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The Layers Of The Creative Process (And How They Can Elevate Your Screenwriting) – Gideon's Screenwriting Tips: Now You're a Screenwriter
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Gideon's Screenwriting Tips: Now You're a Screenwriter. Become A Better Film and TV Writer. The Layers Of The Creative Process (And How They Can Elevate Your Screenwriting). Posted by J Gideon Sarantinos. August 4, 2015. June 6, 2016. Writers are always on the lookout for story ideas to develop into films and TV series. Where do these ideas come from? How do you brainstorm? How does a film or TV idea sprout from an original concept? How do you know which ideas are worth keeping and which to discard?
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What’s The Difference Between A Movie Remake and Reboot? – Gideon's Screenwriting Tips: Now You're a Screenwriter
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Gideon's Screenwriting Tips: Now You're a Screenwriter. Become A Better Film and TV Writer. What’s The Difference Between A Movie Remake and Reboot? Posted by J Gideon Sarantinos. July 15, 2014. June 1, 2016. In today’s risk-averse movie studio system, movie product is almost exclusively derived from pre-existing material, including movies and TV shows. There are two key terms used; remake and reboot. Sometimes they are used interchangeably, but they are quite distinct. Remakes tend to be more common amo...
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The Dual Protagonists – Gideon's Screenwriting Tips: Now You're a Screenwriter
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Gideon's Screenwriting Tips: Now You're a Screenwriter. Become A Better Film and TV Writer. Posted by J Gideon Sarantinos. October 25, 2013. April 9, 2016. There is a long held mantra of screenwriting that there can only be one protagonist in each story. It is the character that undergoes the most change. By definition, the protagonist should occupy the most screen time. Ensure your story warrants dual protagonists rather than using them because you haven’t decided who your main character is. Dual protag...
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12 Point Guide To Creating A TV Series – Gideon's Screenwriting Tips: Now You're a Screenwriter
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Gideon's Screenwriting Tips: Now You're a Screenwriter. Become A Better Film and TV Writer. 12 Point Guide To Creating A TV Series. Posted by J Gideon Sarantinos. October 6, 2013. June 10, 2016. Gives a step by step guide to creating a TV series. This is the overall idea of the series. e.g. Lost is about a group of people stranded on an unknown island following a plane crash. After this, explain how you came up with the idea. What was the inspiration behind it? Why does it resonate so well with you?
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Do You Know The Difference Between A Blockbuster And A Tentpole Movie? – Gideon's Screenwriting Tips: Now You're a Screenwriter
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Gideon's Screenwriting Tips: Now You're a Screenwriter. Become A Better Film and TV Writer. Do You Know The Difference Between A Blockbuster And A Tentpole Movie? Posted by J Gideon Sarantinos. November 23, 2013. June 1, 2016. These are film industry terms used to designate a film’s box office actual and predicted success. Both terms refer to large-scale studio movies designed to generate maximum profit. Low budget movies that return a profit are often referred to “breakout hits”. Tentpole is a studio te...
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Why Lies Create Interesting Characters – Gideon's Screenwriting Tips: Now You're a Screenwriter
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Gideon's Screenwriting Tips: Now You're a Screenwriter. Become A Better Film and TV Writer. Why Lies Create Interesting Characters. Posted by J Gideon Sarantinos. August 11, 2014. April 11, 2016. Should the characters in your screenplay lie? Does lying make you a bad screenwriter? What is a lie? Quite simply it’s statement that isn’t entirely true. This can be deliberate or unintended. Malicious or frivolous. Then there are deliberate white lies which often explode in the characters’ faces once the...
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What Are The Main Components Of Disaster Films? – Gideon's Screenwriting Tips: Now You're a Screenwriter
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Gideon's Screenwriting Tips: Now You're a Screenwriter. Become A Better Film and TV Writer. What Are The Main Components Of Disaster Films? Posted by J Gideon Sarantinos. July 7, 2015. February 17, 2016. Disaster films generally fall into the action genre, so make sure there are sufficient visually exciting set pieces for the audience to enjoy. But don’t forget to build up your characters. They need an arc while all the disaster is uprooting their lives. The REALIZATION of the impending disaster. The sev...
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What Are The Main Types Of Disaster Movies? – Gideon's Screenwriting Tips: Now You're a Screenwriter
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Gideon's Screenwriting Tips: Now You're a Screenwriter. Become A Better Film and TV Writer. What Are The Main Types Of Disaster Movies? Posted by J Gideon Sarantinos. June 23, 2015. April 11, 2016. Disaster movies are generally divided into three types:. Remember the tale of the Danish King Canute? Typical natural disaster films involve earthquakes, tornados, floods and other extreme climactic events. These are survival stories and force us to be prepared for the eventual threat of external danger. N...
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4 Types Of Film Narrator To Get Your Screenplay Rocking – Gideon's Screenwriting Tips: Now You're a Screenwriter
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Gideon's Screenwriting Tips: Now You're a Screenwriter. Become A Better Film and TV Writer. 4 Types Of Film Narrator To Get Your Screenplay Rocking. Posted by J Gideon Sarantinos. July 21, 2015. March 9, 2016. Narration in movies has a very different function to voice over. The latter is an off screen voice rather than a character with dialogue. Voice overs have a direct message to the audience. The narrator has a more nuanced role in movies. These are the key types of narrator:. Alternatively, first per...