The Social Network Script PDF Download ►► bit.ly/sn-scr Download FREE "Endings & Arcs" Worksheet ►► bit.ly/bs-end 00:00 Intro: The Four Endings in Every Film 01:14 Overview: The Social Network 01:45 Mark's Want & the "Lie" 03:53 Mark's Need & the "Truth" 04:49 The "Fall Arc" Explained 06:26 Mark Establishes a New Want 09:49 The Midpoint & "Lie-Based Actions" 11:24 The "Lie" Replaces The "Truth" 15:30 Mark's Want vs. Need: Want Achieved 17:23 Get Your FREE Screenwriting Worksheet
This is truly one of the most rewatchable films of the 21st century. Every time I watch it I feel like only an hour has passed and every element of its making is absolutely top notch
@@augustgreig9420 it honestly kind of is. Sure citizen Kane is more revolutionary and a better film simple judged on filmmaking alone (it's also one of my favorite movies), but being 30 years old, The Social Network just speaks to me a whole lot more. Simply based on this generation
The complexities of these characters gives the overall narrative a three dimensionality to it and you really feel for these characters that were betrayed such as Eduardo played by (Andrew Garfield). I don't know what really happened in the real situation but the film was very compelling and drew me in through the complex nature of the characters in which drives the story.
I've read a lot of books and watched a lot of videos about characters' wants and needs, but this is the first series I've seen that clearly defined wants and needs and highlighted the differences between the two.
A 3D animated short, available of youtube, called “Alleycats”, is also another best example of this kind of ending. A ninja-cat protagonist, kills the antagonist, a worrier-cat, for killing our protagonist’s father (getting his want), but only to realise he had a son, and fail to realise that he needed to forgive, and move on to find peace (not getting his need).
Nah because he would stab his victims 99 times trying to get that "perfect" angle, but by this point the victim is HELLA dead and the cops already showed up.
I just finished watching the four ending in films series, and all I can say is wow, you guys did an amazing job! Thank you so much for the work you do.
it's a remarkable work you did, I sincerely enjoy when people put all these abstract concepts into the simple layer of math or logic. it helps to understand the whole history of movie making and seek for deep motivations of characters. thank you!
@@deezymain3164 no, im writing a d&d campaign. its the unwritten symphony, the unfinished novel, stuck in my head until i finish the thing so i intend to do a very good job on it
The 4 videos were really great ! Thank you for your work ! Gotta love the use of The Beatles' "Baby You're a Rich Man" at the end of the video, so ironic !
More specifically, need is an internal desire that drives the character's actions through their arc. Our companion article goes in-depth on this if you're interested! www.studiobinder.com/blog/how-to-end-a-story/
How about one of the most overrated? People DON'T talk like that. Not to mention he claimed it wasn't exaggerated when in fact it was a lie. His writing calls attention to the writer, not the characters.
"ZUCC is a sweet looking 19 year old whose lack of any physically intimidating attributes masks a very complicated and dangerous anger. He has trouble making eye contact and sometimes it's hard to tell if he's talking to you or to himself." - That sounds like me, alright, except for being sweet or 19.
I always wanted to tell The Godfather from The Social Network in regard to a story structure, which was so tricky that I haven't been able to tell. Now I can tell because of you StudioBinder!
btw the sound he was making wasn't a glottal stop since a glottal stop is the absence of sound. It was a [k’] ejective consonant which is a click-like sound. A glottal stop is still considered a sound in languages since it functions as one, but doesn't make a sound on it's own. It can only be heard if the vocal folds are vibrating and then abruptly stops or suddenly begin vibrating [aʔa], or when airflow suddenly stops coming from your lungs [hʔh], so in general a sound that needs subglottal airflow More often the vocal folds don't completely stop vibrating and it makes just a short vocal fry sound. The creaks (together) can be interpreted as a glottal stop and the individual creaks have release-like acoustic signatures which can be confused for the release which normal stop consonants make. Which is why he thought it made a sound on it's own even though it has to be next to other sounds for contrast The glottal stop [ʔ] is an allophone of /t/ which means it can replace the [t] sound and people don't notice it. /t/ often doesn't sound like [t], it comes in a variety of allophones. Learning to notice things which isn't contrastive (doesn't make a difference) in your language is hard Resource: ua-cam.com/video/v_0VY17Ufz4/v-deo.htmlsi=y02aweAWG8QBX_Jg
In the screenplay, in the climatic scene Aaron calls back to the opening scene with Sean’s character telling Mark that he was gonna introduce him to girls he wouldn’t normally get to meet and then Sean walks off to check if they’ve crossed 1,000,000 users and mark mutters “you’d do that for me?” sarcastically. I wonder why they chose to omit that from the movie. Maybe too on the nose I suppose. I feel like it’s plausible enough a statement Sean would make and obviously the point of the scene is Mark reflecting on how far they’ve come at the cost of his relationships
Nothing wrong with more Fincher. If you haven't seen it, we have a directing styles video on him you should check out! ua-cam.com/video/F3ZSX3D1dUI/v-deo.html
@@StudioBinder Can yall do a "Directing Style" vid for maybe more indie or less known directors?? Maybe like a Coogler, Safdie Bros, Ben Wheatley, Greta Gerwig, etc.? Just a suggestion, if yall caan. Thanks
There should be a 5th video added to account for movies that have ambiguous/open-ended endings that are up for interpretation such as Inception, Prisoners, The Green Knight, Parasite, etc.
I wish i could click on something which was more superior than "Like.."❤️🔥 Also the social network is a masterstroke. One of the best ironical climaxes.. ❤️
She does! It’s called Creating Character Arcs, and it’s the most comprehensive book on character arcs I’ve come across. Definitely recommend. There’s also a condensed version of it on her website: www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/write-character-arcs/
Hey guys, I have a question about the four ending format specifically the Semi-sweet ending. Does it only count as semi-sweet if the protagonist doesn’t achieve their want period or only if they don’t achieve their initial want? I’m trying to implement this structure into something I’m writing and i don’t fully understand
I’m not a writer but i would say that as long as you maintain control of the balance then go for it. It’s ok, and even realistic, that a characters wants and needs may shift priority over the course of the film…as long as you make it clear.
Can you analyze Steve Jobs too? I think he goes through multiple arcs in his relationships: negative ( or maybe flat ) arc with regard to Woz and Joanna and positive in his relationship with Lisa and John Sculley. What does everybody think?
I think the Steve Job movies were poorly done and deserves a remake by the team who made The Social Network. I think Steve Jobs fits more the character in this movie than even Mark does.
First of all, thanks so much for the high quality content as always. Second, I wonder if there is any sub-category endings along with these 4 typical endings? Ex: I watched Homunculus (2021) and I noted that the ending of the leading character, Nakoshi, is a happy ending since he both achieved his want (dare to face his past) and his need (accept his past and live on). While the supporting character, Ito, has a bittersweet ending because he only achieved his want (face his past) but not his need (accept and live on)
@@StudioBinder I'd like you to break down their visual style and what makes them insanely unique and pulling off the entire concept at the same time. It'd be awesome if you would also break down the pre and post production of a certain music video as an example.
Soul, Back to the Future, Joker, The Godfather, Onward, Rain Man, The Social Network. 7 great movies, but it's too bad there isn't a single movie selected with a female lead.
Can you please make a directing style video on james cameron (director of titanic and avatar ). Thanks for inspiring millions of filmmakers around the world.
The Social Network Script PDF Download ►► bit.ly/sn-scr
Download FREE "Endings & Arcs" Worksheet ►► bit.ly/bs-end
00:00 Intro: The Four Endings in Every Film
01:14 Overview: The Social Network
01:45 Mark's Want & the "Lie"
03:53 Mark's Need & the "Truth"
04:49 The "Fall Arc" Explained
06:26 Mark Establishes a New Want
09:49 The Midpoint & "Lie-Based Actions"
11:24 The "Lie" Replaces The "Truth"
15:30 Mark's Want vs. Need: Want Achieved
17:23 Get Your FREE Screenwriting Worksheet
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*Ban facebook in India. Or atleast make it a paid service.*
What they are doing whatsapp privacy policy is not right.
Everyone is appreciating David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin,
but how about
StudioBinder making such masterpiece video essay.
Appreciate the shout-out :)
This is truly one of the most rewatchable films of the 21st century. Every time I watch it I feel like only an hour has passed and every element of its making is absolutely top notch
You're right, I've already seen it 6 times this year alone! Never gets old
@@kalle3879 I watched it 6 times in theaters, God knows at this point how many times I've watched it in 11 years.
I don't get the love. Is it supposed to be this generations Kane?
@@augustgreig9420 it honestly kind of is. Sure citizen Kane is more revolutionary and a better film simple judged on filmmaking alone (it's also one of my favorite movies), but being 30 years old, The Social Network just speaks to me a whole lot more. Simply based on this generation
@@highwind1991 Fincher's drab digital tone can't even stand up to Welles' B&W. And as for fall arcs, it doesn't even stand up to Raging Bull
The Social Network should have won best picture over the king's speech. To me this is Fincher's magnum opus and it is a masterclass in filmmaking.
The Social Network has lasted the test of time better
These two really need to make another movie together.
IKR? I think Fincher was supposed to direct the trial of chicago 7, or was it molly's game
@@LuisSierra42 Either way, I would’ve loved to have seen his version. In a parallel universe maybe.
That would be great for all of us
@@LuisSierra42 i dont see fincher touching chicago 7 with a tent pole lool just not his thing...molly's game is more his thing
The complexities of these characters gives the overall narrative a three dimensionality to it and you really feel for these characters that were betrayed such as Eduardo played by (Andrew Garfield). I don't know what really happened in the real situation but the film was very compelling and drew me in through the complex nature of the characters in which drives the story.
yup, completely character driven
@@StudioBinder Oh yes definitely.
I've read a lot of books and watched a lot of videos about characters' wants and needs, but this is the first series I've seen that clearly defined wants and needs and highlighted the differences between the two.
Love this movie. Hate the last line tho. He WAS an asshole, that’s the whole point. What the whole movie was building up to
True, the ending could also be seen as a hopeless gesture with Mark waiting for something that'll never come
A 3D animated short, available of youtube, called “Alleycats”, is also another best example of this kind of ending. A ninja-cat protagonist, kills the antagonist, a worrier-cat, for killing our protagonist’s father (getting his want), but only to realise he had a son, and fail to realise that he needed to forgive, and move on to find peace (not getting his need).
The fact that mark is continuously refreshing the page means that he is trying to be more social in life and embrace his need.
Hey, you made it! Now the four ending examples are complete!
Cheers! Hope the four videos keep helping everyone
@@StudioBinder Definitely! It shall certainly be helpful, that’s for sure.
Perfect channel for me wanting to become a filmmaker. I learned a lot of things about films from this channel. I hope you get 1 million subscribers.
on our way!
I still believe Fincher is the zodiac killer.
He is yeah,
Would explain so much
Nah because he would stab his victims 99 times trying to get that "perfect" angle, but by this point the victim is HELLA dead and the cops already showed up.
🤣👍
😅
I just finished watching the four ending in films series, and all I can say is wow, you guys did an amazing job! Thank you so much for the work you do.
I like that the keypoints made were presented in the social media profile style
Details 👀
@@StudioBinder who's your narrator? he's absolutely incredible!
@@mobbs8229 Yeah! Sounds like a younger David Attenborough 😂
it's a remarkable work you did, I sincerely enjoy when people put all these abstract concepts into the simple layer of math or logic. it helps to understand the whole history of movie making and seek for deep motivations of characters. thank you!
Sometimes in life we need bittersweet endings for a shot of redemption. Thank you once again for this infotmative episode Studiobinder!
Thanks for watching!
Fantastic video! Still can't get over how the cold breath is CGI 8:11
Some of the best CGI is subtle!
ive watched all four of the vids in this series and im very satisfied. they are great explainers for the beginner, most compelling, with good examples
Are you perhaps good with film study?
@@deezymain3164 no, im writing a d&d campaign. its the unwritten symphony, the unfinished novel, stuck in my head until i finish the thing so i intend to do a very good job on it
i see the social network, i click it.
Us too 👍
For some reason, this is my favourite type of ending. Amazing video as always!
It does make you feel a certain way :)
The 4 videos were really great ! Thank you for your work !
Gotta love the use of The Beatles' "Baby You're a Rich Man" at the end of the video, so ironic !
Glad you liked them!
Want = Want the character wants
Need = What the story wants for the character
More specifically, need is an internal desire that drives the character's actions through their arc. Our companion article goes in-depth on this if you're interested! www.studiobinder.com/blog/how-to-end-a-story/
@@StudioBinder Thanks, StudioBinder! That’s very lovely of you to provide!
This video is as much a masterpiece as the film it covers
High praise! Glad you liked it :)
Aaron Sorkin is one of the best screenwriter of our times.
No doubt!
How about one of the most overrated? People DON'T talk like that. Not to mention he claimed it wasn't exaggerated when in fact it was a lie. His writing calls attention to the writer, not the characters.
"ZUCC is a sweet looking 19 year old whose lack of any physically intimidating attributes masks a very complicated and dangerous anger. He has trouble making eye contact and sometimes it's hard to tell if he's talking to you or to himself." - That sounds like me, alright, except for being sweet or 19.
It's a great line 👌
Such a detailed and fun episode. Loved this one and looking forward to future videos from you.
More on the way!
This video essay gives me chills! Thank you so much for this amazing content!
I always wanted to tell The Godfather from The Social Network in regard to a story structure, which was so tricky that I haven't been able to tell. Now I can tell because of you StudioBinder!
Happy to help!
btw the sound he was making wasn't a glottal stop since a glottal stop is the absence of sound. It was a [k’] ejective consonant which is a click-like sound. A glottal stop is still considered a sound in languages since it functions as one, but doesn't make a sound on it's own. It can only be heard if the vocal folds are vibrating and then abruptly stops or suddenly begin vibrating [aʔa], or when airflow suddenly stops coming from your lungs [hʔh], so in general a sound that needs subglottal airflow
More often the vocal folds don't completely stop vibrating and it makes just a short vocal fry sound. The creaks (together) can be interpreted as a glottal stop and the individual creaks have release-like acoustic signatures which can be confused for the release which normal stop consonants make. Which is why he thought it made a sound on it's own even though it has to be next to other sounds for contrast
The glottal stop [ʔ] is an allophone of /t/ which means it can replace the [t] sound and people don't notice it. /t/ often doesn't sound like [t], it comes in a variety of allophones. Learning to notice things which isn't contrastive (doesn't make a difference) in your language is hard
Resource:
ua-cam.com/video/v_0VY17Ufz4/v-deo.htmlsi=y02aweAWG8QBX_Jg
Can we just appreciate its soundtrack... (Surely its wow! for me)
I know it from memory
Hi ra makkena
it's great ❤
@@StudioBinder ya i know 😁
Nobody writes drama as good as Mr. Sorkin does!
Sorkin and drama, still a better love story than twilight.
#SorkinIsAsSorkinDoes
Makes me curious, what could he do with other genres? 🤔😁
Me and my imaginary girlfriend have a better love story than twilight.
@@devilsadvocate4081 😂😂😂😂
He's the best!
🤮🤮🤮
This analysis is amazing. Awesome job 🙌🏼
Appreciate the feedback!
I used to like facebook and i loved this movie. i hate facebook now, but love this movie still.
This video made me put this movie back in my top 10
Great to hear!
I really love the narrators voice
We do too!
It's getting taken of Netflix uk in 3 days so I've been watching it back to back so now I can watch it in my sleep
haha that's dedication
This series was incredibly helpful! Thx alot!
Cheers!
This Is The End...And Yet...I Want More!
The series is over, but more vids are on the way!
In the screenplay, in the climatic scene Aaron calls back to the opening scene with Sean’s character telling Mark that he was gonna introduce him to girls he wouldn’t normally get to meet and then Sean walks off to check if they’ve crossed 1,000,000 users and mark mutters “you’d do that for me?” sarcastically. I wonder why they chose to omit that from the movie. Maybe too on the nose I suppose. I feel like it’s plausible enough a statement Sean would make and obviously the point of the scene is Mark reflecting on how far they’ve come at the cost of his relationships
My #1 favourite film
Great choice
Yes!!! This is what I am expecting from studio binder .can you make more videos on David fincher? Please
Nothing wrong with more Fincher. If you haven't seen it, we have a directing styles video on him you should check out! ua-cam.com/video/F3ZSX3D1dUI/v-deo.html
This film is in my top 10 of all time. Sorkin and Fincher maan..woof
A worthy film for the list!
@@StudioBinder Can yall do a "Directing Style" vid for maybe more indie or less known directors?? Maybe like a Coogler, Safdie Bros, Ben Wheatley, Greta Gerwig, etc.? Just a suggestion, if yall caan. Thanks
Thank you 🙏🏾 for the in depth explanation
Hope it helped!
Fincher I all time my favorite and best at his work
He's a genius
These guys doing excellent job...
Thanks for watching!
It's weird watching these old clips now with the knowledge that Armie Hammer was a psychotic cannibal the entire time
😅
phenomenal job 👌.. ur the best
Enjoy!
There should be a 5th video added to account for movies that have ambiguous/open-ended endings that are up for interpretation such as Inception, Prisoners, The Green Knight, Parasite, etc.
You should make a video on Fincher's Impossible shots. He did it in Fight Club, Panic Room, and The Social Network.
We go over his cinematography in our directing style video! ua-cam.com/video/F3ZSX3D1dUI/v-deo.html
As always best and so much informative...👍🏻
Educate and entertain 👌
Armie Hammer was in this movie while Helena Bonham Carter was in Fight Club. But both of them were in The Lone Ranger (2013)
I wish i could click on something which was more superior than "Like.."❤️🔥
Also the social network is a masterstroke.
One of the best ironical climaxes.. ❤️
💖 We'll take the like
That's the story of how Mark,from a human becomes a lizard. A cold blooded reptile.
Hey, StudioBinder I would love for you guys to upload the Part 2 to the Paul Thomas Anderson directing style!!!!
On its way!
David fincher
Is The director
Truly
one of the best we have
@@StudioBinder please make a video on Zodiac by david Fincher
Underrated masterpiece for sure
Does K.M. Weiland has a book written? I'd like to read the book where her phrases come from :)
She does! It’s called Creating Character Arcs, and it’s the most comprehensive book on character arcs I’ve come across. Definitely recommend.
There’s also a condensed version of it on her website: www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/write-character-arcs/
Link to her book is in the description!
Awsome breakdown ... ending.
That was the goal :)
@@StudioBinder Great
Best channel ever
💖
You are my friend StudioBinder!
We are!
Thanks, guys!
Hope it helps!
Great video!!!
Thanks for watching!
thank you guys
Thank you!
@@StudioBinder
When is Episode 9 of The Shot List coming out? It’s really really useful for my media class currently 😁
We currently don't have an Episode 9 in the works, but there's something similar we're working on!
@@StudioBinder Ah great! Can’t wait to see it 😁😊
Hey guys, I have a question about the four ending format specifically the Semi-sweet ending. Does it only count as semi-sweet if the protagonist doesn’t achieve their want period or only if they don’t achieve their initial want? I’m trying to implement this structure into something I’m writing and i don’t fully understand
I’m not a writer but i would say that as long as you maintain control of the balance then go for it. It’s ok, and even realistic, that a characters wants and needs may shift priority over the course of the film…as long as you make it clear.
Can you analyze Steve Jobs too? I think he goes through multiple arcs in his relationships: negative ( or maybe flat ) arc with regard to Woz and Joanna and positive in his relationship with Lisa and John Sculley. What does everybody think?
That's an interesting character study too!
I think the Steve Job movies were poorly done and deserves a remake by the team who made The Social Network.
I think Steve Jobs fits more the character in this movie than even Mark does.
Both movies were terrible
Can anybody tell me who's the narrator / voice actor? He's great.
Paul Gregory!
Can you guys do a playlist about scene coverage . And also do a directors series about Terrence Malik 😊
we have a video on film coverage here! ua-cam.com/video/EBykqNDKbKY/v-deo.html
Ok do a video about Terrence Malik plz
plzz make a video analysis about wong kar wai movie,in particular in the mood for love
thanks for the suggestion!
I am not able to download any of the PDFs you have provided on your website.
First of all, thanks so much for the high quality content as always.
Second, I wonder if there is any sub-category endings along with these 4 typical endings?
Ex: I watched Homunculus (2021) and I noted that the ending of the leading character, Nakoshi, is a happy ending since he both achieved his want (dare to face his past) and his need (accept his past and live on). While the supporting character, Ito, has a bittersweet ending because he only achieved his want (face his past) but not his need (accept and live on)
Love your content.
Plz upload once upon a time in Hollywood script in studiobinder
Thanks for the suggestion!
I live for these video's
Glad you liked them ❤
Superb video
Thanks for watching!
Just finished watching this what a coincidence
Perfect timing :)
sweet ending: Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood
bitter ending: Death Note
semi-sweet ending: Neon Genesis Evangelion
bitter-sweet ending: Cowboy Bebop
monke
Make a video about music videos and their directors like Joseph Khan, Antoni Tammi etc..
What would you like broken down?
@@StudioBinder I'd like you to break down their visual style and what makes them insanely unique and pulling off the entire concept at the same time.
It'd be awesome if you would also break down the pre and post production of a certain music video as an example.
StdioBinder = Best Channel On UA-cam
We're working on it!
Also please do a video on how to write a comedy
we have video on dark comedy you would like! ua-cam.com/video/N6grnNDRVOE/v-deo.html
This movie and “Lady Bird” are the 2 films I consider perfect.
Nice! What makes Lady Bird so good to you?
Duuuuude this guuuuuuoood👌
💯
brilliant !✨
Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Plz make a video about naturalism and realism in movies
Thanks for the suggestion!
.. how about an analysis of a film with a disillusionment arc? It would be great to close this series.
Please make a video on how to deal with "conventional" and "unconventional" stories and present them in a healthy manner
what do you mean by conventional and unconventional?
I wish u do a one to the steve jobs movie....there are no good breakdowns for that movie, ...yet it's a master piece
Awesome & Thanks :)
Hope you enjoyed it!
@@StudioBinder Yeah :)
What would la land be: bitter-sweet or semi-sweet???
That's an interesting one. Probably semi-sweet
Studiobinder's explanation. It's cleaner.
That's the goal!
Soul, Back to the Future, Joker, The Godfather, Onward, Rain Man, The Social Network. 7 great movies, but it's too bad there isn't a single movie selected with a female lead.
Can you please make a directing style video on james cameron (director of titanic and avatar ). Thanks for inspiring millions of filmmakers around the world.
Thanks for the suggestion!
In Fall / Roman Empire Commodus has a very negative character arc
thank you.....
Is there actually only four endings to a movie ?
Awesome
Hey yah before 1k
Welcome!
Erica is the creation of sorkin and not the real character but she represents the core element of Zuckerberg's struggle. That's what art is.
Thanx!