Writing a Winning Screenplay – Three Major Ingredients
It’s common knowledge that most people feel they have great stories that would be great if only turned into a movie. The sad fact is that lots of people don’t realize that just like the music, or fashion industry, the movie business is a business, and looks for saleable, surefire hits, not misses. However, there are a three items that, if included into your screenplay, could yield great success with landing an agent, or even getting your gem turned into an actual movie.
Take Some Time, Before You Write
Take the time to ponder the three major items that you will need before getting started on your screenplay. Try Brainstorming your ideas. Because mind mapping caters to both sides of the brain at the same time, it makes it a very good way of storing and recalling information, and brainstorming your ideas.
Keep in mind that the more you stick to the formula listed in this article, the better you chances will be of landing an agent, or getting a producer to at least consider your screenplay. So below are the three great items to remember when crafting your blockbuster screenplay:
Plot
It’s a really good idea to focus on your plot from the very beginning of the writing process. The plot is what will get the screenwriting agent or producer interested. Not only will a good plot command and hold a movie business professional’s attention, but your story will also capture the attention of the main people that you are writing the screenplay for in the first place: the audience.
Make it Realistic-
You want to make sure that to some degree your plot is realistic. Even when we consider books like The Wizard of Oz, The Lord of the Rings, and even Dean Koontz’s The Darkest Evening of the Year, we have to take notice that the plots are realistic, even through subjects of ghosts, witches, fairies and hobbits. Go over the plot many times until you know that it is solid. One problem with writing a screenplay, or any story for that matter, is that every writer has his or her own method to producing a completed screenplay. In my opinion, the best way to draft up a screenplay is to go over all the plot ideas before even writing, so that you eliminate chances of writer’s block setting in.
Don’t Give Too Much-
You want to make sure that the plot is not oversaturated with information. If you give your audience, the agent, or producer too much information to digest within 120 minutes, you could run the risk of loosing their attention all together. You want to make sure that the plot is not just simple, but also effective. The best way to garner success with your screenplay writing is to make it short and sweet; pack a mighty punch within a barely two hours. That’s the most important item to concentrate on.
Dialog
You want to make sure that the dialog of your characters rings true and realistic. If you have a priest defending chain smoking and stripping, you might want to change his dialog so that it rings more true to life. The exception to this rule is if the priest in example has been fighting his addictions, and they (his addictions) are vital to the story’s plot of theme, which I’ll cover in more depth later.
Each character has a different personality-
You want to always remember that each character in a story should have his/her own personality. If your characters are beginning to sound exactly the same, not sounding too different from one another, you must go back and revamp the dialog. Each character, not only through their actions, but their speech, shows the producer, potential director, set designer, costume designer, and even director of photography how these character should be dressed, light, and the environments in which they should reside. The more information that you give these different department heads through dialog and actions, the better your characters will turn out on screen.
Make the Dialog Sound Smooth
You want your dialog to flow, like a cool spring of flowing water. Of course, if you really want to do your homework, characters who have speech impediments, or who might be nervous could speak in jumbles, mumble, or talk incoherently. This can also add to the realism of the story. In real life, people don’t speak perfectly all of the time; especially not when they’re in a stressful, situation. Your screenplay should be filled with drama, suspense, thrills, and twists, so there’s no way every single one of your characters is going to talk fluently throughout the entire film. Try to keep this in mind when writing.
Theme
Contrary to what most people think, the theme and the plot are not one in the same, actually, the plot is the story that’s being told, while the theme gives the moral or ethical concept. For instance, one major theme is the movie The Craft was teenage girl’s coming of age. The plot or story wasn’t about young women finding themselves, and meeting new friends, but about what misfits would do, witches at that, if they could tap into a power strong enough to give them what they desire. As you can see, there is a bit of a difference between the plot and the theme. Another example would be the movie Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The plot is about a vampire- actually, the king of all vampires, and how his reign of terror and horror all began from losing his beloved wife after fighting for the Catholic Church. The theme of the movie, however, is about how love conquers all, even in the world of the undead. Try to pay close attention what your theme will be, but remember that it might not come to you right away. Some writers, many successful ones, find their story’s theme after the first draft, and flush out the things that repeat more often.
There are many other tips, tricks, and rules that can help your screenplay shine brightly amongst the others thrown on a producer’s desk, these are but a few.
5 Fall 2009 Films You HAVE To Watch
There were TONS of thrilling movies in 2009. Now that the year drawing to a close, it's a good time to reflect on the awesomeness of Hollywood 2009.
Here’s a list of the 5 Must-Watch Movies of 2009:
1. Men Who Stare At Goats
This film-adaptation of a Jon Ronson book of the same name stars A-Listers like George Clooney and Ewan McGregor. It's about military psychic programs that is almost impossible to believe -- but is no myth. Ewan McGregor plays a reporter who immerses himself in the world of military psychic warfare and remote viewing when he encounters Lyn Cassady (George Clooney), a member of this elite psychic unit. Men Who Stare At Goats might be comedic and highly entertaining… but it's more true than any of us DARE to believe.
2. This Is It.
This much-anticipated Michael Jackson-resurrected-from-the-dead film does NOT disappoint. If you’re a Jackson fan (who isn’t?) and a music lover, this rare, behind-the-scenes look at his rehearsals for his sold-out concerts will be legendary. Chronicling March through June 2009, this movie is made from more than 100 hours of PURE behind-the-scenes footage that features Michael in previously unseen raw and candid light. This movie captures perfectly the singer, dancer, artist and creative genius at work painstakingly perfecting his final, rocking show.
3. 2012
Few of us can resist another apocalyptic movie. 2012 is based on ancient Mayan predictions about an apocalypse when the Mayan calendar ends in that year. With scientists, religions and governments scrambling to decipher the significance of this date, it’s no wonder that 2012 is a proven hit. 2012 tells the story of an academician who leads a group of people in an attempt to counteract predicted apocalyptic events on Earth.
4. Precious
Claireece Precious Jones is forced to endure unimaginable hardships in here young life. She’s continually abused by her mother, raped by her father and grows up poor, angry, illiterate, and in spite of being obese, is generally unnoticed. Precious is a huge film-adaptation of a book by Sapphire that is backed by countless celebrities like Oprah Winfrey herself. Merely watching the trailer is sufficient to move just about anyone’s heart. Precious is an amazing story about overcoming adversity and emerging from your own negative shell.
5. Paranormal Activity
A surprisingly wonderful movie, it tells the story of a young couple and their encounters with a seemingly demonic presence in their suburban home. In an attempt to capture what happens at night, they set up video surveillance. These home videos make up the 99 minute film and show evidence of the malevolent entity in their home.
Oprah Likes Danish White Furniture Look
One of the most respected TV hosts in the world has commented on her approval of a house in Denmark that has been designed using an all-white colour scheme, which makes the most out of limited space.
Oprah Winfrey visited a Danish home and was very impressed with the use of space and furniture, which included white bedroom furniture, white tables, chairs, cabinets and bedside tables. She even commented that it is no wonder Denmark is classed one of the happiest countries in the world, with such a light and airy lifestyle.
“One this is certain – they don’t need all the gratuitous space, something that we have become used to, in order to live happily.” She had a good look around the family home that housed 5 children and two adults, and was amazed at just how small the little one’s rooms were. Oprah commented that “it still felt light and an open space, even though I have wardrobes that are bigger”.
The kitchen of the home was full of white furniture and work surfaces which she said helped to make the most of the small space. The dining room furniture was also light and made use of well. This is quite common in Danish homes, where limited space means families have to use it intelligently and with a careful choice of colors. “When space is limited, it is easy to end up with a dark and uninviting room” said the owner of the Danish home. “The trick is to only have visible what is necessary, and store the rest away”.
Winfrey has recently purchased a new home in Florida and has been keeping her eye out for styling tips lately. She even commented that it is no wonder Denmark is classed one of the happiest countries in the world, with such a light and airy lifestyle. “If I can combine the African look with the clean white look that I saw in Denmark that I will be happy” Oprah stated. Although she admitted that she might need a little help making this work
Go Through The Screen Of Plasma HDTV Television
If an individual is in the market for an HDTV it is important to take into account a number of factors. Those factors include what particular style of HDTV television one wishes to purchase. Specifically, the two most common choices available on the market today are an LCD HDTV and a plasma HDTV television.
In addition to choosing which technology one wishes to invest in, there are a number of other considerations to be taken into account. Those considerations include the size of the television to be purchased, the consumer reviews and which is the best HDTV plasma or LCD television set to purchase.
LCD Or Plasma HDTV Television?
When considering the purchase of an LCD or plasma HDTV television, there are a number of technological factors that the consumer should consider. For example, when it comes to a plasma HDTV television, the potential consumer may want to know that this particular technology of HDTV viewing provides to the viewer very crisp and clear images.
In addition, it is noted that with the plasma HDTV television, that viewing off-center or from the side provides a better picture than those pictures viewed the same way off of the LCD television. Also, many consumers argue that a plasma HDTV television provides brighter and vivid colors to the viewer.
One other consideration to take into account when considering a plasma HDTV television could be interpreted as a negative. Specifically, the life span of a plasma HDTV television is sometimes less in length than a LCD HDTV television.
On the other hand, when considering LCD technology, it is noted amongst many reviewers that this type of technology is gaining on the plasma HDTV television when it comes to the clarity of the picture.One can see that the image is blur at the edges on the LCD screen which is the biggest drawback of LCD technology.
Also, it is important to conduct research on what maybe classified as the best LCD and best HDTV plasma televisions. By conducting one’s homework and determining the best units available, a number of the differentiating factors can be reduced.
Other Factors Consideration Before Buying Plasma HDTV Television
Other factors that should be taken into consideration include specifics outside the realm of the viewing screen. For example one consideration to take into account is the cost of the units. Typically, it is more expensive to purchase a plasma HDTV television.
In addition, the use of LCD technology is less expensive to operate in that less electricity is needed to operate the unit. Additionally, because the LCD HDTV television does not utilize glass for the television viewing screen, the weight of the unit is less cumbersome.
How To Get The Best HDTV Plasma?
If an individual has done their homework and has decided to purchase a plasma HDTV, it is important to take one additional step as part of the purchase strategy. That particular step is to find the best HDTV plasma television available on the market. Generally this process includes conducting one’s research and finding the best HDTV plasma available and that falls within the individual or family’s budget.
Therefore, when endeavoring to find the best HDTV plasma television, it is important to go through a number of steps. Those steps could involve a search utilizing the Internet, going to various electronic stores or talking to a friend or neighbor who has purchased an HDTV plasma TV.
Utilizing The Internet To Find The Best HDTV Plasma TV
If an individual’s goal is to find the best HDTV plasma TV available in accordance with their budget they may wish to begin their search by utilizing the Internet. The first way to begin this process is by searching for the best HDTV plasma TV through an Internet search engine.
Once this search engine has been accessed then simply type into the search bar keywords such as best HDTV plasma TV, quality HDTV plasma, best plasma TV utilizing HDTV technology, etc.The various websites are there to make the search easy for the consumers. Once accomplished simply select the various websites and enter into the site and begin the evaluation process.
Specifically, the evaluation process can compare certain features. Some of those comparison features could include the various reviews posted by consumers of the plasma HDTV, prices, warranties, special features, etc. A possible suggestion of capturing all of these comparisons would be to utilize a spreadsheet and have at the top of that spreadsheet the various headings. In addition, along the left side of the spreadsheet, the various TVs can be listed that match the comparison results.
Visiting Electronic Stores For Choosing Best HDTV Plasma
Another important strategy that can be utilized in looking for the best plasma HDTV monitor or television could be the time investment of visiting various electronic stores. You can visit these shops to look at all the items that are presented on the showroom floor. This will give the individual the opportunity to see for themselves how the video or imagery is portrayed on the monitor as well as testing the various features that the TV or monitor is equipped with.
Talking To HDTV Plasma Owners
One other powerful way that an individual can ascertain as to what is the best HDTV plasma television to purchase is by talking to a neighbor or friend who has recently purchased this item. This strategy will not only allow the individual to talk to the owner and find out about the quality of the picture, set up and features that are offered, but will allow for actual viewing of television programming.
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