Script analysis deconstructing screenplay fundamentals / James Bang.
| Author/creator | Bang, James, 1972- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | London ; New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2022. |
| Description | 1 online resource |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Theme and premise -- Character -- Story -- Structure -- Setting -- Techniques and tools -- The Apartment (Romance/Comedy/Drama), 1960 -- Toy Story (Animation/Family), 1995 -- The Dark Knight (Action/Crime/Drama/Thriller), 2008 -- Whiplash (Indie/Music/Drama), 2014 -- Get Out (Horror/Mystery/Thriller), 2017 -- Lady Bird (Comedy/Drama), 2017 -- Parasite (Comedy/Drama/Thriller), 2019. |
| Abstract | "A comprehensive step-by-step guide to deconstructing screenplay fundamentals, this book will allow readers to understand the elements, functions and anatomy of a screenplay. Not only will this book enable readers to accomplish a thorough analysis of a screenplay and understand the dramatic elements and their functions, but screenwriters will be able to apply these steps to their own writing. The book explores theme and premise, provides an in-depth study of character development, and breaks down the dramatic elements needed to construct a solid screenplay. It provides examples of the three-act structure, The Hero's Journey, and the sequence method. Furthermore, it explores how the main plot and subplots are used in a storyline and discusses the importance of setting. Finally, it reveals screenwriting techniques and tools used by professional screenwriters, such as dramatic irony, reversal, and setup/payoff. To connect with a broad range of readers, the case studies used in this book are mainly from contemporary films, including Get Out (2017), Lady Bird (2018), The Dark Knight (2008), Toy Story (1994), Parasite (2019) and Whiplash (2014). Readers will understand how professional screenwriters use fundamental elements to construct, shape, develop, and tell a visual story. After reading this book, readers will comprehend the components critical to developing a screenplay. Ideal for students of screenwriting and filmmaking who want to better understand how to comprehensively analyse a screenplay, as well as professional screenwriters who want to utilise this method to better develop their own scripts"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Bang, James, 1972- Script analysis London ; New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2022 9780367687380 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2021057897 |
| ISBN | 9781000590517 (epub) |
| ISBN | 9781003138853 (ebook) |
| ISBN | (hardback) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |