Screenplay Basics - Scripped
A Scripped Compendium by Johnathan Carr Traditional storytelling recounts past events, whereas screenwriting is locked in the present - thus you may not deviate from PRESENT TENSE. You may also be tempted to describe every inch of the world you're creating - don't! Take comfort in the idea that a screenplay is not meant to have any literary value.
Step-by-Step : How to Make an Animated Movie
In this in-depth article, Pratik Gulati walks us through the many stages involved in creating an animated movie from scratch, whether it be the next Hollywood blockbuster or the shortest of short films. So if you're thinking about trying it yourself and want to know how it's done, or even if you're just curious about the process, this article is one you don't want to miss. The production pipeline of a typical animated short or a movie can be divided into three stages : pre-production, production and post-production. In this article we will be discussing these three key stages in detail. Pre-Production The first process in the animation pipeline, and also one of the most important, is pre-production.
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Professional Formatting Tips for Screenplays & Television Scripts
Your average overworked and underpaid script reader slaving away in some Hollywood hotshot’s Century City office is just looking for an excuse - any excuse - to tear your submission apart. And nothing will make that screenplay contest judge's temper enflame more than a poorly formatted or shoddily presented script. So, to save you the embarrassment of such a shredding, the recommended Hollywood standards for formatting a feature length motion picture screenplay are explained below. You can also by specialized software tailored specifically for formatting such as Movie Outline which does most of the work for you, auto-completing as you type and formatting your text and margins automatically. Click here for more detailed information on the specific elements that make up a professional screenplay.
Dreamworks CG Pipeline « Adam Keighers Weblog
The Dreamworks Animation team use the same stages of production as Pixar when making a film. I suppose its a worldwide standard technique that is used to create CG Films. Every aspect of this picture above was created by computer, every blade of grass, every leaf, every strand of fur and every ray of light. A lot of hard work and sleepless nights go into an animated film and this is why it can take over four years to make one. Stages of Production Development:
How to get your script read and made into a movie - by Ramona Taylor
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How to Format a TV Script
Once you know the basics of TV scripts, you’ll see that formatting is simple. Before you type a word, you’ll need to start by… PICKING YOUR FORMAT Unlike feature films, different styles of television shows require different formatting.
Disney Parks Blog - The official blog for Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line
Anyone want $1 million? Well, Walt Disney Studios is prepared to give that much money away as part of the world premiere of its new movie “Million Dollar Arm,” in which a sports agent (played by Jon Hamm) concocts a scheme to find a young cricket pitcher he can turn into a Major League Baseball star. Walt Disney Studios is staging a contest on April 25th and 26th to find a real-life “million dollar arm” by offering guests (you have to be age 18 and over with no prior professional baseball experience) the chance to throw the fastest strike. Here’s how it works: Participants at three locations; Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and New York City, get three chances to throw a baseball as fast as possible. Participants who throw the three fastest strikes at each location will be flown to the finals in Hollywood, Calif., where they will attend the world premiere of Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm” on May 6 and get a chance to compete for the grand prize.
50 Useful Blogs for Writers
by Randy Ray Good writers enjoy reading. They also enjoy words, sentences, paragraphs, and pages. The following blogs offer useful (and sometimes funny) advice and perspectives on writing for writers. The blogs aren’t listed in any particular order, other than by category.
