[Notes] Terminology (repost)

1. Genre
• a class or category of artistic endeavor having a particular form, content, technique
• examples : Comedy, Drama, News, Action, Horror
2. Cliché
• an expression, idea, or element of an artistic work which has been overused to the point of losing its original meaning or effect, rendering it a stereotype.
• The term is frequently used in modern culture for an action or idea which is expected or predictable.
• example : And they lived happily ever after...
3. Stereotype
• an idea, trait, convention, etc, that has grown stale through fixed usage.
• a set of inaccurate, simplistic generalizations about a group that allows others to categorize them and treat them accordingly.
• example : The actor has been stereotyped as a villain (typecast)
4. Antagonist
• a person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with another
5. Protagonist
• the leading character, hero or heroine
6. Supporting
• :D
7. Characterization
• to create/ portray a character

[Notes] Homer

Bart's photo gets Homer into trouble with Marge.
Plot 1: Homer's party/caught in a photo/ distributed ->Marge ->Trouble
Plot 2: Bart get spy camera -> plays ->took a picture of Homer and dance -> trouble



one sentence story

3 act structure


Act 1
Setup
-Homer has a night out (stag party)
-Bart gets spy camera from Fe-Mailman
    and uses it accordingly to his character.



Conflict
Homer's picture with Dancer taken
Bart gives picture to friend -> Springfield (chain reaction)
Up the Stakes
Marge sees photo
freaks out

Turning point
How will Homer explain?
Bart just realises that he is in trouble (because he admitted to taking the photo)



Act 2
Confrontation
- Homer thrown out by Marge
- Bart faces parents' problem (because Dad is not around)


Conflict
Homer tries to explain, Marge gives him a mission
Tries to teach Bart, but got into trouble
SOmehow got into the show, and got distracted by the dancers
Will Homer get Marge to forgive him?

Turning point
Homer to teach Bart a lesson not to treat women as objects



Act 3
Resolution
- Homer and Marge make up
- Bart learn his lesson and he got his father back, parents are ok







Set up Scene breakdown
Act 1
Scene 1 - Interior - Home- day (slugline)
1. Homer and Marge talking about party
2. Homer gets onto a weighing scale
2.1 Homer wants to lose weight by exercising in the morning

Scene 2 - interior - home - day
1. Bart waits for the mailman to bring the spy camera
2. Gets spy camera
3. uses spy camera in the Bart's way that got him into trouble

[Notes] Terminology 02

1. One Sentence Pitch (Ref)
• A one sentence description of the plot that can be quickly conveyed and understand, and generates interest in the book
• Eg: Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
  • A boy wizard begins training and must battle for his life with the Dark Lord who murdered his parents.
2. Logline (Ref 01/Ref 02)
• Usually associated with movies/screenplay
• A one line or a two line summary of the story that is intended to persuade an agent or producer to read the script.
3. Synopsis (Ref)
• A summary of the script's plot that usually runs 1-2 pages in length.
4. Character Bio (Link)
• A detailed description and background of a character.
5. Storyline (Ref)
• The plot or subplot of a story.
• Telling a story from start to end.
6. Scene Breakdown (Ref)
• A summary that breaks the story down into all the difference scenes that are going to be required for the screenplay.
• An idea of different scenes, whether it is in day or night, how the scene looks like, from one place to another place to another place.
7. Beats (Ref 01/ Ref 02)
• A unit of a scene in a story where there is an exchange between the characters and the action/reaction/revelation advances the story and shape the turning of that scene.
• They are the dramatic structure of the scene, helping to build to the point and purpose of what you want to establish.
• Point forms that describe actions that will happen in sequence. Helps to plan the story. Breadcrumbs.
8. Plots/ Subplots (Ref 01/ Ref 02)
• Plot (main story line) is a literary term defined as the events that make up a story, particularly as they relate to one another in a pattern, in a sequence, through cause and effect, or by coincidence.
• Subplot is a secondary plot strand that is a supporting side story for the main plot. 
9. Turning Points (Ref)
• The point at which a very significant change occurs; a decisive moment.
10. Climax (Ref)
• The point of highest tension or drama or when the action starts in which the solution is given.
11. Script (Ref)
• A document that includes character dialogue, stage directions and actions.
• It is dialogue and action put together. Everyone in the production will use the script.
12. Hook (Ref)
• A literary technique in the opening of a story that "hooks" the reader's attention.
13. Motive (Ref)
• Something that causes a person to act in a certain way, do a certain thing, etc.
14. Conflict (Ref)
• The challenges and obstacles which the principal character must confront, and details the means by which they (fail to) overcome them.
15. Dramatic Sequence
• A reaction chain, where one thing lead to another thing to another thing.
16. Resolution
• Conclusion. Where your character will find his motive, solved his problem, achieved his motive(s).
17. Outcome
• The end result, consequence.

[Notes] Know your Characters

Give your character a name.

1. Physical
Their looks, appearance, the way they walk and talk.


2. Emotions
Their thoughts, attitudes, values and belief


3. Behavior
The way they act and react


4. Interests
What do they like or dislike
What are their pet peeves


5. Nature/Personality


6. Experiences


7. Relationships
How does the relationship affect character?

8. Strengths/ talents, weaknesses


9. Motives and objectives
What does your character want? It will affect your character's behavior


External link : Get ready for 10 days of Character Building

[Notes] Terminology

1. Genre
• a class or category of artistic endeavor having a particular form, content, technique
• examples : Comedy, Drama, News, Action, Horror
2. Cliché
• an expression, idea, or element of an artistic work which has been overused to the point of losing its original meaning or effect, rendering it a stereotype.
• The term is frequently used in modern culture for an action or idea which is expected or predictable.
• example : And they lived happily ever after...
3. Stereotype
• an idea, trait, convention, etc, that has grown stale through fixed usage.
• a set of inaccurate, simplistic generalizations about a group that allows others to categorize them and treat them accordingly.
• example : The actor has been stereotyped as a villain (typecast)
4. Antagonist
• a person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with another
5. Protagonist
• the leading character, hero or heroine
6. Supporting
• :D
7. Characterization
• to create/ portray a character

From Jeannette Teo's pptslides