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This video builds on my previous screenwriting video ( • How to write and forma... ) by looking at some of the most common mistakes that writers make so we can learn how to write great screenplays and scripts.
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Thanks to you I finished my very personal movie about a vampire who's in love with a girl dressed up as a computer.
I think your third point tie into another really important aspect: write great characters! I always write a biography about my characters before I start writing, make them as real and as personal to me as I can. That way they (hopefully) feel real and personal when I go to write my screenplay. You said it well at the end, we are writing about human beings in all their complexity, desires and insecurities and it needs to come across on the page or else nobody will care about the story you are telling
you might have a structurally sound story, but that doesnt mean it's not also boring. it's usually boring because youre afraid to dig deeper into character or theme. You being too safe.
After finally accepting my love of filmmaking, I really want to start screenwriting with a few ideas for stories. I rarely try to artistically express myself so this will be a big step.
SAMEE
Same here, man! I'm currently working on a script for a short film that I am hoping to release in the next couple of years!
Do it. I just finished writing the first draft to hopefully my first feature & it was a lot of fun discovering the characters, plot etc.
@@monkii5258 proud of you! i keep procrastinating but ive found this screenplay truly ignites passion and joy within me and i need to get serious & stay consistent & i will
No reboots please. Original content only if you can.
This was very good advice overall and I came to this because I want to create UA-cam videos now, the content I plan to make essentially is a thesis with backed up evidence. I figured writing a script would be essential to structure the informative aspect of it but I also plan to add my own taste to this as well. The next thing I plan to do is adding visuals to make my video stand out. Overall, I really appreciate content creators like yourself who provide a general yet precise overview of writing.
Thanks for the lovely tips I was strggling to set things in the motion, also midsommar was pretty good
Thanks for these videos man! Your screenplay and storyboarding videos really help me a lot because I've just recently started getting interested in these kinds of stuff and your channel has helped me so much, so thank you!
Really glad to hear it, I’ll try and keep more of the same coming
@@TheMediaInsider I love you so much for the lessons. How can I contact you privately please?
Hope your videos can help. Like the way you introduced your material today. Great video.
Currently binging videos like these to help me with screenplay and starting my way into it since there's a project I want to put on screen. These are truly helpful and I'm learning without any difficulty, thank you so much for making these kinds of videos! God bless you and I hope you have a wonderful day.💖
Glad to hear it! I'll be sure to keep more of the same coming
How many pages do you have so far?
@@kalebian2415 sorry, just for clarification reasons, I'm guessing you're talking to me?
Very informative. Learned a lot thank you.
Thank you for your video. I think it’s important inspiring people to learn the craft of screenwriting :)
I love Arc Studio...It really has everything you need to write a script and you can also get your script reviewed.
Amazing, truly helpull and vwery inspired
The structure of your video and its script is so straight to the point and easy to comprehend! I have ADHD and for me learning was always a struggle, but i don't have any trouble understanding the topics you are bringing up in your videos. You always make sure to keep them short and informative, I don't know how to tell you how much a troubled user like me appreciates it. Thanks a lot
Sorry for possible grammar mistakes, english is not my first language
Actully i am thankful to my brother to share this with me for built my writing format...and most imp thank u to channel...it is very simple and clear explanation for new members who started his carrer in writing.
Again thank u very much.
I’m so pleased the videos are proving useful to you, thank you for commenting
@@TheMediaInsider thank u sir🙏😊
This is not only very insightful on what is to consider in writing screenplays, no it also spits facts rather than experiences, and encourages instead of demoting by telling people what they did was wrong. It gives me promise and hope that someday, a storyidea of mine, gets to see the light of day. And if one had asked me half a year ago, I didn't even conisder getting into writing at all. So thank you very much for this video and your time
So glad to hear it! I think it's very easy to see some of the advice and tutorials on UA-cam and the deduce that there is a 'correct' way of doing things, so I'm glad it's clear that there is always a better way (your own!).
All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.
Ernest Hemingway
Thank you so much for the tips! But one thing I noticed that you didn't talk about was planning too far ahead, and this doesn't just apply to screenplays, but novels, novellas, theater scripts, poems, anything! If you plan the entire story before writing it down then you actually have a chance of developing writers block which is caused by creative stress, or you end up making something lack luster because you wrote one part only to go to the next, which is why many current MCU projects aren't as good as they could be, because all of it is just meant to lead to the ultimate team-up movie that Kevin Feigi already announced: "Avengers: The Kang Dynasty!" Thanos was only included in the post credits scene of "Marvel's The Avengers" because the director wanted him to be the big bad controlling Loki. He wasn't originally intended to be the main antagonist of the entire Infinity Saga. It wasn't even the Infinity Saga yet because the writers didn't really know where to take the story yet, only starting to set up the Infinity Stones at the end of "Thor: The Dark World." Actually they didn't even decide on why Thanos wanted the Stones in the first place until shortly after writing the script for "Avengers: Infinity War." It's good to have a general idea of where your story is going, but 95% of what you're writing is usually improvised. My best works I started writing the day I came up with them.
I can't thankyou enough for this. Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou.
Thanks for saying! Good luck with your writing
Way better than the other video I watched thank you
these videos are always great
As are your comments! Thank you
Your videos have helped me a lot, thanks from Brazil 🇧🇷
A sponsor?!
Yep 👍🏻
Always very welcome
Amazing advice!
Great review! thanks for sharing
Pleasure!
Can you please make a video on writing a synopsis and treatment. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
This was pretty swag, good video Sir!
Agreed
Good evening. Thank you for this, it's really helpful. But it's there an app specifically for it?
Thanks for the video
No problem!
Good explain
Thank you.
You’re welcome!
Only a minute in, and already I think this guy might be able to help me out. I'll at least give him the benefit of a doubt.
Thank you to the introduction to Script writing, please how do I make use of the site or app?
1 in 1000... I like those odds!
Side question... Where can I get Ace venture: Pet detective script that is formatted correctly. I have been able to find it online, but the formatting is horrible. I want something closer to the original that would have been used.
Thanks
Good luck with your stuff everyone!
Well thanks for all the advice. I have a lot of ideas for movies.
One idea for a movie was based on characters from the movie "Spring Breakers". That movie and more importantly the theme of that movie, was quite thought provoking, Even more interesting was the fact that two character in that movie, (Candy played by Vanessa Hudgens and Brit played by Ashley Benson), seemed to be of one mind. Their moral compass was shocking, especially for women, and drastically different from another character, Faith played by Selena Gomez. In short, Candy and Brit, were as much predators, as any male rapist in prison. Candy and Brit never argued and often seemed to communicate telepathically in Spring Breakers. So I came up with an idea with Candy, Brit and Faith, which delves pretty deep into some philosophical, justice, theological and moral issues. I called this movie, "She Died for Nothing".
I have not put this movie on paper, and wonder if I would ever get the chance, since they are characters of someone else's movie.
@cinema_Danny I can not determine that you did this from what you wrote, so,
I would begin with the END in mind.
What is the ending like? Why is your ending great? What great point will your ending make to the audience? Does the ending point to something Good that the audience should have known all along, but, may have lost sight of . (Many terrific movies have this in common.) Considering the great point that you are making with the ending of your story, how do these scenes tie together with that point? I would assume that, as in most great movies, somehow, something happens in this story that makes the ending, improbable, or maybe even close to impossible. If so, how does that get resolved, so that you bring the audience to your great ending?
Just based on points that you made about the scenes above, I need to ask, will this story make the audience believe in something that they would not normally believe in? (Magic or other world experiences, afterlife?)
I hope this helps.
Quick question, how do you handle writing a bit of cuts in a single scene? Not a montage but just jumping from one character to the other in roughly the same scene and setting but doing their own individual things.
Usually individual shots within a scene are left to the director. They aren't written. A story board will have cuts within a scene.
I really wish Arc Studio wasn’t a Subscription service, I would gladly pay to own it as a stand-alone software.
I really tried to understand what you're saying about writing scripts, but it is very hard for me. Cause I was thinking of writing a series in my head, but I don't know how to make it interesting like, what action the character is doing, what personality does the character have, and how to write an interesting story. See my idea was, there was a human who is adopted by an anthropomorphic Lion family in another world or universe. Then he was wondering or wants to know why is he different, is he like some kind of ape or monkey? Then he went to see the wise and smart Baboon so that he can learn what kind of animal he is, then a powerful spirit spoke to him to tell him that he is a human being born from an alternate universe. The Baboon also told him that there are an infinite number of universe. I would like to say the rest of the story, but I just don't have any other ideas for it.
I just started getting into screenwriting, I'm fairly new to it, I have no idea what I want to do, whether I wanna become a writer for real, or do it for fun.
I'm currently working on a crime drama tv series called "takeover"
SYNOPSIS:
Draymond is fearless and power driven, he seeks to avoid violence at all costs, but trouble always manage to follow him, until he meets a charming beautiful woman who hopes to change him.
PLOT:
The episode starts with draymond "Dray" Hendrix in his apartment, sitting in the living room, playing call of duty, using his headset and trash-talking the online players.
Other than wanting to be a character artist and a gamemaker, I do want to see something I make come on to the big screen. Probably one day
Hearing Scarlett Johansson’s voice as Samantha almost broke my heart again!!!
I write on paper basically. I like it much more than using softwares.
Question about the Arc Studio if I was to put my script into their program who would be seen it besides myself?
Great video. I just downloaded ArcStudio based on your advice. I self-published my novel on Amazon in 2021. I am ready to create a screenplay. I am looking at some courses on udemy but not quite sure if they are right for me. I am motivated and have given myself a deadline of August 26th this year (for the first draft). If I say I will do it, my word is as good as gold but I do need the right course. If you can suggest something along the lines of udemy, that won't break the bank, that would be really appreciated.
I just had a quick look on Udemy and there’s some good stuff on there but I’ve not taken any of their courses (you’ve given me the idea of writing on though!). My best advise would be just to start writing - you’ve got the basics - the rest you can pick up through practice
Incridible
Writing a screenplay just by "3 act structure" is a perfect way to be the 999 unacceptable scripts. There's much more to it than that.
The 1%?!?!?! Triggered!! I just want examples of screenplays. But this will certainly do
Thanks!
Wow. I just don't know what to say except for, thanks.
Take a freshman and sophomore English class at your college.
Then take a creative writing course. Then you'll have the foundation for story writing which will become a screen play.
Not at all 😂
@@cwm8565 Says the community college drop out.
@@dps6198 Says the bilingual college graduate with several certifications added, and a couple hats as well working in the medical field.
If I don’t know how to write a script, should I learn on my own or find a school or classes.? I have ideas but not enough actors, and I want to see my ideas come to life one day even if I sell them
25 solid minutes of "FALLING ACTION" after the Death Star blows up. Got it.
Does extremeness to the concept makes it more interesting and intriguing or it can make the opposite effect? I want to become a screenwriter and i would like to embrace the concept of fiction to the fullest and make mind blowing stories ( spiderverse, doctor strange, lego movies etc, type of stories that present a harmonic chaos) is this screenwriting " technique" good for a screen? Or it should be avoided for newbies ?
What I write should work then. 🤞
So I should write 1000 screenplays? Challenge accepted
Let's learn I'm ready to learn about Screenwriting
Can you explain what is a " beat " ?
How does it differ from an action or an event ?
Sorry, i don't get it and this video look to be 🔥
Dear Hunter, would it be wrong if the Mise-en-scene had to be written as half a page? I have a full-length drama and action script that I have been working on for four years. In my scenario (Dialoglu scenario), the description of some scenes is a bit long. (about half a page) I can't shorten that scene or description even if I wanted to, because the meaning gets distorted. I follow you from Turkey and I have great admiration. Can you please help me with this? B.Regards.
i would like to talk with you about writing, let me know if youre interested
I know there is going to be competition, but Final Draft is still the best on the market, auto-formats scripts to industry standards and it even has the option to do the beats thing too. I've seen that. I don't see a legitimate reason why anyone would use anything else when Final Draft is the top tier software to use and most in the industry use it. It just makes sense.
Price, personal preference.. legitimate reasons exist.
@@NeasCZ Not when most won't even accept it if it's not Final Draft. This was my main point. It's the industry standard. So why do anything else? I am not bashing diversity. I mean you can use this for other things, but I am specifically talking about screenplay writers. I should have specified that.
Can Arc Studio work for Plays? If so, can it extend to Comic scrips?
I don’t see why not - some of the formatting might be a bit different, but it’ll still be fit for purpose
Hi Emily! Yes our software is great for writing plays. You will just have to double check the formatting. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions!
How does ARC Studio differ to FinalDraft?
My concepts are too damn strong
I want to write my script on paper do I write on both sides of the paper?
Mikhaila and Abbie die with mikhaila’s every limb being blown up. Her bleeding “body” is dragged on the battlefield by Abbie when her head gets precisely smashed by the heavy gun of a very Russian soldier. This dream must recur every time they sleep and they must be forced to sleep frequently. The pain can be realistic sometimes.
The most essential gift for a good writer is a built-in, shockproof, shit detector.
Hemingway, Ernest
Now how do I write a whole story using beats with Writerduet? That's a video to make!
Divorce Story (2019)
I mean no disrespect, I appreciate your great work, I just wish to point out it's "raises the question". Begs the question (petitio principiiLatin, begging the premise, )is a logical fallacy wherein the premise preemptively presumes the truth of the conclusion without providing logical justification. A form of circular reasoning.
How to contact you ?
What about a cartoon crossover with other cartoons
That „Rise of Skywalker“ poster in the background really isn’t helping😅
⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆ "You need structure"
Only the best screenplays get produced 😂 Have you Black Adam? Fan4stick? Batman vs Robin? Justice League? Ballistic? Slenderman? Cruise 2?
If you add languages, specifically Arabic, I will use it for sure
4 Act Structure is way better
What if a boy has a crush on a girl. But she’s gay. So the boy tries his best to make the girl fall for him
why are you using films like Twilight and Passengers as "good examples"
Bro tried to sneak in twilight
dang, good pitch , i actually went to arc studio
Good, they're awesome
It’s very hard to take someone seriously on storytelling when they have framed posters of ‘The Jungle Book remake’ and ‘Star Wars the Rise of Skywalker’ hanging on the wall behind him.
True, but they also have The Lego Movie, Knives Out and Midsommar. So it evens out.
@@fugit1vegaming397 Knives Out was dumb
Lmao
Midsommar overrated
😂😂
No one would pick you up after any of this advice, threw in an advert on top, and gets a bit of extra income by views.
Respect the hustle, anybody watching looking for advice please ignore.
a lot of shitty screenplays continue to get made into movies
Because 99.9% of the movies they choose are the same super heroes sequels 🤡
Twilight is just price and prejudice
99.9 get rejected can we explain all the bad movies. guess you have to know the right people
Or maybe Girl meets Girl ?
There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.
Ernest Hemingway
Hazel Thayer will be President until Abbie recovers from her extreme mental illness.
The math in the start is all off
Jesus is good be good back to him, he died for you! And he will return soon, I am praying that you guys become saved before the rapture comes. I pray Over all of your lives in Jesus name.
Few days ago I watched the movie "Kiss the girls".
to be honest, it's a very bad movie, with a very mediocre script.
One asks himself, how so mediocre script like this did to the big screen.
And the answer is that your screenplay can be great but if you don't know anyone inside the business, more likely your screenplay it's not going to reach the Big screen.
Also the mediocre screenwriters who are already inside the Industry aren't going to talk to others about your script, just for fear or envy that you can take their place
99% of screenplays get rejected?? That's insane becuase they are some garbage ass movies out there
Today’s audience is more sophisticated…
Like now we wonder if this is helpful content, or a fancy commercial… or - plot twist- both!
When i remember how many terrible scripts see the light of the day that gives me hope 😂 jk
Meh
99.9% is the reason why there hasn't been a good movie in 35 years. If it isn't hero, comic book or bloody it isn't made. CRAP.
MATH!!! 99.9% is NOT about 1 in 1000.
Dude, think about it. 99% means 1 OUT OF 100 will be accepted. But 99.9% means 1/10th of one script will be accepted. That is 90% LESS THAN 1%. So to make the math understandable, he used the total sum of 1,000 to show just how few are actually accepted. So, yeah, like you said. MATH !!
No! I don't believe it. I've seen too man crap movies made.
How about being skilled enough to stay and use real human beings as opposed to this new aged test on something fresh and new. The real skill needed not use AI beauties or insects for a nutritious diet. I'm out. thank you though
why are you dressed like an airline pilot?