent in order to save his own life.
00:50:00 In "Learning Screenplay Story Structure - Eric Edson [Full Version - Screenwriting Masterclass]," Eric Edson discusses the first act of a screenplay, which is typically shorter than the other acts. He goes on to discuss the midpoint and the climax, which are the two most important moments in a screenplay. He then goes on to explain that all genres of movies have these same elements, and that the conflict between two people is a key component of any story.
00:55:00 In "Learning Screenplay Story Structure - Eric Edson [Full Version - Screenwriting Masterclass]," Eric Edson demonstrates how a reversal, or "big difference," can make a movie's ending more satisfying for audiences. He gives the example of "The Matrix," which features a hero who is down at the start of the movie, but is ultimately saved by the end. This type of storytelling is typical in genres such as romantic comedies and dramas, but can also be found in other types of films.

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In this video, Eric Edson discusses the basics of screenplay structure and how to create a winning screenplay. He covers the importance of conflict and change, hero goal sequences, and how to keep the audience engaged. This information is essential for any novice screenwriter looking to create a successful movie script.

01:00:00 In screenwriting masterclass video "Learning Screenplay Story Structure - Eric Edson", Eric Edson discusses the importance of a story's significance and how it affects the plot. He also discusses the reversal of the protagonist's plan in the movie "Neo" and how it is one of the biggest shockers in the film.
01:05:00 Eric Edson discusses screenwriting structure in a screenwriting masterclass, discussing how to create a "winning" screenplay. He starts by discussing type A and B scripts, describing A scripts as being simple, straightforward stories that rely on character arcs and conflict to drive the plot forward. B scripts, on the other hand, are more complex and suspenseful, relying on surprise and reversal to keep the audience engaged. He then goes on to discuss the importance of creating a winning screenplay, discussing how unexpected events can work to the advantage of the writer. Finally, he discusses how to create a winning screenplay, offering advice on how to keep the audience engaged and on the edge of their seats.
01:10:00 Eric Edson discusses the importance of conflict and change in screenplays, and how to create hero goal sequences that are engaging and emotionally fulfilling to audiences. He offers a definition of hero goal sequences, and explains that a unit of change in a screenplay should consist of three to seven pages.
01:15:00 In this screenwriting masterclass, Eric Edson discusses the structure of a screenplay, focusing on the six key hero goal sequences that invariably appear in any movie. He explains how to identify and pinpoint when a movie fails to deliver on its emotional promises, and provides examples of such films.
01:20:00 The video discusses the need for a screenplay to have at least two hero goal sequences in order to be successful, and the importance of knowing your story's basics in order to make sure that you don't miss any opportunities to provide them to your audience. It concludes by encouraging the viewer to be tough and stick to the basics when writing their screenplay, in order to create a story that is loved all over the world.
01:25:00 Eric Edson's screenwriting masterclass covers the basics of screenplay structure, including how to determine the number of plot points you need, how to sequence changes, and how to create a strong hero character. This information can be quite useful for novice screenwriters, as it ensures that their scripts will be well-organized and contain a sufficient amount of plot.