| The Art and Science of Screenwriting: Second Edition Contributor(s): Parker, Philip (Author) |
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ISBN: 1841509655 ISBN-13: 9781841509655 Publisher: Intellect (UK) OUR PRICE: $25.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2006 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: In an age where many see screenwriters as the storytellers of the new century and everyone appears to be trying to write a screenplay, this book provides the framework for you to write a great screenplay. It goes beyond the concerns of act structure and the merits of story-driven - as opposed to character-driven - screenplays to tackle the real complexities of writing a compelling screenplay. This second edition contains: - the different layouts for film, television, documentary and corporate screenplays - a detailed analysis of what is required from a premise, an outline, a step outline, a treatment and a first draft - a simple stage by stage guide to the inevitable re-write - tips on finding an agent. This new approach to writing for film and television covers everything from finding an idea to writing a finished screenplay. The author's framework, 'A Creative Matrix', brings together all the elements of screenplay writing - from story, character, theme, and dramatic structure to plot, genre, tone and style in an understandable way that is easy to follow. His analysis includes illustrating what comprises a good thriller, identifying the different types of sit-com, and showing the qualities of a screen romance that both works and convinces. The author uses examples from across European, American and World Cinema, as well as television, and this revised edition now contains a comprehensive index. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - Screenwriting |
| Dewey: 808.23 |
| Physical Information: 0.53" H x 6.85" W x 9.05" (0.94 lbs) 219 pages |