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| Query Letter - Strategies That Work - Video Download |
"The query letter is the most often used and often disastrous tool a writer employs to sell a project. It ™s often the first thing an exec will read before deciding if they want to read the script. The query letter is a writer ™s first impression "" and much like when trying to get a first date, the point of a query letter is to entice whoever is reading it, to want more. If you find that you have sent out 100 queries and gotten no reads, you need to rework it. You will learn: What query letters and dating have in common How to write your query letter line by line The proper etiquette of a query letter You should watch if: Your query letter isn't getting noticed Marketing for yourself challenges you You want to write a respectable query This how-to video presented by Daniel Manus will show you the necessary tools to writing foolproof successful query letters. Download this video today and get noticed through your query letter!"
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| Frameforge Expansion Packs - Reel Faces (Download Edition) |
"FrameForge 3D Studio ™s Expansion Packs contain a ton of high-quality objects, set-pieces and characters covering an array of selections found in popular genre films. The Complete Expansion Pack Bundle includes the Frame Forge Stock Sets. Crime and Justice This Expansion Pack contains 70+ items covering Police, Law Enforcement, Security, the Media and the Justice System. It includes all thirty-two standard version 2 men and women in four ethnicities dressed as judges, three kinds of police uniforms (formal and motorcycle cop in addition to a beat cop in both long and short sleeves), offers cool new SWAT uniforms in six different camouflage and solid patterns, and Masked Robbers/Terrorists in both standard street clothes and a para-military jumpsuit! All costumes have a variety of accoutrements and user options, and also included in are a police car & motorcycle, SWAT van, a multitude of props for lawyers, reporters, judges, courtrooms in addition to security related pr"
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| Frameforge Expansion Packs - Reel Faces (Boxed Edition) |
"FrameForge 3D Studio ™s Expansion Packs contain a ton of high-quality objects, set-pieces and characters covering an array of selections found in popular genre films. The Complete Expansion Pack Bundle includes the Frame Forge Stock Sets. Crime and Justice This Expansion Pack contains 70+ items covering Police, Law Enforcement, Security, the Media and the Justice System. It includes all thirty-two standard version 2 men and women in four ethnicities dressed as judges, three kinds of police uniforms (formal and motorcycle cop in addition to a beat cop in both long and short sleeves), offers cool new SWAT uniforms in six different camouflage and solid patterns, and Masked Robbers/Terrorists in both standard street clothes and a para-military jumpsuit! All costumes have a variety of accoutrements and user options, and also included in are a police car & motorcycle, SWAT van, a multitude of props for lawyers, reporters, judges, courtrooms in addition to security related pr"
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| The Concept Script: How To Hook Your Reader In The First-Five Pages |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR There are over 70,000 screenplays written every year by aspiring scribes looking to break into the lucrative and voraciously competitive spec marketplace. To stand out, a script has to make a great first impression. Not only does it have to be an original concept that can fill 90 "" 120 pages, but that promise has to be made in the first 5 pages for a reader to read on. This webinar will demystify the process of creating an exciting and utterly irresistible first five pages of screen time. Techniques for showcasing the heart of your concept and central conflict for your story ™s main characters will be fully-explored through real-life examples of award-winning spec screenplays. Each page will be deconstructed to illustrate how principal action was moved to the head of the script "" engaging the reader and making the script stand out from a packed crowd. Jon has written several award-winning screenplays and assisted dozens of other screenwriters in getting"
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| "Building Act One: Plot, Character, & Narrative Devices - Ondemand" |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR It is essential that the first act of your screenplay provides a strong foundation for the remainder of your script. A truly effective first act plants so many seeds that will blossom as the later acts unfold. Script analyst, Charles Borg, explain all elements necessary to a great first act. This tutorial emphasizes the importance of creating your characters and your plot side by side and why treating them as separate entities will unravel your script later on. Work on the pacing and maximize your tension to ensure that your first act lays the ground for a compelling screenplay. Charles Borg has an MFA in screenwriting from Chapman University. He currently works with APA and is a script consultant for The Writers Store. His expertise in story development will help you to create a solid foundation for your screenplay. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Break down the major plot points in Act 1 Ensure that your protagonist is well developed Choose the correct pacing for "
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| Psychology Of Subtext: The Meaning Behind The Words - Video Download |
"Even professional script writers are guilty of creating dialogue that is too obvious. When dialogue is too easy to interpret, it ™s often dull and ultimately unsatisfying. Great dialogue, on the other hand, is off-the-nose ""it illuminates what the characters are thinking without saying it. This is �subtext. � This how-to video presented by Karl Iglesias will show you the time tested tools that add necessary subtext to your characters voices. In this how-to video, you ™ll learn Techniques to create subtext in your script How to make your script more gripping How to add psychology to your character interactions And more! You ™ll love this video if you want to: Keep your audiences guessing in your script Add subtext to your writing Learn why subtext is so important Let Karl Iglesias guide you in creating psychologically complex characters through adding subtext to your script."
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| Screenplay Development From The Inside Out - Video Download |
"with Rona Edwards and Monika Skerbelis Sending in your script for the first time can be very nerve racking. Many go into it without the knowledge of what happens next. This overview will help you understand the process of what happens to your project when it leaves your hands and is submitted into the studio system. It's important to keep up with the business side to your writing. Stay informed so you can work well with others and sell your script. You'll learn to navigate through these steps of story development: Writing query letters Importance of a logline Submitting material to agents, producers and executive The story development Writing coverage Creative executives Development, production and turnaround If you're confident about your script, but don't know the business of selling your writing well, you run the risk of falling behind. Stay involved with the story development and production process. Download this video today and get ready to sell your script!"
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| Screenwriter Contracts Decoded - Ondemand Edition |
"ABOUT THIS WEBINAR As a screenwriter, chances are legal jargon isn't your forte. Have you ever felt like you were signing something that you didn't fully understand? It can be intimidating to read through a contract without any idea what it means or what you are agreeing to. This webinar will help you decode the legalese and finally feel empowered rather than confused when presented with a contract. This webinar will provide an overview of common language and terms found in screenwriting contracts. You will also get an overview of the different types of contracts a screenwriter is likely to come across. Don't wait until you have the pen in your clammy palms. When the time comes to sign a contract make sure you are prepared to sign confidently. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN How you use the information in this webinar to empower yourself Where this legal information cannot apply An overview of the general tenants Types of contracts a screenwriter is likely to see Common screenwriting contra"
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| Writing Your First 1-Hour Tv Script - Ondemand Edition |
"ABOUT THIS WEBINAR There are more opportunities for writers in television that ever before. If you have ever watched a television show and thought to yourself 'I can write better than that!' now is the time to try your hand. With the tools and skills that you learn in this webinar you will be well on your way to writing your first 1-hour TV script. Just because it's your first script doesn't mean it can't look professional. Kevin Arkadie will give you the insider knowledge that will help you make your script look like it was written by a seasoned professional. In addition he will give you the tips and secrets that helped him break into television as an unknown writer. If you have always wanted to write for TV but didn't know where to start, this webinar is it! Get your feet wet and build your skills in just over an hour. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN How to get started and make sure you finish your script Choose the right story Create an environment that will help you write How to identi"
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| Unleash Your Inner Creativity - Ondemand Edition |
"ABOUT THIS WEBINAR When you begin work on a screenplayyou are starting a long journey with your concept. When you think about it like choosing a friend to take a long trip with it's easy to see how important it is for you to choose a concept that won't get boring or irritate you the whole way. Whether it is a character or a theme or something else entirely that you are passionate about, it will be that thing that propels you through your script. Fred Rosen is a true crime author with a total of 24 books published world wide. He has sold the film and TV rights to his book Lobster Boy: The Bizarre Life and Brutal Death of Grady Stiles Jr. (Pinnacle, 1995) to Sam Worthington's Full Clip Productions. His book There But for the Grace of God has been optioned by Mike Powell. He appears frequently as a crime expert on both network and cable TV shows. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Find the genre that you are passionate about regain your creativity and prevent writers block Stand out "
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| Writing The Spec Pilot Script That Launches Your Tv Career - Ondemand |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR In the past two years, Corey Mandell has had 47 students and clients sell or option scripts with dozens more landing writing assignments and getting staffed on such TV shows as Community, Justified, The Mentalist, The Fosters, Young and Hungry and many others. An extremely well executed spec script is required to break into the TV business, yet too many writers waste valuable time writing a script with little to no chance at success. This seminar covers what agents and managers are looking for in today ™s TV marketplace and shares the best ways to launch a career. It also provides the specific tools required to write pilot scripts that can truly get noticed. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: How to successfully sell a TV pitch Why most pilot scripts are rejected What kind of pilot scripts stand out and get you the right kind of attention How to know if your pilot script is ready to be read by the industry How to get your pilot script read by the right people"
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| Industry Access - Video Download |
"The relationship between screenwriters and the film industry has historically been contentious and difficult for a new writer to navigate. Although a film would not exist without the screenwriter, they are often disregarded by the production studios and replaced in the limelight by notable directors. In this how-to video, Bill Boyle draws from real-life experiences as an agent, manager and screenwriter to provide practical advice for gaining industry access. From securing effective representation to submitting your script to the right producers, this step-by-step guide will you give you the best possible chance at success in the film industry. In this how-to video, you ™ll learn: The two worlds of independent film production and which one is best for your first film. What hip pocketing is and how to use it effectively to jump start your career. How to find the right agent and producer to get your script into the marketplace. You ™ll love this vi"
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| Storyo 2 - Storyo 2 Download Edition |
"StoryO 2 takes story organization to a whole other level! With StoryO, writers can enter ideas onto electronic index cards, rearrange and attach them to multiple sequences and timelines, then develop plot points, multiple story lines and characters along the way. Designed for writers by writers, StoryO gives the writer a way to outline their story in broad strokes first, then flesh out details later. StoryO does not force specific writing methods, but instead allows each writer to design their own paradigms and environments that support how they prefer to organize ideas and approach each story. StoryO boasts powerful import & export ability with Final Draft screenplays, export of pre-production information to Gorilla and Chimpanzee film production software , and can export screenplays to Movie Magic Screenwriter, Microsoft Word and other word processors. Use StoryO for screenplays, stage plays, novels, webisodes, short stories and more! Story Outline "" Outline your story "
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| Storyo 2 - Storyo 2 Upgrade Download Edition |
"StoryO 2 takes story organization to a whole other level! With StoryO, writers can enter ideas onto electronic index cards, rearrange and attach them to multiple sequences and timelines, then develop plot points, multiple story lines and characters along the way. Designed for writers by writers, StoryO gives the writer a way to outline their story in broad strokes first, then flesh out details later. StoryO does not force specific writing methods, but instead allows each writer to design their own paradigms and environments that support how they prefer to organize ideas and approach each story. StoryO boasts powerful import & export ability with Final Draft screenplays, export of pre-production information to Gorilla and Chimpanzee film production software , and can export screenplays to Movie Magic Screenwriter, Microsoft Word and other word processors. Use StoryO for screenplays, stage plays, novels, webisodes, short stories and more! Story Outline "" Outline your story "
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| Creating Compelling Emotional Conflict - Ondemand Edition |
"Many screenwriters focus on the rising conflict of the plot while foregoing the emotional stakes of their characters. Building the emotional conflicts of central characters is what moves an audience and creates films that are truly memorable and commercially successful. You will learn practical tools to make an audience connect with your characters on a deep, primal level. The webinar will be taught by Glenn M. Benest, award winning screenwriter and one of Los Angeles ™ most popular instructors of screenwriting workshops. WHAT YOU ™LL LEARN: How to establish the emotional stakes of a story as early as possible How to set up those emotional conflicts that ebb and flow and finally bring closure to a character ™s inner struggle How to create the character arc The mosts successful form of character conflict: the dilemma How to delineate compelling flaws in a protagonist ™s make-up without losing the audience ™s sympathy for that character How"
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| Creating Strong Female Characters - Ondemand Edition |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR If publishers and producers always tout that they want stories with strong female characters, why are so few making it to the screen or page? There is as much confusion about what makes for a strong female character as there is how to write one. Can men understand the �female experience ™ well enough to write good female characters or should that be left in the hands of women writers? In this webinar, Christine Conradt, one of the most prolific writers for Lifetime and Lifetime Movie Network, examines how culture, feminism, and traditional gender roles, and the notion of romance complicate the task of writing strong female characters and how to recognize and overcome these obstacles. She also explains beat by beat how to create complex characters and discusses whether the adage �Men are from Mars and women are from Venus ™ is a hinder or a help in the creation of female protagonists. The webinar is designed to help writers of all levels re-exami"
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| Writing The 1-Hour Tv Drama - On Demand Edition |
"What does it take to make a great 1 hour television drama script? Is it a compelling plot or protagonist? Is it engaging dialogue or originality? In this six-week course, you will learn what makes a script work in the tv drama genre. Learn exactly what can set a good script that gets set in the waste basket apart from an outstanding one that can get you a writing job or a production deal. The world of the one-hour drama is thriving ""and always looking for new talent and fresh ideas. Special effects and shooting budgets are soaring. The small screen and the big screen are getting closer all the time, but you still you have to know the rules of the game. By the end of this course, you will develop and perfect an act of your tv drama script that is ready to go right into a producer ™s hands! This workshop is offered in two formats. The budget-friendly On Demand option (which is for sale here) gives you the option to work on the same great workshop materials as the Online option"
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| Digital Cinematography - Softcover Edition |
"With the shift from film to digital, a new view of the future of cinematography has emerged. Today ™s successful cinematographer must be equal parts artist, technician, and business-person. The cinematographer needs to master the arts of lighting, composition, framing and other aesthetic considerations, as well as the technology of digital cameras, recorders, and workflows, and must know how to choose the right tools (within their budget) to get the job done. David Stump ™s Digital Cinematography focusses primarily on the tools and technology of the trade, looking at how digital cameras work, the ramifications of choosing one camera versus another, and how those choices help creative cinematographers to tell a story. This book empowers you to both correctly choose the right camera and workflow for your project from today ™s incredibly varied options, as well as understand the ins and outs of implementing those options. Stump sheds a light on the confusing advant"
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| Writing The Adaptation - On Demand Edition |
"Adapting existing works is big business for screenwriters, yet there are many misconceptions about writing an adaptation. That they are boring to write. That it is up to the screenwriter to secure the rights to the material. Or that you need to be an established screenwriter to create one. Maybe these myths are just put out there to keep screenwriters from exploring this fascinating, creative, and lucrative genre. In this workshop, you will formulate a five-page treatment designed not just to keep you on course with your screenplay but also to use as a possible sales tool. By the end of the workshop, you will also have the first act of your story in script form, along with a step by step outline of your screenplay. All the tools you need to get your adaptation ready for Hollywood! Even if you don ™t plan on making your mark on the industry by writing adaptations, having a solid adaptation as part of your portfolio makes you much more attractive to executives or agents see"
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| Beginning Feature Film Writing - On Demand Edition |
"Whether you are a writer looking to understand the fundamentals of writing for film or a television writer looking to expand your skillset, Feature Film Workshop 101 has invaluable information to offer you. Using detailed analyses of successful scripts, you will discover how film writers maximize the impact of your work using compelling characters and scenes. The writing critiques in this workshop are tailored to develop specific skills needed to succeed as a feature film writer. You will also gain access to a wealth of creative writing prompts. This workshop is offered in two formats. The budget-friendly On Demand option (which is for sale here) gives you the option to work on the same great workshop materials as the Online option, only without instructor feedback. You'll immediately receive our comprehensive course in PDF format, which provides instructions and exercises on specific skills you will need to succeed as a feature film writer. You can purchase the On Demand option here."
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| Creating High Concept Screenplay Ideas - On Demand Edition |
"Writers ""if they ™re paying attention ""come across a dozen potential story ideas every day, from snippets of overheard conversation, or an unusual headline, or a single image or gesture glimpsed out of the corner of the eye that starts the mind wandering. The real question is, How do we recognize those ideas that have the potential to be something more than a pleasant momentary distraction �that contain enough intrinsic intrigue, possibility, and tension to build a full story and even a full world around them, and which offer the writer ways of finding new dimensions of story and character throughout a long writing process? This course will examine all of the above, from paying attention to ""and seeking out ""those initial sparks of inspiration which might launch a screenplay to finding ways not just of sustaining the story but building its potential, forward momentum, and meaning. In lectures, supplemental readings, and written assignments and exercises, we ™ll co"
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| Story Development & Outlining - Ondemand Edition |
"The most intelligent and intriguing premise in the world is only that ""just a premise ""until it ™s been given a shape that draws an audience in and keeps its attention and investment. Until it ™s given a protagonist through which the audience understands the premise in concrete terms, and feels the clearly-defined stakes, someone with whom they can identify and for whom they can cheer. Until the premise, in other words, has become a story. This course will examine all of the above, from the early stages of building idea into a full story to structuring the story to keep tension and investment high in the audience to considering how to build not only structure but texture in the world of your film ""how to build an experience of the world, what the events and the world of the story mean for characters and audience alike, not just building up point-by-point plot. In lectures, supplemental readings, and written assignments and exercises, we ™ll consider plot and "
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| Preparing For Takeoff Preproduction For The Independent Filmmaker - |
"You have the camera, time, money (or credit card), so why don't you just start shooting? Preparing for Takeoff will give you the tools you need to fully prepare for your independent film. This book features: Vital preproduction tips on scheduling, previsualization, script analysis, location scouting, budgeting, hiring vendors, and clearing permits A detailed analysis of the role both producers and directors play in the preproduction process Crucial advice on how to prepare for postproduction and distribution while still in the early stages of making a film Lessons from the field in how to avoid mid-shoot changes, unhappy actors, fostering a resentful crew, wasted days and dwindling finances An accompanying website that includes sample script analyses, storyboards, beat sheets, editable budget forms, and more"
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| Writing For Visual Media - Softcover Edition |
"This updated edition of Writing for Visual Media will enable you to understand the nature of visual writing that lies behind the content of all visual media. This unique kind of writing must communicate to audiences through content producers, since audiences don ™t read the script. Most media content provides a solution to a communication problem, which the writer must learn to analyze and solve before writing the script. The new edition strengthens the method for creating content and writing in the correct language and established format for each visual medium, including commercial communication such as ads and PSAs, corporate communications, and training. An extended investigation into dramatic theory and how entertainment narrative works is illustrated by examples and detailed analysis of scenes, scripts and storylines, saving you designed to save writers from typical pitfalls and releasing your creative powers of invention. Writing for Visual Media will help you to develop "
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| Digital Storytelling: A Creator's Guide To Interactive Media - |
"Digital Storytelling shows you how to create immersive, interactive narratives across a multitude of platforms, devices, and media. From age-old storytelling techniques to cutting-edge development processes, this book covers creating stories for all forms of New Media, including transmedia storytelling, video games, mobile apps, and second screen experiences. The way a story is told, a message is delivered, or a narrative is navigated has changed dramatically over the last few years. Stories are told through video games, interactive books, and social media. Stories are told on all sorts of different platforms and through all sorts of different devices. They ™re immersive, letting the user interact with the story and letting the user enter the story and shape it themselves. This book features case studies that cover a great spectrum of platforms and different story genres. It also shows you how to plan processes for developing interactive narratives for all forms of entertainme"
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| The Screenwriter's Roadmap - Softcover Edition |
"The screenwriter's GPS for writing a great screenplay! Avoid the wrong turns, dead ends, gaping p(l)otholes, and other obstacles commonly encountered when writing a screenplay. The Screenwriter's Roadmap: 21 Ways to Jumpstart Your Story keeps you on route and helps you reach your final destination: a completed screenplay that's full of surprises, emotionally resonant, and ready for the marketplace. Neil Landau, an established Hollywood screenwriter and script doctor, provides 21 questions for you to ask yourself as you write, to help you nail down your screenplay's story structure, deepen its character arcs, bolster stakes, heighten suspense, and diagnose and repair its potential weaknesses. These 21 vital questions have been field-tested and utilized in the creation of some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters and critically acclaimed films. Each chapter is augmented by end of chapter homework assignments, examples from recent blockbusters and timeless classic films, as well as inter"
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| "Comics For Film, Games, And Animation Using Comics To Construct Your" |
"Writers, directors, and producers "" reach a wider audience by embracing comics to supplement your own ideas, and offer more options for audience engagement. Comics are a key element in today ™s convergence culture. From their use in video games, like Batman: Arkham City and the Halo series to their use in films like Star Trek and The Incredibles, comics have proven an invaluable method for creators to expand their storyworld and provide audiences with irresistible gateways into the story. Tyler Weaver teaches you how to integrate comic storytelling into your own transmedia work by exploring their past, present, and future. He discusses the creation of the unique mythologies in comic stories and digs into the details of comic construction, from pacing to scripting to collaboration. * Chapters on convergence and mythology building: Comics have endured because of their expansive and exciting mythologies. How can you apply that to your own work? * Interviews with key practition"
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