Story. Screenplay. Sale.
niels123With thanks to Louise Lee Mei and Niels Abercrombie.
In this video, Chris Vogler, the author of The Writer’s Journey, walks us through the twelve story stages while referring to The Matrix. Apologies for the poor picture quality (I had to aspect-ratio convert the original, which you can still watch on YouTube).
With thanks to Louise Lee Mei and Niels Abercrombie.
At some point during this video, McKee says
“Raiders of the Lost Ark” was in seven acts.
It could be seven, eight, nine acts structures,
in “Speed,” if you counted the major reversals
in a chase film like “Speed” it’s probably nine.”
Thereby he ignores the difference between a sequence and an act. This is not helpful. As a matter of fact, the more I hear McKee, the more I wonder whether he actually has much practical advice to offer for screenwriters.
What do you think?
With thanks to Louise Lee Mei and Niels Abercrombie.
I spoke with writer/director Nicholas Carlton (OzGirl) about telling stories for the web, working with social media, webisodical story structure and how an online series has given him a pathway into exciting new territory as a filmmaker. Karel: Your approach to OzGirl was innovative in many ways, as was recognized by an array of international awards. … Read more
With thanks to Louise Lee Mei and Niels Abercrombie.