I have produced two Bibles for different shows - both presented in Powerpoint: In this way I can not only describe the shows in text, but also in pictures, giving some additional content to the characters, their look and feel, the story world, etc. I took this idea from the bible for Westworld. It seems to work. Both shows have piqued the interest of investors and producers.
@@judichristopher4604 Hi Judi - yes, I actually have the Westworld Bible and the format is pretty straightforward. It's the text and graphics which add the "wow".
I have a question regarding episode summaries. Do they have to be season 1 episodes? Or could you maybe provide summaries for episodes from across the show's runtime to sort of show the progression of things? Like the pilot of season 1, the end of season 1, the start of season 2, the end of season 2, etc.
Hey man, if you could, can you make a video on making the story more unique? I'm writing a script but it almost seems identical to another story. I tried eliminating some stuff to make it less similar but I need some parts to keep the story good. Thanks.
Would you create a bible for features if it’s a series. Like Star Wars or Harry Potter (if it went straight to movie format) or would you write out evert feature?
Depends on what you're pitching: a TV series or a feature. A feature is traditionally 3 acts (but it could be more depending on your content/plot). A series is obviously longer, but what you were told about 5 paragraphs is part of the structure of a good PowerPoint presentation (which is the best way to present your pitch, I believe) - essentially each slide should be no longer than 5 paragraphs *bullet points) each of 5 words! If you can achieve that, it's concise and to the point.
@@LarryButchins Excellent points... but When doing a Series Bible and you're describing each main character... only using 5 words I think would be hard to do.
Hi Tarkan, that's a great question! In general, the term may come from it being the most valuable "book" when it comes to your television show. We hope you found the video helpful!
@@tarkantruman430 Robert Mckee is a great resource for how to craft story and structure, but I wouldn't necessarily say he coined the terminology. You can also find our list of helpful screenwriting books here: www.scriptreaderpro.com/the-best-screenwriting-books/
Question 1: is one sheet and log line in one page? Question 2: should I write the main things of the story (beginning,twist,sad,ending) in one sheet. Question 3: is one sheet and story same?
Hello! A one-sheet is one page, while a logline is one sentence. The one-sheet is essentially the synopsis, which you can read about more here: www.scriptreaderpro.com/how-to-write-a-synopsis/
@@KaizomusicofficialBIBLION is a greek term referred to the books from religious text particularly the Christian books. This term was widely used in 386 CE. so unless you also used that term before 386 CE then you have the right to claim that it has no religious connotation. you Americans must learn to appropriate words and terms since you are aware of your own anglo saxons. Again this term “Bible” is wrongly appropriated. better call it something else.
I have produced two Bibles for different shows - both presented in Powerpoint: In this way I can not only describe the shows in text, but also in pictures, giving some additional content to the characters, their look and feel, the story world, etc. I took this idea from the bible for Westworld. It seems to work. Both shows have piqued the interest of investors and producers.
That's great, Larry! We wish you the best of luck with your projects
Really!!! That is amazing.
How did you the "idea" from the Bible for "Westworld" ?
Did you actually SEE the "Westworld" Series Bible?
@@judichristopher4604 Hi Judi - yes, I actually have the Westworld Bible and the format is pretty straightforward. It's the text and graphics which add the "wow".
@@LarryButchins
I agree... "Stranger Things" has a GREAT Bible... not boring at all..
EXCELLENT VIDEO...
Thank you for sharing this video
Question:
Would I also do the same thing if I was writing a Limited MiniSeries?
I have a question regarding episode summaries. Do they have to be season 1 episodes? Or could you maybe provide summaries for episodes from across the show's runtime to sort of show the progression of things? Like the pilot of season 1, the end of season 1, the start of season 2, the end of season 2, etc.
That would be very confusing to someone that does not know your "Ideas"... S1E1 +
This was an enormous help for me. Thank you so much for this 🙏🏾✌🏾
Glad it helped!
Hey man, if you could, can you make a video on making the story more unique?
I'm writing a script but it almost seems identical to another story. I tried eliminating some stuff to make it less similar but I need some parts to keep the story good.
Thanks.
Maybe this will help you! ua-cam.com/video/dF2pz928YjA/v-deo.html
You explained this so well. Thank you
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Would you create a bible for features if it’s a series. Like Star Wars or Harry Potter (if it went straight to movie format) or would you write out evert feature?
May god bless my new bible lifestyle ❤
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EXCELLENT EXAMPLE
I was always told 5 paragraphes...
This is a perfect example.
Corrections... I was told 5 ACTS
Depends on what you're pitching: a TV series or a feature. A feature is traditionally 3 acts (but it could be more depending on your content/plot). A series is obviously longer, but what you were told about 5 paragraphs is part of the structure of a good PowerPoint presentation (which is the best way to present your pitch, I believe) - essentially each slide should be no longer than 5 paragraphs *bullet points) each of 5 words! If you can achieve that, it's concise and to the point.
@@LarryButchins
Excellent points... but When doing a Series Bible and you're describing each main character... only using 5 words I think would be hard to do.
excellent! Thank you!
Why they say "Bible"? :)
Hi Tarkan, that's a great question! In general, the term may come from it being the most valuable "book" when it comes to your television show. We hope you found the video helpful!
@@ScriptReaderProLosAngeles Oh, thank you. Yeah great video! :D So, the name is nothing about with Robert Mckee right?
@@tarkantruman430 Robert Mckee is a great resource for how to craft story and structure, but I wouldn't necessarily say he coined the terminology. You can also find our list of helpful screenwriting books here: www.scriptreaderpro.com/the-best-screenwriting-books/
Good info 👍 thanks bro
Question 1: is one sheet and log line in one page?
Question 2: should I write the main things of the story (beginning,twist,sad,ending) in one sheet.
Question 3: is one sheet and story same?
Hello! A one-sheet is one page, while a logline is one sentence. The one-sheet is essentially the synopsis, which you can read about more here: www.scriptreaderpro.com/how-to-write-a-synopsis/
Amazing content!
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why do you call this the "BIBLE". this term should be exclusively used only on a religious context
It’s been called Bible for decades. This is a standard term. It originally had no religious meaning. It literally means “the book”
When someone says "That is the Bible Book, that means it is the most important book... #1 Book...
YES... we know the Original Bible is the !1 Book...
@@KaizomusicofficialBIBLION is a greek term referred to the books from religious text particularly the Christian books. This term was widely used in 386 CE.
so unless you also used that term before 386 CE then you have the right to claim that it has no religious connotation.
you Americans must learn to appropriate words and terms since you are aware of your own anglo saxons.
Again this term “Bible” is wrongly appropriated. better call it something else.
@@טורפרנקה well, it seems you know more than I do. I’m not one to dispute any of this.