Is Your Screenplay Written For The Blind?
When writing a screenplay, it is important to always think of the visual aspects of film.
Online, February 22, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Hey, everyone!
One of the biggest mistakes I see writers making over and over again is not seeing the Forrest for the trees. What do I mean? Read the article below about a recent screenwriting student:
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When it comes to movies, you never say things like "look, that car is on fire" or "that building just blew up" or "that guy just broke my heart." You have to show the audience these things. Talk is cheap. White space on the page is king. The action on the screen is more important than what the actors are saying.
All of this holds true in marketing too. Whether you are doing a TV commercial or an ad for a magazine, you are better off trying to "show" rather than "tell." You only have a few short seconds to get someone's attention, don't waste it. The old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words is true. Never tell a potential customer about your product if you can show him/her instead.
source: screenwritingbasics.com
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Brandon, back. That is so true. Most people try so hard to focus on being a "writer" when writing screenplays they lose the fact that they are writing for a visual medium. Don't be one of those people
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