3-Act Structure
Why do we use 3-Act story structure when telling stories.
It's effective
Simply put, what is the "Dramatic Question?"
Will the character solve their dilemma?
What is the main thing that happens in Act 3?
the dilemma is resolved either for or against the main character.
Generally speaking, one page of script is equal to how much screen time?
one page = one minute of screen time.
Explain what a reflector does. What does a diffuser do?
Reflector = Illuminates the subject, and can also slightly change the color of the subject.
Diffuser = Makes the subject look less bright
Who is the main character in the film The Matrix? What is at stake for them?
Neo. Humanities survival.
What part of the 3-Act Structure should be on the first 10 pages of a feature length script?
The Setup
What happens in the "fun and games" section of a movie?
What you would expect to happen, given the premise.
Whatever the resolution to your dramatic question, this is the moment where the opposite seems inevitable.
Act 2 Turning Point
Explain what subtext is.
What is said without actually being said.
Regarding the filming "Order of Operations", who typically yells "Quiet on set!"
Assistant Director
Name the movie.
Logline: In 1945, immediately following the end of Second World War, a woman who lives with her two photosensitive children on her darkened old family estate in the Channel Islands becomes convinced that the home is haunted.
The Others
The 3-Act story structure shares some similarities to what other story structure by Joseph Campbell?
The Hero's Journey.
What happens during the Act I Turning Point of a story?
The character embarks on the journey.
***DAILY DOUBLE***
This gets the movie going. It's often a big event or the hero gets delivered bad news.
scene structure can also be thought of as:
Beginning, middle, and end.
or
Setup, conflict, and resolution
Regarding the filming "Order of Operations", the sound recordist replies "sound speeding" and the camera operator replies what?
Camera Rolling
Give two interesting facts about why the film Sunset Boulevard is unique.
Starred an actual silent era film star
Starred an actual silent era film director
Starred Cecil B. DeMille
The film itself is Gloria Swanson's comeback
Name 3 things that happen in Act I
We meet the main character, establish the stakes, and introduce the dilemma.
During the ____________ of a movie, the story takes a twist and the stakes are raised.
Midpoint
It's best to phrase your Dramatic Question as what?
A Yes or No question
Every well-written scene should have this.
Conflict.
As a rule of thumb, how many places must digital information exist in order to "actually exist."
3
In the film Se7en, the villain chooses his victims according to the seven deadly sins. What are they?
Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Lust, Pride, Envy, Wrath
This happens for the majority of Act II.
The hero tries to solve their dilemma but has difficulty doing so because of the obstacles.
In Act III, the ________________ resolves the dilemma either for or against the main character.
Resolution
The ________________ is moment where the hero gets the answer to how they can overcome the obstacle. This is often delivered to them by someone who has died.
Epiphany
***DAILY DOUBLE***
What is expository dialogue? What storytelling technique can be used to solve this problem?
A ____________________ is a device that helps to stabilize camera movement and allows an operator to capture smooth, floating shots while moving.
Stedicam
Who were the three big name actors for the film Se7en?
Brad Pitt
Morgan Freeman
Kevin Spacey