What are Your Preferred Methods for Structure? (ie Sequencing, Snyder Beat Sheet etc)
I use something very close to what Ducky posted above. However, I also find it interesting that, in the past, here in this forum, when discussing structure of iconic films, posters couldn't agree on what scene was the catalyst, midpoint, etc.
Which is a good thing. Because these beats shouldn't be so obvious that you may as well have a little pop-up icon in the film saying, "End of Act One."
A good script, a good film, is seamless.
IMO, the writer knows these beats because she/he created the world. But it shouldn't be obvious to the reader or audience. When you use what I consider STC's ham-fisted beat sheet you feel so compelled to hit beat X on page Y it not only limits you it makes you go for the obvious. And while I'm on the STC beat sheet, what the heck is Fun and Games?.
I use something very close to what Ducky posted above. However, I also find it interesting that, in the past, here in this forum, when discussing structure of iconic films, posters couldn't agree on what scene was the catalyst, midpoint, etc.
Which is a good thing. Because these beats shouldn't be so obvious that you may as well have a little pop-up icon in the film saying, "End of Act One."
A good script, a good film, is seamless.
IMO, the writer knows these beats because she/he created the world. But it shouldn't be obvious to the reader or audience. When you use what I consider STC's ham-fisted beat sheet you feel so compelled to hit beat X on page Y it not only limits you it makes you go for the obvious. And while I'm on the STC beat sheet, what the heck is Fun and Games?.
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