I can't recall who said this but I've heard the problem of keeping the audience engaged addressed by simply asking them a question and then... not answering it. Kind of chimes with the business of revealing story information to the audience in a rhythmically-controlled manner. Keep them guessing, reveal a clue here, a red herring there...
@@babumurugesan6977 give your characters a human dilemma - a difficult choice between 2 evils. How the character goes about making that choice will interest the audience. Your character doesn't have to be likeable in order to keep the audience's attention. Just give them a tough problem to solve and the audience will enjoy watching them try to solve it.
Mark Sanderson is one of the most helpful, most professional screenwriters out there. So it's no wonder that his interviews with Film Courage are among the best ones.
Thanks Mark and Film Courage, more great advice. When outlining I usually write the setup first, but other times when outlining Act II or III, there's a realization, "I really need to set this up earlier!"
I always enjoy Mark's videos with Film Courage. I love set ups and where the payoff isn't what you expected. It's always great to watch a movie where you are kept in the moment of particular scene rather than just thinking three scenes ahead, although I do like that. Can't wait for Mark's next interview.
Twist and turns...you keep them guessing, and don't give them everything...I hater movies that give you all the information...I love puzzle movies...I'm being entertained as I watch the film...
You have to give the audience puzzle pieces so they can complete the puzzle. When you give them a finished puzzle, there's no reason for them to engage because they know what it will lead to in the end, and the beat directors always leave the audience guessing and having to invest to get the answer. Love when Mark is on here.
Fritz Lang once said that "the audience can become a collaborator," especially in suspense films or thrillers. Maybe even horror films, but not showing too much of the protagonist/ villain. Like in Alien. We don't see the xenomorph in full form until the end. Also, Hitchcock was a master of using your own imagination against you.
Film Courage “hello I’m (host says her name), today we are going to speak with (guest’s name), writer of (something) (something), winner of (award), about character development..... or just introduce the guest and ask them to “tell us a little about yourself”, then get to the interview.
Or you could see the name in the title, and use google\IMDB afterwards. Simple story telling, you don't have to give the audience every detail. Not to mention doing that for every short video would get tedious for the audience, as well as probably the interviewer. These work best as little snippets like this. They're fantastic, and straight to the point.
Love and hate red herrings. But who was it that said, if I see a gun in the first act, it had better go off by the end of the second act, or something like that.
Can you ask the people you interview to give specific examples? What films does this gentleman admire that have great setups and payoffs? (I’m aware of what setups and payoffs are, clear examples would make the interview so much more powerful)
Well I beg to differ. because the way that you keep an audience interested is the same way you make a woman orgasm. If my answer is better than hear me out. I mean it's either this way or your way and Hollywood Way leave it. but my way leads to an end in satisfaction. The problem that I see with all writing in Hollywood they have faulty imagination to begin with and do not see a story from beginning to end the way they should. This leaves them having to search for Indy and not really having one. this is also the cause of writer's block because you don't see a complete story. For example if you have a storyline that you can present verbally in synopsis form and The Listener say I would go to see that is all you need
I can't recall who said this but I've heard the problem of keeping the audience engaged addressed by simply asking them a question and then... not answering it. Kind of chimes with the business of revealing story information to the audience in a rhythmically-controlled manner. Keep them guessing, reveal a clue here, a red herring there...
@@babumurugesan6977 give your characters a human dilemma - a difficult choice between 2 evils. How the character goes about making that choice will interest the audience. Your character doesn't have to be likeable in order to keep the audience's attention. Just give them a tough problem to solve and the audience will enjoy watching them try to solve it.
Mark Sanderson is one of the most helpful, most professional screenwriters out there. So it's no wonder that his interviews with Film Courage are among the best ones.
Thanks, Sleuth! Everyone must go and visit Script Sleuth's fantastic Instagram page.
Always love seeing Mark in these videos. Wish he were more active on his own channel. He's been a great source of advice for aspiring writers.
Thanks for watching. We see Mark put out a lot of inspiring and informative content on Twitter. Would definitely recommend following him there.
Agreed! Check him out on Instagram as well. He's quite active there.
Ah, thanks for watching Anth! Yes, I should do more videos for my channel. Thanks for watching.
Thanks Mark and Film Courage, more great advice. When outlining I usually write the setup first, but other times when outlining Act II or III, there's a realization, "I really need to set this up earlier!"
I always enjoy Mark's videos with Film Courage. I love set ups and where the payoff isn't what you expected. It's always great to watch a movie where you are kept in the moment of particular scene rather than just thinking three scenes ahead, although I do like that. Can't wait for Mark's next interview.
Twist and turns...you keep them guessing, and don't give them everything...I hater movies that give you all the information...I love puzzle movies...I'm being entertained as I watch the film...
You have to give the audience puzzle pieces so they can complete the puzzle. When you give them a finished puzzle, there's no reason for them to engage because they know what it will lead to in the end, and the beat directors always leave the audience guessing and having to invest to get the answer. Love when Mark is on here.
Thanks AJ, we love your first sentence there. Great way to put it.
Mark always gives some of the best advice here. Super helpful!
Fritz Lang once said that "the audience can become a collaborator," especially in suspense films or thrillers. Maybe even horror films, but not showing too much of the protagonist/ villain. Like in Alien. We don't see the xenomorph in full form until the end. Also, Hitchcock was a master of using your own imagination against you.
Mark always brings the truth! Buying his book today. Thank you Mark!
Ah, thanks so much and thank you for watcing.
Shadowings.. the core of good storytelling :D
My favourite twist i saw recently was in Good time. it's on Netflix.
Excellent film.
Speaking of set ups... this channel should explain who the people are in these interviews.
Thanks for the feedback Jim, how would you set them up?
Film Courage “hello I’m (host says her name), today we are going to speak with (guest’s name), writer of (something) (something), winner of (award), about character development..... or just introduce the guest and ask them to “tell us a little about yourself”, then get to the interview.
Thanks Jim, we appreciate the follow up.
Or you could see the name in the title, and use google\IMDB afterwards. Simple story telling, you don't have to give the audience every detail. Not to mention doing that for every short video would get tedious for the audience, as well as probably the interviewer. These work best as little snippets like this. They're fantastic, and straight to the point.
It's a setup in itself, so the audience will be in the mystery of who he is (im joking)
Love and hate red herrings. But who was it that said, if I see a gun in the first act, it had better go off by the end of the second act, or something like that.
Chekhov's Gun
Can you ask the people you interview to give specific examples?
What films does this gentleman admire that have great setups and payoffs?
(I’m aware of what setups and payoffs are, clear examples would make the interview so much more powerful)
Little jewels strewn about.
Emma Watson 💖❤️
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Well I beg to differ. because the way that you keep an audience interested is the same way you make a woman orgasm. If my answer is better than hear me out. I mean it's either this way or your way and Hollywood Way leave it. but my way leads to an end in satisfaction. The problem that I see with all writing in Hollywood they have faulty imagination to begin with and do not see a story from beginning to end the way they should. This leaves them having to search for Indy and not really having one. this is also the cause of writer's block because you don't see a complete story. For example if you have a storyline that you can present verbally in synopsis form and The Listener say I would go to see that is all you need