THE SCREENPLAY P.1

Have you ever read a screenplay? What is a screenplay used for? What are 3 important things that you should keep in mind when writing one? How do you think a hollywood formatted screenplay is different than a 2 column AV script?

   Yes, I have read a couple screenplays. A screenplay is used for knowing what is suppose to be on the screen. When writing a screenplay you should always format it correctly. Also, make sure you have your story arc and your plot nice and clear. This way your audience will be dragged in easily and quickly. A screenplay doesn't have 2 columns like the AV script. 

HERO'S JOURNEY INFOGRAPHIC SCAVENGER HUNT

Why did you select this image? What about it symbolizes or describes the hero's journey for you?

I selected this image because it breaks down The Hero's Journey in Star Wars.The film has one of the best and most basic Hero's Journey. There is a reason why Star Wars is one of the most beloved franchises. That's no coincidence. It's because it follows The Hero's Journey in a perfect way.

SAMURAI FILMS AND STAR WARS?!

How did Kurosawa influence George Lucas? What parts of the samurai film did Lucas incorporate into Star Wars? What is the most interesting thing that you learned in this video?

   He helped him make his space opera into a beloved and successful franchise. He got the Star Wars wipe transition from Kurosawa. Also, R2-D2 and C-3PO were inspired from Kurosawa's film, The Hidden Fortress. He also took a shot from Seven Samurai, where bandits walk over a hill, and placed it in the Star Wars prequels. I really enjoyed the history lesson about the war and how it had an impact on film making. For example, after the war everyone left the city and moved into the suburbs. Therefore, nobody went to the movies anymore.

MOVIE PLOTS DONE TO DEATH

Pick one of these plots and answer the following questions:

Plot - Probably-uptight workaholic learns what’s important in life

1. Summarize this plot type.
    This plot is your basic blind man to the world. He's obsessed with working as hard as he can and not enjoying life. Think of him as Squidward from Spongebob SquarePants.
2. Why is this plot so overused?
    It's very overused because it's an easy way for a filmmaker to sell himself as a great storyteller. He can talk about the importance of life in a boring, cheesy, and simple way and your basic movie goer will find it deep and thought-provoking. When really it isn't. It's easy, overrated and makes money.
3. How do you think this plot type be done in a new way?

   Perhaps you could have the character stretch to the limit where he can go no further with his life. He has to fight his mind to gain the memories of when he enjoyed the life. They're there but not in his hands. He must look for them. He runs into someone younger going through the same problem. They also need their life back. Our hero helps this character find his way. After our hero does that, he realizes that there is nothing for him. He helped one person reach their life potential and sees that he can't do the same. He gives up in an honorable way, as we give our understanding and respect to him.

    

HERO'S JOURNEY ARCHETYPES

Which archetype seems easiest to write? Which do you think seems the most difficult? Why? What archetype do you understand the least? Why? What kind of hero's do you like telling stories about?

  

JOSEPH CAMPBELL'S MONOMYTH

What is the hero's journey? What parts of the structure stand out and seem the most important to you?

   Joseph Campbell broke down the basic story every hero goes through. This is known as the Hero's Journey. The hero is starts off in his ordinary world. He is given the option of the journey/quest. Once they've accepted they enter a new and unexplored world. This world has different living beings, rules, and threats. But of course this hero can't face evil alone. He always has his companions there to help. Throughout this journey the hero and his allies go through a series of obstacles and tests. After facing pure evil and overcoming their power these hero's are rewarded with something meaningful, and worth it. They've changed and now live their lives differently. I really enjoy the part where they enter the new and different world because you can create anything you want and break/make the rules.

THE 7 BASIC PLOTS

Pick two of these plot types that most interest you and write about them. Why does each of these plot types interest you? What makes them seem more interesting than the other ones? Which two of the plot lines out of the seven would you like to use for a future video project? Why?

  From the seven plot types I chose overcoming the monster and voyage and return. They interest me because you can come up with just about anything for them. One can make "great evil" just about anything. Also, the "magic land with crazy rules" is another opportunity to let your mind do what it does best. You can ask yourself, what is this crazy land? What are these crazy rules? You can literally do just about anything. You can even have other plot points cross through these to plots to have a better story.