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Dan O'Bannon's Guide to Screenplay Structure : Inside Tips from the Writer of Alien, Total Recall & Return of the Living Dead
Overview
Dan O'Bannon famously crafted his screenplays using a self-designed system which he called "dynamic structure." This book outlines how O'Bannon's method differs from those of other well-known screenwriting gurus, and illustrates with examples from classic (and not-so-classic) films how dynamic structure can be applied to craft narrative and character. O'Bannon also includes his insights on subjects such as the logic of the three-act structure, the role of the producer in screenplay development, and the psychological principle known as "hedonic adaptation," which has a unique effect on the structuring of screen stories.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781615931309
- ISBN-10: 1615931309
- Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions
- Publish Date: January 2013
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.8 pounds
- Page Count: 272
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