Man vs. Self: The Ultimate Inner Conflict in Literature We’re diving into man vs. self, the ultimate storytelling conflict. We’ll explore examples from film and literature, and share a few writing tips to help you master this internal conflict in your own stories. Read post Man vs....
Jordan Schonig, a professor with a Ph.D. in Cinema and Media Studies from the University of Chicago, breaks down the key elements of the classic Hollywood narrator in his film studies lecture, and how we can still see the seed of the Golden Age of Hollywood in modern storytelling. You c...
In modern times, film has risen as the leading modality for storytelling. The central theme of heroes continues to reoccur in this modality and is testified by the dominance of action hero movies in the box office. The purpose of this paper is to develop a model that details how to craft...
Plot diagrams are a good way to study these elements in plotting and structure. A favorite of mine, and the one I use in conjunction with Scrivener to write each scene of my novels, is whatShawn CoynecallsThe Five Commandments of Storytelling. Another structure similar to this one is the S...
Direction and cinematography also play vital roles; they set the tone, atmosphere, and visual style, making the movie aesthetically pleasing and enhancing its storytelling. Moreover, a well-executed soundtrack can elevate a film's mood and emotion, creating an immersive experience. Marketing and ...
This video cannot be played because of a technical error.(Error Code: 102006) Intention Credit: Khoa Vo You can call this element storytelling, picking the right subject, shooting at the perfect moment, etc. To me, it gathers all of these concepts and I call it intention. ...
Freytag's pyramid was invented nearly two hundred years ago, before the invention of the radio, film, and television transformed storytelling. So it's not surprising thatplot structuretheory has advanced since then. Some key elements remain the same, but some have shifted. ...
If you’re using statistics, data, or other storytelling elements, consider adding them in either full-screen format or over-the-shoulder of the subject matter expert who is speaking in the video.In these two examples, we use kinetic text in the background––not only to add a pleasant ...
Immerse your documentary films in rich visuals with our Documentary Film LUTs. This pack includes 18 meticulously crafted lookup tables tailored to complement the storytelling essence of documentaries. Achieve consistent and professional color grading, enhancing the narrative impact and visual depth for an...
Storytelling 101: Character, Conflict, Context & Craft Take the Class Narrative Writing Styles So far, you have a list of ingredients, but you don’t have a recipe. Let’s explore some of the most common narrative writing styles so you can figure out how to proceed with the story that’...