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Explains how to write an original screenplay, adapt a novel or play for a movie, and sell a screenplay
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There seems to be a plethora of film writing books on the market (e.g., by Dwight V. Swain, Michelle Cousin, and Syd Field), but apparently there cannot be too many, since these two new ones take different approaches and are well worth reading. The late Blacker taught at the University of Southern California, and his book is based on his screenwriting lectures. Believing that no great film was ever made from a bad script, he begins with a list of definitions and proceeds to cover conflict, structure, character, exposition, dialogue, form, and production. His book is easy reading and includes appendixes on the services and functions of the Writers Guild of America, plus a list of agents, which is invaluable. Packard takes a more historical view, as he tackles adaptation, story lines, film editing, treatment, copyright, plagiarism, and collaboration, and he includes a glossary of technical terms and a sample script, which is useful. He uses actual Hollywood films as examples. Both books are practical for the budding scriptwriter of any age or experience. Recommended for most large public libraries as well as school and college collections. James L. Limbacher, Jayell Enterprises, Dearborn, Michigan
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The Art of Screenwriting : Story, Script, Markets
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THE ART OF SCREEN WRITING - Story Script Markets
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Later Printing. (xxi) 188 pp. Lightly rubbed on the corners with a flat uncreased spine; previous owner's name inside. The Contents are: Foreword: The Art of Film; Preface by Beatrice Straight; Where Did Screenwriters Come From; Writing for Film as Opposed to Writing for Stage - Time and Space on Film - Film Acting; Adapting Work from Another Genre to Film - Screenplays Based on Novels, Stage Plays, History; Writing Original Screenplays - Story Lines - Actions Visuals and Titles; Developing a Film Head - Learning to Use a Camera - Montage and Film Editing; The Process of Writing - Page by Page and Day by Day - Film Schools; Screen Treatments; Screenplay Format - Glossary of Technical Terms; Marketing and Agentry - Contracts, Unions, Copyright Protections, Plagiarism, Pseudonyms; And Collaboration - The Screenwriter and the Rest of the Film Industry; followed by an afterword and an index. Size: 8vo. Book. Seller Inventory # 227721
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