Monday, September 17, 2007

Writing the script

Last Saturday I went to see the basement location. I don't think I can use it. I was told it was about six feet high, but it seemed more like five feet high. Not really suitable for what I need. I think I will have to find a different location or make wall props and I really don't want to do that if possible, because I don't have anywhere to store such huge sets.
I lost one actress as well on Saturday.
On the good side of things, my new camcorder arrived on Friday. It is still in the box it came in. I've been so busy with my job and other things I haven't had time to unpack it. Hopefully I will be able to shoot some test footage on Tuesday. Again it depends on how busy my schedule is.
I'm going to try to make time though.
I've got another page written for the script. I may have to act as four different characters if I lose any more actors. Things aren't looking too good.
I'm using this basic formula for writing the script. These are the basic elements of an event. They usually occur in the order indicated, but do not always start at 1 or stop at 9. Sometimes they are placed in a slightly different order. I say that the event sequence doesn't always stop at nine because of cuts made to another event that is happening at the same time. The event sequence will eventually stop at number 9.

EVENT BLOCK

1: Travel scene and or character development.
2: Something is unusual.
3: A question is asked.
4: A plan of action is formed. A decision is made.
5: Travel scene and or character development.
6: Discovery. "The holly sh_t !" scene.
7: A plan of action is formed. A decision is made.
8: Resolution of problem - climax.
9: Return to a calm state.


The following is the basic script timeline block layout for the entire story. Each of the timeline percentages contain at least one EVENT BLOCK. sometimes more.

TIMELINE BLOCK

Prologue. This is the back story or intro to the Nemesis.

1% Intro to main character.
4% Something is unusual.
5% A question is asked.
8% A decision is made to move the main character to the location.
24% Discovery event 1. "Holly sh_t!" scene.
34% Someone is hurt, killed or abandoned. Main character loses something.
39% Discovery event 2.
51% Discovery event 3.
62% Someone is hurt, killed or loses something very important.
75% Discovery event 4. Main character discovers who nemesis is.
89% Revelation 1. Nemesis reveals himself to main character, why he is doing what he is doing.
92% Revelation 2. Nemesis tells main character or shows main character that he is going to kill or get rid of main character so as to prevent main character from stopping his plans.
99% Climax
99.5% - 100% Return to a calm state.

Epilogue. This is what happens after the story. An event that may indicate a sequel will happen.

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