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Anatomy of a Great Scene — dissecting the four main elements of a great scene, including conflict, plot function, character development, and blocking & staging.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Great Scenes
00:56 - What Makes a Scene Great?
03:08 - Chapter 1: Conflict
08:21 - Chapter 2: Character Development
12:42 - Chapter 3: Plot Function
16:25 - Chapter 4: Blocking & Staging
20:18 - Deep Dive: The Silence of the Lambs
25:03 - Takeaways
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ANATOMY OF A GREAT SCENE
What makes a great movie scene? While no two scenes are the same, there are consistent elements of a great scene. In this video, we’re going to take a scalpel to some of the best scenes in film history to understand the anatomy of a great scene. These include conflict, character development, plot function, and blocking & staging. A great scene doesn’t need all four of these elements — the recipe for each scene is unique and variant. Let’s look at them individually.
Without conflict, there would be no storytelling. Through the course of a single story, the protagonist must encounter conflict and obstacles in the way of their goal. At a scene level, the conflict can be minimal as long as their is sufficient conflict overall. And there are different types that can be employed like physical, verbal, internal, or environmental conflict.
A great scene should also be designed to serve the character along their arc. An individual scene can function as a tiny nudge in that direction or a full-on shove — but without some effect on the character, you might have to question if you need the scene at all.
The same criteria applies to how the scene functions on a plot level. Does the scene move the plot forward (and in the right direction) or does it slow the pacing and feel out of place? It’s one thing to write a great scene on its own but if it doesn’t add to the storytelling, it’s best to cut it.
Finally, it is the director’s responsibility to turn these written elements into a functional scene with blocking and staging. Is the camera static or would the scene benefit from a slow push in? Is there a way to use the character’s movements in the scene to enhance the conflict or character development?
The combination and execution of these elements is completely flexible and subjective. But when the elements of a great scene come together, there’s nothing better.
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♬ SONGS USED:
“Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
“Twin Peaks Theme” by Angelo Badalamenti
“Night Piece for Saxophone and Orchestra” by Bernard Herrmann
“Blood Trails” by Carter Burwell
“The Verdict” by Ennio Morricone
“Father Son” by Makeup & Vanity Set
“Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr.
“Mystery Math” by Danny Elfman
“Water, Ocean” by by Jung Jae Il
“The Braying Mule” by Ennio Morricone
“Treat Her Right” by Roy Head
“Hinting” by The Kitimangoes
“Heat” by Kronos Quartet
“Adagio Per Archi E Organo in Sol Minore” by David Parry
“Los Paramos” by Makeup & Vanity Set
“Jack’s Smirking Revenge” by The Dust Brothers
“Shallow” by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper
“Tsiolkovskij” by Makeup & Vanity Set
“The Searchers Soundtrack Suite” by Max Steine
“Toys” by Makeup & Vanity Set
“Citizen Kane Suite” by Bernard Herrmann
“Dead Already” by Thomas Newman
“Singin’ In The Rain” by Gene Kelly
“Bulletin Board” by Howard Shore
“Visit to Lecte”r by Howard Shore
“You Look Like A Rube” by Howard Shore
“A Neverending Beam of Light “by Makeup & Vanity Set
“Tangra” by Makeup & Vanity Set
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How to Write Compelling Plot Twists — a writer’s guide to writing plot twists, including the three most important elements to consider (misdirection, clues, and structure).
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro — What is a Plot Twist?
01:03 - Plot Twist Types and Definition
02:30 - Technique 1: Misdirection
09:23 - Technique 2: Breadcrumbs
14:25 - Technique 3: Story Structure
18:44 - Final Takeaways
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HOW TO WRITE PLOT TWISTS
When executed well, plot twists in movies can be shocking and thrilling at the same time. The best pilot twist movies figured out how to deliver these reversals to the audience so they don’t feel cheated. Anyone can be revealed as the killer in the end, but writing plot twists that work requires thoughtful consideration, misdirection, and clues. In this video, we’ll look at some of the most compelling plot twists in movies and the three elements that every writer should consider when learning how to write the perfect plot twist.
WRITING PLOT TWISTS REQUIRES MISDIRECTION
A plot twist is when the storyteller flips reality on its head, presenting an unexpected truth that changes everything. Misdirection is a key element in how this is done — focusing the audience’s attention in one area while the truth is hidden in another. But there are unspoken rules when it comes to writing plot twists, the primary of which is that the big reveal needs to make logical sense. And to lay the groundwork for the plot twist to not feel like a cheat, the writer needs to incorporate clues, which we like to call breadcrumbs.
COMPELLING PLOT TWISTS HAVE CLUES
For a truly satisfying reversal, as we can see in the best plot twist movies, the writer and director should leave clues that are only apparent on a second viewing. Those tiny details that flew under the radar now appear to be so obvious in hindsight. This is easier said than done — since even the most casual movie-goer knows everything we see or hear is important. The trick is learning how to drop those breadcrumbs in such a way that the viewer can easily disregard them.
WHEN TO REVEAL THE PLOT TWIST
A final consideration is to decide when and where the big plot twist is revealed. Naturally, every story is different, so there is no “one size fits all” approach to structuring compelling plot twists. Some of the best plot twist movies flip the script at the midpoint when the last thing you expect is for the story to take a completely different direction. In many cases, the best plot twists are unveiled as a break into Act 3, propelling the story toward its climax. Some filmmakers save their shocking reveal for the very end, leaving the audience slack-jawed as the credits roll.
The art of a plot twist is a delicate balance between the amount of misdirection, the dispensing of clues, and where in the story the plot twist will have the greatest impact.
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♬ SONGS USED:
"Technically, Missing" - Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross
"The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)" - John Williams
"Shark Alert" - The Magnetic Buzz
"Last But Not Least (Instrumental)" - Chelsea McGough
"In Love with Emi" - Fabien Fustinoni
"Going Undercover" - Borrtex
"Verbal Kint" - John Ottman
"Memento (Main Theme)" - David Julyan
"The Cue From Hell" - Marco Beltrami
"Schoolyard 2"
"A Battle in the East" - Rhythm Scott
"Still Need Syndrome" - Yarin Primak
"Malcolm's Story / Cole's Secret" - James Newton Howard, Pete Anthony
"Malcolm Is Dead"
"Passacaglia - Allegro moderato" - Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra
"On the Nature of Daylight" - Max Richter
"Glass" - Claudio Laucci
"1986" - Angel Salazar
"The Murder" - Bernard Herrmann
"Prologue" - Michael Abels
"Hypnosis"
"Lost" - Generation Lost
"Noah Visits" - James Newton Howard
"The Shed Not To Be Used"
"State Lines (Instrumental)" - Aaron Kellim
"Twist and Shout" - The Beatles
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The Tracking Shot in Film — the ultimate guide to this very popular and useful camera movement, including considerations for lenses, speed, direction, stabilizers, editing, and more.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Tracking Shots
00:54 - What is a Tracking Shot?
02:39 - Chapter 1: Types of Movement
07:30 - Chapter 2: Frame & Angle
11:47 - Chapter 3: Blocking & Staging
14:59 - Chapter 4: Editing & Duration
16:55 - Takeaways
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ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE TRACKING SHOT
There are many types of camera movement in cinema, but one in particular is perhaps the most common: the tracking shot. In this video, we will explore the art of the tracking shot in film, including the many considerations involved and how this camera movement adds to visual storytelling.
WHAT IS A TRACKING SHOT
A tracking shot is any shot in which a camera independently follows one or more moving characters. This excludes similar shots like a pan or tilt where the camera is otherwise stationary. A camera moving through a location with multiple characters also doesn’t qualify because we aren’t specifically following anyone.
HOW TO DO A TRACKING SHOT
There are many factors to consider when filming a tracking shot. These include the lens, depth of field, speed of movement, direction, what sort of stabilizer to use, framing and camera angle, blocking and staging, and editing.
Wide lenses tend to amplify the speed of a tracking shot, while a telephoto lens can compress the foreground, middle ground, and background to create layers of movement. A shallow depth of field can isolate your subject.
Speed is also a consideration — if you want to generate suspense (go slow), if you want to add energy (go fast). This also determines which direction you want the camera to track the character. Following them from behind might suggest tension or mystery while leading them from the front can create a more powerful or confident perspective.
There are many types of stabilization that each have an effect on the tracking shot. For example, a smooth dolly shot or Steadicam tracking shot vs. a frenetic handheld camera. Drones have recently begun expanding the scope and range of the tracking shot.
Do you want a more neutral tracking shot, try framing the subject in a medium shot. For a more intense or claustrophobic tracking shot effect, tighten the frame into a close-up. Finally, the question becomes, how long do you sustain the tracking shot? Should the shot last for over two minutes, or should you cut between multiple tracking shots instead?
There’s a reason the tracking shot in film is so popular — it can accomplish so many moods and energies. And once you understand how versatile the tracking shot is, you’ll be hooked.
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♬ SONGS USED:
“All Along the Watchtower” by Jimi Hendrix
“Battle Without Honor or Humanity” by Hotel
“Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” by Santa Esmeralda
“HWY 104 Surveying Sands by Makeup and Vanity Set
“Los Paramos by Makeup and Vanity Set
“Tangra by Makeup and Vanity Set
“Kidnappers Lair by Alexandre Desplat
“Lonely Summertime by The Rocking Berries
“Quantum II by Makeup and Vanity Set
“Keep Moving by Makeup and Vanity Set
“Crush by Makeup and Vanity Set
“Nonplus by Makeup and Vanity Set
“The Pursuit of the Falcon by John Williams
“Future Markets by Johnny Greenwood
“Tannhauser Gate by Makeup and Vanity Set
“Toys” by Makeup and Vanity Set
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