Sunday 20 January 2013

Note the meanings/definitions of these terms on your blog:

- Screenplay: Video plays and see on the screen.
- Storyboard: Illustration or images
- Plagiarism: An act or instance of using or closely imitating of another author without authorization.
- Pitch: Set-up
- Genre: A class or category
- Conceptualize: Logline
- Synopsis: A brief summary of the plot
- 3 Act Structure: to bulid up the story
- Set Up, Confrontation, Resolution: part of 3 act structure
- Treatment: an act or manner
- Storyline: A detailed description of the plot
- Motive: A mission or task must be done.
- Conflict: having a hard time/ period that key character face.

What makes a good story? (in point form)

Theme
Theme should be grown on the story, so the audience will learn while reading/ watching it.

3 act structure
ACT1: setup
ACT2: confrontation
ACT3: resolution (climax)

 Plot
 Often about a conflict or struggle that the main character goes through.
 The main character should win or lose

Character(s)
 Before you start writing, know your characters well.
 Main character should be someone readers can feel something in common with, or at least care about.

Setting
 Set your story in a place and time that will be interesting or familiar.