Archive for Videos
Writing better scene openings
Screenwriter John August works through a scene to improve its opening.
Writing better action
Screenwriter John August works through a scene to improve the action.
Writing better scene description
Screenwriter John August works through a scene to improve the scene description.
Jump Cuts
As always, learn the rules before you learn to break them.
Behind the Scenes of Troublemaker Studios
Here’s a cool behind the scenes video of Robert Rodriguez’ Troublemaker Studios.
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Video Tutorial: Shot Types
Here’s a quick video that shows different shot types to use in your movie. For more detail on each shot, click here.
Video Tutorial: 180 Degree Rule
I was going to write out a lengthy post explaining the very important 180 degree rule but rather than try to explain it with words, I searched on Youtube for a video example that is very easy to understand. So watch the following video closely and remember to follow the rule!