Specialization in Professional Screenwriting for Film

Overview

“In this lesson, I'll show you how to use time warp, anecdote, surprise, and suspense to alter the subjective perception of your story; and you'll see how they play with emotion.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Time trial and anecdote, which is part of the Domestika online course: Specialization in Professional Screenwriting for Film. Develop effective film scripts, from concept development to narrative structure and engaging dialogue..

Partial transcription of the video

“Let me share insights on anecdotes and countdowns. two tools I frequently employ: one enriches character development. while the other shapes storytelling. Let's delve into their roles. The anecdote is a sudden occurrence that interrupts the narrative flow. releasing substantial dramatic tension that has been building up. This disruption typically evokes strong emotional responses from the It's a cathartic release of emotion. We often remember films where an anecdote lifts us from a tricky predicament. prompting laughter or surprise. resetting our emotions and enabling us to proceed. These m...”

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Course summary for: Specialization in Professional Screenwriting for Film

• Level: Beginner
• 67% positive reviews (3)
• 602 students
• 7 units
• 101 lessons (17h 57m)
• 68 downloads

• Category

  Writing

• Areas

  Creative Writing, Fiction Writing, Film, Film, Video & TV, Filmmaking, Narrative, Script, TV, Writing