The Art and Science of Screenwriting
Author | : Philip Parker |
Publisher | : Intellect (UK) |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : 1841509655 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781841509655 |
Rating | : 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Art and Science of Screenwriting written by Philip Parker and published by Intellect (UK). This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.