Script Analysis: Deconstructing Screenplay Fundamentals

This book is a comprehensive guide to deconstructing screenplay fundamentals, covering theme and premise, character development, dramatic elements, three-act structure, hero's journey, sequence method, main plot and subplots, setting, and screenwriting techniques. It includes case studies from contemporary films, allowing readers to understand how professional screenwriters use these elements to construct a visual story. Ideal for students of screenwriting and filmmaking.

Format: Hardback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 19 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive guide takes readers on a step-by-step journey into the fundamentals of screenplay deconstruction, empowering them to understand the essential elements, functions, and anatomy of a screenplay. By delving into theme and premise, character development, and the dramatic elements required for constructing a solid screenplay, readers will gain a deep understanding of the craft. Examples of the three-act structure, the hero's journey, and the sequence method are provided, along with insights into how the main plot and subplots are utilized. The importance of setting is explored, and readers are introduced to screenwriting techniques and tools employed by professional screenwriters, such as dramatic irony, reversal, and setup/payoff.

To engage a broad range of readers, this book utilizes case studies primarily from contemporary films, including "Get Out" (2017), "Lady Bird" (2017), "The Dark Knight" (2008), "Toy Story" (1995), "Parasite" (2019), and "Whiplash" (2014). Through these examples, readers will witness how professional screenwriters employ fundamental elements to craft, shape, develop, and tell a visual story. By the end of this book, readers will possess a comprehensive grasp of the components necessary for developing a screenplay, making it an invaluable resource for students of screenwriting and filmmaking seeking to enhance their analytical skills and refine their scriptwriting abilities.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367687380