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| Directing The Camera: How Professional Directors Use A Moving Camera |
"The first half of this book is devoted to teaching a systemized approach that can be used to design the very best moving shot for any dialogue scene, no matter how complex or long. Bettman ™s �Five Task � approach enables the aspiring director to quickly grasp this difficult element of directorial craft. In the second half the reader is taught how to shoot action sequences using moving and static cameras and the gamut of lenses to achieve the magic trick essential to shooting action "" making stunts that are highly controlled and neither violent nor dangerous look completely mind-blowing."
Price: 26.95
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| "Between The Scenes: What Every Film Director, Writer, And Editor" |
"Between the Scenes delivers a fresh approach to film directing, screenwriting, and editing. Once you've got your scenes planned out, this book steps in by shifting your focus to how your individual sequences and scenes connect to each other. You'll find new ways to create emotional feelings in your audience. From location choices, to character movement between scenes, to the use of music, scene transitions are where the meat is in your story, and now you'll discover a new pallet of creative possibilities."
Price: 26.95
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| Don't Write A Script That Sucks: Avoid The Top 25 Mistakes Readers |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR Screenplay readers are the gatekeepers. They're the assistants who read the thousands of scripts that land on the desks of producers, directors, actors, production companies, studios, agents, and managers. And their opinion can be the difference between getting your script read by the top decision-makers, or getting it tossed into the recycle bin. How can you get your script to stand out in their world? How can you create something they stay up all night reading "" that they can't put down, that they recommend to their higher-ups? The short answer: Take this webinar. Timothy Cooper has been a reader and script consultant for production companies and producers. He has figured out how to use the lessons he's learned to get past the readers, and has whittled down the hundreds of issues and pet peeves he noticed over the years into the top 25 mistakes you need to avoid. In this webinar, Timothy will give you tips, tricks, and solutions to overcome the simple error"
Price: 79.99
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| Getting It Write: An Insider's Guide To A Screenwriting Career - |
"There are plenty of books about the craft of screenwriting, and a handful about pitching your screenplay. However, little can be found on how to go from writing to pitching in the professional space. There is no formula, no three-step plan. Getting It Write: An Insider's Guide to a Screenwriting Career unlocks pragmatic guidance for constructing a screenwriting career, delivered by a sought-after industry authority who works with writers both novice and professional. Never pulling any punches, the book aims to decode Hollywood, prepare the writer for the road ahead, and offer tangible avenues for screenwriting success."
Price: 14.95
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| The Television Plunge: The Winning Structure Of Breaking Bad - |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR ELEVATED ELEMENTS ARE KEYS TO A GREAT TV PILOT SCRIPT. BY CAREFULLY STUDYING THE BREAKING BAD PILOT SCRIPT, YOU WILL EXPAND YOUR BASE KNOWLEDGE OF TV WRITING EXPONENTIALLY. Understanding the One Hour Dramatic form is important for screenwriters today. Managers, Agents, Producers are hiring screenwriters after reading their 30 or 60 page spec pilot scripts. Through the essential DNA embedded in its pilot script, Breaking Bad became one of the greatest TV series of all time and never wavered from its initial vision. By closely studying the structure, characters, plot details, emotional flavors of Vince Gilligan ™s pilot, writers will expand their skill sets for creating their own spec pilot scripts. The ground has shifted under all screenwriters in the last 5-10 years. Television has gotten much better. As screen size in the home increases, the price of those home theaters seems to shrink. Meanwhile, opportunities for screenwriters are expanding in response."
Price: 79.99
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| Gravity: Piece By Piece - The Chemistry And Physics Of A Great Feature |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR One of 2013 ™s biggest feature films, Gravity pleased crowds and critics alike, earning well over $600 million dollars worldwide and near-universal acclaim. In this live webinar, screenwriter Tom Benedek examines the structure of the film and its script, taking you through a consideration and celebration of movie greatness (and how to achieve it). Understanding how to maximize story and character with a minimum of locations and characters is an important asset in today's feature film industry. Many writers and directors have broken into the business with successful films that use a minimum of production elements. Though Gravity is a big and expensive film with star casting, it still features many elements of the enclosed thriller. Simultaneously, operating as a movie season blockbuster, Gravity manages to use special effects and visual spectacle for the purposes of plot and character rather than letting itself be overwhelmed by these facets of its scope. W"
Price: 79.99
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| Adapting Charlie Kaufman: The Eternal Brilliance Of His Non-Linear |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR Academy Award winning Charlie Kaufman is undeniably one of our greatest contemporary writers. With each new project, he pushes the envelope further into the surreal and absurd yet somehow manages to ground his realistic, struggling characters in complicated, modern plots. Not only are Being John Malkovich, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Adaptation, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Synecdoche, New York, Human Nature and Anomalisa (his Kickstarter campaign) "" to name just a few "" some of the most cinematically innovative and conceptually stimulating films of our era, but they are meaningful, layered with universal, timeless themes. In this webinar, Writer, Director and Producer (and huge fan) Heather Hale will share her awe through an in-depth examination of how Kaufman constructs his characters and stories to continually enlighten and excite "" with an eye to the tools and techniques you might try to incorporate his approaches into your own unique work."
Price: 79.99
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| Advanced Television Rewriting Workshop - Online Sessions |
"And now what? You ™ve finished your pilot or spec. The draft is saved on your computer (and backed up in ump-teen places, just in case of hard drive failure, theft, or an act of God). Now is the time for eyes other than yours to read the script. As the author, you can only catch so much. Screenwriters University is now offering our Advanced Television Rewriting workshop where an established screenwriter can look over your ENTIRE screenplay and give you tips on how to polish it. This eight-week workshop is broken up into four sessions that each focus on individual elements of the rewriting process. Each session, you will submit a section of your screenplay for review. Each session will also have focused lectures that help you on each step of your revision process. The lectures are there for support, but the focus of this workshop will be on your screenplay. Each session, you will submit to your instructor for private review, and also you can submit to"
Price: 499
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| The Writer's Adventure - Ebook |
"The Writer's Adventure provides writers, journalers, creatives--anyone with an interest in exploring their creativity through writing--with a medium for experimenting with creative writing and poetry. There are no rules here--only creative prompts and plenty of room for writing, sketching, diagramming, and planning stories, characters, and more. This book is designed to give writers an outlet for their creative energies without requiring them to create an entire novel or short story. You ™ll Love This Book If You ™re looking for a creative outlet but aren ™t ready to write a novel or short story You ™re interested in exploring your creativity through writing You want to write without rules"
Price: 9.99
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| Sitcom Structure: How To Write For Network Tv - Ondemand Edition |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR Short attention spans and frequent commercials have changed when �act breaks � occur in network sitcoms. Gone are the days of the one break, two act episode. Premium cable series also present unique challenges. Understanding the deep structure of all formats is essential to writing a great spec or pilot. By analyzing both a popular current network sitcom and a successful premium cable show, you ™ll delve into what producers need and how to get your spec to the highest level possible. You will examine specific episodes, their overall structure and the structure of their sequences and scenes. Screenwriter, Paul Chitlik, will refer to scripts of current and past shows, which you will read or view online before the beginning of the webinar so that all participants will have the same reference points. He will also show how the scripts breakdown using PowerPoint and other presentation methods. Paul has written for network, premium cable, and syndicated sitcoms "
Price: 79.99
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| Constructing Compelling Characters - On Demand Edition |
"The temptation when writing a film is to think of the big-picture elements first ""a mind-blowing premise or fast-moving plot, the scope and spectacle ""and then to consider characters who ™ll allow the spectacle to take place. But this, of course, is working backward: character isn ™t a way to reveal the world of a film ""character is the heart of any film, no matter the genre or style, and the world, plot, and stakes of the film exist to reveal and to deepen our understanding of that character, not the other way around. Elements of story and the story ™s world are only meaningful when filtered through a protagonist ™s particular perspective and motivation, when the audience can see something of him- or herself in the protagonist ™s quest and relationships with the other characters �allowing us not just to empathize with the quest but to see our own hopes and desires, our own shortcomings, reflected in the story, and feelin"
Price: 99.99
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| How To Manage Your Agent: A Writer's Guide To Hollywood Representation |
"Included in Disney's Recommended Reading List! Have you written the script for the next box office-blockbuster or hit TV show and just need the right agent to sell it? Not sure whether to accept an if-come deal or a script commitment? Debating which manager is the right choice to steer your career? Well, worry no more... How to Manage Your Agent is a fun, friendly guide to the world of literary representation. Enter the inner sanctums of Hollywood s power-brokers and learn how they influence what pitches get bought, what projects get sold, and which writers get hired. Find tips from top-level executives, agents, managers, producers, and writers to help you maximize your own representation and kick your career into overdrive! You ll learn: How agents prioritize their client list... and ways to guarantee you re at the top When to approach new representation... and what you need to capture their interest Hollywood s secret buying schedule... and how to ensure you re on it The tr"
Price: 29.95
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| Writing For Reality Television - On Demand Edition |
"In this course, you ™ll learn what makes great reality shows tick, how they ™re produced from pre-production through post, and even what it takes to get started in the often seemingly counterintuitive world of writing for reality television. Tailored for beginners and mid-career writers interested in exploring the opportunities reality television offers in today ™s media marketplace, this course was composed by one of the industry ™s busiest and most recognizable reality television writer/producers. The 12-part course covers everything from a basic understanding of the genre to its process, winding down with the development of an original reality television show concept. The budget-friendly On Demand option (which is for sale here) gives you more in depth material than the Online option, only without instructor feedback. You'll immediately receive our comprehensive course in PDF format, which provides instructions and exercises on s"
Price: 349.99
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| The Writer's Adventure - Softcover |
"The Writer's Adventure provides writers, journalers, creatives--anyone with an interest in exploring their creativity through writing--with a medium for experimenting with creative writing and poetry. There are no rules here--only creative prompts and plenty of room for writing, sketching, diagramming, and planning stories, characters, and more. This book is designed to give writers an outlet for their creative energies without requiring them to create an entire novel or short story. You ™ll Love This Book If You ™re looking for a creative outlet but aren ™t ready to write a novel or short story You ™re interested in exploring your creativity through writing You want to write without rules"
Price: 9.99
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| Write And Produce Your First Short Film...For Next To Nothing! - |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR Every great director started out making short films ""and plenty of great screenwriters, too. Why not you? You don't need a lot of resources. In fact, you probably already have most of the equipment. Now, you need a standout script with a compelling story, a memorable protagonist, and an unforgettable hook. Timothy Cooper got his start shooting shorts, and will show you how to use the tools you have around you to put your vision on the screen. The emphasis will be on writing the best script possible to fit the locations you can get access to, and finding alternate ways to show big ideas on next to no budget. You ™ll make sure your script is absolutely ready to shoot, and competitive within the crowded short-film arena. The course will first focus on building your concept and writing a powerful short script, then move on to the basics of producing, budgeting, and directing. Before you know it, you'll have all the tools you need to get started, from how to "
Price: 79.99
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| Writing The Comedy Feature Film - Online Sessions |
"Jump start your comedy screenplay! A spec comedy screenplay is a great calling card for any screenwriter, and in this course we'll tee you up to create a successful one. Writers will learn the tools professional comedy writers use to create funny screenplays, and how to use those tools to get started on your own script. You ™ll start by creating and discussing funny loglines, and learn the criteria for determining which premise should advance to the outline stage. Then you ™ll create a detailed outline with one-on-one instructor feedback. Once each student has a winning story plotted out for a comedy screenplay, we ™ll workshop the funniest ways to execute that idea as a feature-length script. Finally, each student will begin writing a comedy screenplay, which can be completed after the class. In this online writing course you will learn: Compelling story structure, and how it differs in comedy vs. drama Professional comedy screenwriting t"
Price: 229.99
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| Writing An Award Winning Drama Feature - Ondemand Edition |
"Whether you ™re writing an independent film that you plan to shoot yourself or a commercial project that you hope to sell to Hollywood, writing a dramatic feature demands a comprehensive understanding of the genre. Anticipating and understanding what film executives, directors, and producers require, if not demand, of a dramatic screenplay is essential to writing an award-winning script. During this webinar, Susan Kouguell will offer specific strategies for writing a successful dramatic feature. Advice and discussion will include developing and implementing character and plot conflict, genre consistency, as well as tips on dialogue, scene pacing and visual storytelling. We will also cover understanding both the film executive ™s and audience ™s expectations without compromising your creativity and vision. Susan Kouguell brings to this class a unique perspective; working in various capacities in the film industry, as a writer of over a dozen feature assignments,"
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| Just Effing Entertain Me: A Screenwriter's Atlas - Softcover Edition |
"Just Effing Entertain Me: A Screenwriter ™s Atlas is the collected best of the best of Just Effing Entertain Me and its former incarnation, The Rouge Wave, plus material from Julie Gray ™s screenwriting courses at Warner Bros. and from around the world. Three years in the making, the book is probably the most complete, holistic, silly yet dead serious book on screenwriting around. The book is a rollicking good time "" entertaining in and of itself and offers screenwriters a unique view into just how Hollywood readers rate your script, what the odds of breaking into Hollywood really are, and how to keep your chin up through the daunting process of script writing. With fun examples and tongue firmly in cheek, Just Effing Entertain Me has garnered glowing reputation from both Hollywood script professionals and established scriptwriters. Just Effing Entertain Me: A Screenwriter ™s Atlas features tested, proven, fun methods to: Test your ideas BEFORE you get writ"
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| Plotting Your Way To A Compelling Screenplay - Ondemand Edition |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR Screenwriting structure can be daunting to the best of writers if the elements are not properly understood. In fact, screenwriting has more structure than any other form of creative writing, with the exception of certain styles of poetry. While each element is vital to the art of screenwriting, plot is probably the most misunderstood of all. It is not story. Even though we can isolate each element of structure, and compartmentalize how they function in a script, this is not about a formula for writing, but having a greater understanding of the building blocks that make a story great. Carla says, �Screenwriting is not like any other kind of writing, because it is for a visual medium. While the elements of story (plot, storyline, character arcs, story arcs, and good dialogue are also shared in creating a work of fiction, there are a couple of fundamental differences in the process of writing for the screen. � One major difference is the "
Price: 79.99
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| The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide To Character Expression - |
"One of the biggest problem areas for writers is conveying a character's emotions to the reader in a unique, compelling way. This book comes to the rescue by highlighting 75 emotions and listing the possible body language cues, thoughts, and visceral responses for each. Using its easy-to-navigate list format, readers can draw inspiration from character cues that range in intensity to match any emotional moment. The Emotion Thesaurus also tackles common emotion-related writing problems and provides methods to overcome them. This writing tool encourages writers to show, not tell emotion and is a creative brainstorming resource for any fiction project."
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| The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide To Character Flaws - |
"Crafting likable, interesting characters is a balancing act, and finding that perfect mix of strengths and weaknesses can be difficult. But the task has become easier thanks to The Negative Trait Thesaurus. Through its flaw-centric exploration of character arc, motivation, emotional wounds, and basic needs, writers will learn which flaws make the most sense for their heroes, villains, and other members of the story's cast. This book's vast collection of flaws will help writers to explore the possible causes, attitudes, behaviors, thoughts, and related emotions behind their characters' weaknesses so they can be written effectively and realistically. Common characterization pitfalls and methods to avoid them are also included, along with invaluable downloadable tools to aid in character creation. Written in list format and fully indexed, this brainstorming resource is perfect for creating deep, flawed characters that readers will relate to."
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| The Positive Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide To Character Attributes |
"It's a writer's job to create compelling characters who can withstand life's fallout without giving up. But building authentic, memorable heroes is no easy task. To forge realistic characters, we must hobble them with flaws that set them back while giving them positive attributes to help them achieve their goals. So how do writers choose the right blend of strengths for their characters--attributes that will render them admirable and worth rooting for--without making it too easy for them to succeed? � Character creation can be hard, but it's about to get a lot easier. Inside The Positive Trait Thesaurus, you'll find: * A large selection of attributes to choose from when building a personality profile. Each entry lists possible causes for why a trait might emerge, along with associated attitudes, behaviors, thoughts, and emotions * Real character examples from literature, film, or television to show how an attribute drives actions and decisions, influences goals, and steers re"
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| Ideas For The Animated Short: Finding And Building Stories - Softcover |
"From demo reel creation to festival shorts, students and professionals alike are creating animated shorts that are dynamic and eye catching but the time constraints of these shorts are challenging in their own right. The unique format of the animated short of two to five minutes in length presents a practical and aesthetic challenge that is rarely addressed in the classroom. Ideas for the Animated Short is a comprehensive and practical blueprint for creative and unique animated short creation with a focus on the strength of a compelling story. A comprehensive guide to the animated short, this title is an invaluable asset for aspiring animation professionals, students and independent filmmakers. Explore the process of developing a short from conception to final delivery and adapt the industry's best practices in your own workflow. Written by four leading animators, artists and professors, Ideas for the Animated Short is written from the unique perspective of a professional animator"
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| Screenwriting Behind Enemy Lines: Lessons Learned From Inside The |
"A very pragmatic look at what �they � are looking for combined with techniques for delivering that. Includes �Tales from the Trenches, � lessons from various sets and development situations to illustrate the points being made, from one of the legendary production and development executives."
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| Screenwriting Contests: How To Beat The Judge - Screenwriting |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR � One of the best ways to get your name and your projects noticed in the industry is through winning a contest. But first you have to get through rounds of very stringent judges, so what is that those script judges are looking for? The answer, you will find, is not always intuitive. This video will help you to gain the knowledge you will need to greatly increase your chances of winning. Script constant and screenwriting judge, Michael Lee, will be your guide through every step of the contest process. His years of experience and know-how qualifies him to give you tricks and tips along that way that will ensure your success. Let Michael guide you through the process of submitting to a content before you ever write a script, and help you with what you should do after the results are in. WHAT YOU ™LL LEARN: What you need to do BEFORE you submit to a contest How to write an effective logline What type of characters and dialogue contest judges look for An"
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| Rewrite Tips To Make Your Script Marketable - Rewrite Tips To Make |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR � The road to getting your script produced is fraught with pitfalls and chances to commit grave errors, but the biggest mistake you can make could happen before you even begin your journey. It all starts with your script. If you are not getting the feedback that you are hoping for with your script perhaps it is time to consider some rewrite tips that will make your script more marketable. With over 50 hours of produced television credits, Heather Hale can speak from experience about every aspect of the TV and film industry. With her guidance you can ensure that you are able to make your screenplay stand out from all of the others. WHAT YOU ™LL LEARN: The relationships between art, craft and trade in the screenwriting business Details about the process of what happens to your script after it is sold How to make the reading experience of your script emulate what the finished product would look like Some tools to see your script as a reader might How to se"
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| Creating A Film Franchise In Today's Movie Market - Ondemand Edition |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR For most screenwriters, the ultimate dream, aside from getting a movie made, is to create a film franchise. And trust me, writers aren ™t alone in this. Studios share the same dream. They want that elusive film property that becomes burned into the public ™s consciousness. For a studio, a film franchise has the safety net of a built-in audience and is less of a financial risk. So a writer who presents a project with franchise potential has a much better shot at getting that project picked up. A successful film franchise can become a money-making machine for the studios, and the person who created it. But like Randy said in the iconic franchise �Scream, � �there are rules � � This seminar will cover the creative rules, or key elements, that go in to creating a successful film franchise. But then we are going to get real about where the business is today. It ™s not enough to write a franchise. You want to sell it. And"
Price: 79.99
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