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Sunday, 28 October 2007

Syd Field's 3 Act Plot Structure

Act 1
Within the first 10 minutes the audience will decide if they will like the film or not so they must be given the following information:

  • Who the main character is
  • What the film's about
  • What they should expect
  • Why they should care about characters

Withing the first 30 minutes they must find out what the main problem of the film will be

Act 2
The longest of the three acts should show the main character in extreme situations where they helplessly confront their problem until they realise t hat they are going about it all the wrong way and change what they do

Act 3
The hero takes control of the situation and often confronts their enemy on their home territory leading to victory.

2 comments:

LATYMERMEDIA said...

yes, spot on emma
ms b

LATYMERMEDIA said...

this is a super blog emma - you are clearly inspired by the thrillers you have been watching and you apply the theories really well. aim to focus now on opening sequences - choose one to deconstruct - and on camera work and continuity. heading for a high A overall, well done!
ms b