
Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting
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Unlike other popular approaches to screenwriting, Story is about form, not formula. Employing examples from more than one hundred films, McKee imparts a philosophy that reaches beyond rigid rules to identify the more elusive components that distinguish quality stories from the rest of the pack. Beginning with basic definitions (What is a beat? A scene? A scene sequence? An act climax? A film climax?), McKee not only brilliantly unravels the mysteries of standard three-act dramatic structures but also demystifies atypical structures such as two-act, seven-act, and even eight-act films exposing the limitations of each genre; spotlighting the importance of theme, setting, and atmosphere; and highlighting the importance of character versus characterization. HC, 466 pages.
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ISBN: 9780060391683
Published Date: January 1, 1997
Publisher: ReganBooks
Language: English
Page Count: 466
Size: 9.52" l x 6.45" w x 1.44" h