3 Act Plot Structure - Syd Field
Act 1
During in the first 10 minutes the audience decides whether or not they like the film
Therefore they need to be shown/given a reason why the should care - like a hook
Then for the rest of the first 30 mins we learn the nature of the problem
Plot point 1 (particularly important points in the story, which alters the general dynamic of the film - they occur 3 times, in between acts and one in the middle)
Act 2
The main characters fight their enemies helplessly, in more and more extremely problematic situations
There is then normally a point where the situation begins to improve - possibly the protagonists win a small battle, but there is still a long way before a resolution.
Plot point 2 - the protagonist realises they have been tackling the problem in entirely the wrong way, this then leads into act 3
Act 3
The hero takes control and will normally battle the enemy on their own territory
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2 comments:
I love your blog alix it makes for fascinating reading! so much done as well, excellent range and depth too.
i would finish off the field stuff asap and concentrate your efforts on your pre-production work - as you have done so far - and you can keep drawing on your thriller influences along the way.
standard-wise - high A so far, so well done
ms b
oh i forgot - opening sequences - focus on those when viewing films from now on x
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