Saturday, August 4, 2012

3 ACT STRUCTURE

DEVELOPMENT: FROM STORY TO SCRIPT


1. 1- sentence story idea


2. Synopsis & story angle


3. Character Bio (or character bible)
- character motives
- situations, outcomes, key message
- dramatic sequence - one thing leads to another / chain reaction


4. 3 act structure
- identify setup, plots & subplots
- create a hook / teaser
- turning points
- climax


5. Storyline
- follow 3 act structure
- use beats
- use scene breakdown


6. Script - Draft1
- use standard format


7. Story & Script Editing

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