How to Write a Scene
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
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There's two main stages of writing a scene; writing and rewriting. Today I outline how to write that first draft of your scene as well as how to rewrite that scene so that you can find and fix it's problems.
Films and TV Shows Used:
The Social Network
500 Days of Summer
Straight Outta Compton
Justice League
Rick and Morty
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The questions:
- what do the characters want?
- what is the specific problem in the scène? What creates conflict?
- what do the characters do to try to get what they want?
- how does this scene change the overall story?
- what are the goals of the characters in the story and in this scene particular?
How is "what do the characters want?" different from "what are the goals of the characters?". That just seems to over complicate things.
@@koldx111 Tyler mentioned both and what you say is right.
But you could also see 'the goal' as what the character wants in the 'concious' sense, and 'the want' of the character is what he longs for on a subconcious level.
I don't know, I'm not a writer nor I created this video.
@@koldx111 it's the difference between wants and needs of a character. A want isn't necessarily a need for a character, and when a want is opposite to a need, then you have something amazing to write about
@@DarthDre lol. Why are you talking about want vs need? We were talking about how the 2 questions are the same but just phrased differently. When you set a goal, that's usually a want. Oftentimes the character doesn't know their needs until later.
@@koldx111 the goal would be what the character needs
Reminds me of Trey Parker and Matt Stone (South Park)’s “Therefore/But” rule: Every scene should be linked to the next by either the word “therefore” (causation) or “but” (complication). Keeps the story simple, dramatic, and moving forward! Helps me a lot:)
I’ve seen that video! That’s a good tool for sure.
"So" would be a good abbreviation for "therefore."
Hey can you do a video about having two protagonists? I’ve never seen a video on it before and think it’d be helpful.
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll add it to the list
Also 2 villains
Doesn’t ‘The Departed’ show 2 protagonists?
Great idea. My story has two protagonists and two antagonists.
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Great to hear!
@@TylerMowery thank you
Keep teaching us bro, I've actually started writing a story with the help of your videos!!!
Glad to hear it!
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2 years later, how's that story coming???
You have an uncanny ability to post the exact video I need.
Haha I do my best!
two of my feature scripts are moving forward with the hopes of selling and going into production in the fall. Im currently rewriting to send in my second draft to the producers. im SO nervous. so thankful for these videos as im looking through the scripts.
Best of Luck! :)
Good luck! That's awesome.
That’s incredible. Hope it pans out!
Scene components :
Desire
Conflict
Action
Change
Often times a person might be great at what they do but they are lousy when it comes to teaching/ training. You Tyler have a gift, perfect explanations and examples. Thank you for all the great info you provide. It really does help.
Thanks so much!
Agreed. it is very frustrating when a video, or class is promoted to be about covering some specific issue, only to have the lecturer take off on unrelated tangents,
The editing skills is 👏🏼👏🏼
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Thank you for the presentation. Really appreciate how well organized this discussion was on how to write a scene. Tyler seems more like an architect than a gardener in style.
Thank you for this! This explained screenwriting better than many of the other videos I've watched recently. I loved the beginning when you poked fun at different methods out there as a bad place to start at first. Awesome work!!
Thank you, Tyler! By the way, these are also amazing questions to help one connect the most powerful final cut in editing. Your instructions and directions go so much more deeper than just writing. As always...Thank you for being persistent in keeping this channel alive and moving.
After this video i've decided to rewrite a short film screenplay that i had made, and now i'm completely changing the story, in a way that i think it's making the story way more interesting. Thank you for your videos! Greetings from Brazil!
Tyler, thanks for this video! Had there been times were I took a different POV from the books, especially one by Jill Chamberlain, your videos help and I’m up everyday learning new strategies! I have the idea of no budget film revolving around three characters. I’m obsessed about making it look cool, but it’s a learning curve and I have to take this step by step. We’re all students of curiosity, my brother! And more importantly looking at films that don’t involve VFX, only surround around character. Thank you again, still pushing and never stop until we all achieve where we want to be
This is SO HELPFUL! I'm outlining a new story but I've seemingly always struggled with making scenes GO somewhere, to have purpose! This is so concise and well-explained!!!!! Thank you!!!!!
You’re welcome!!
Thank you so much. This is one of the best resources for beginning my screenplay which I will review once or twice more at least. This is one of the best ways I have spent 15 min and 43 seconds since learning how to write with all the footage I've been viewing.
Glad it’s been helpful!
These were some really good points made in the way scenes are made, how they work in order to push the story forward.
1:18 That cartoon is me during this whole writing process
Your content is so perfect and has actually inspired me to finish a few scripts so thank you! :)
Thank you for sharing your gift. As an aspiring playwright, though it is different from screenwriting, you've helped me in so many ways in the craft of creating dynamic characters and putting my thoughts clearly on the page to tell a compelling story. I don't have access to these platforms in my country apart from the tube so please continue doing this for people like me. You're amazing and gonna go far. Cheers 🇬🇾
Glad you’re being helped by the content! Ill definitely continue to make videos!
I love how easy you made the info to retain!
I have always struggled with storytelling! This video broke it down perfectly for me. Thank you so much!
Outstanding content. This is VERY helpful... watched it several times. Thanks!
Your videos are always a joy to watch, it is always so perfect, no second wasted, a good screenplay in itself.
Thanks for your kind words!
I've been trying to get into the heads of my favorite Authors for months but end in vain. The biggest challenge was that I didn't know how they created their scenes perfectly to affect the story until now. Thanks. This gonna help my structures to run smoothly because I been getting stuck after writing a lot of unnecessary details. 👍👍👍
Glad to hear it!
I love your videos man. For a person like me who never plans to attend film school, people like you who take the time to create these concise conceptual visuals are a blessing. Thanks Homie.
I wanted to challenge your idea on the SOC movie. When creating a biopic do you think there is room for leniency in that rule if the scene is an integral part of the characters life even if its not ideal for that particular screenplay? If my explanation needs more explaining let me know.
I see what you’re saying. And that’s hard to say. I think it comes to asking “What is the goal of this story?” Also “who is this story about?” The more characters and plot lines you have in a 2 hr film, the more things can get confusing. So I get, as a cultural icon and within the history of rap, Snoop Dogg and Dre’s partnership was extremely influential. I think if I’m looking at Straight Outta Compton as a stand-alone story, Snoop Dogg as a character within that story isn’t necessary. Hopefully that makes sense.
Great content--simple questions that demand important answers. Love it.
Glad to hear!
Such a simple straight and great explanation. Thank you 😊
Excellent video. I wrote down these questions and considerations to keep handy when I start writing.
Thanks Tyler! So helpful!!! Keep 'em coming!
By the way, I'm a novel writer, not a screenplay writer, and I find all of your advice applies equally well in that field. Thanks for this series, really enjoying it.
I love these type of videos, they are very didatic and really encourage me to write down a a draft.
Glad to hear it!
Thanks for all the hardwork you put into these videos, they really stand out and be helpful in their own way by understanding the writer too instead of just the writing.
Thank you! Yea I think incorporating the writer’s mind is super important.
And you’re doing a damn great job at it. Keep it up UwU
THIS IS PERFECT! thanks for simplifying this!
Best viewed and heard till date. Thank you. Do elaborate with additional videos.
I loved it, thank u so much!! Right time I seen it coz am going to re-writing script today & co incidentally I watched it❤️❤️
Another great lesson, and great examples to go with the lesson.
Fantastic advice! Thanks so much, this really helps me ground my writing
Thanks for the video. You explained the process very well.
Love this channel your videos always inspire me to start writing and to make sure the story works .
Glad to hear it!
Thank you so much for these videos. ♥️
Thanks Tyler, it was really useful for me to get through the writer's block.
this is an excellent, and perfectly summarized video, that helped me look better at the scene I was having troubles with. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much, this is probably the most clear explanation on this topic, great video 😊
Glad to hear! I hope it helpful
Thank you very much ! it helps alot!
Thanks for the lessons man, keep up the good work.
Thank you! Glad you're enjoying them.
Spot on Dude. Really helped me 👍🏼
I'm a 15 year old aspiring script/screenplay writer. I'm currently working on my first script, and so far I have ten pages done! I know it's not a lot, but I've had this idea for over a year so I'm excited to finally write it all out 😁
Same here! I've finished my first draft and have been binging this guy's videos.
Thank you so much for this concise info, much appreciated.
This is very helpful. Thanks.
Another great video! Super helpful and exactly what I needed to get through my next script.
Awesome! Glad to hear it.
Honestly can’t wait to see what films you make.
Thank you Tyler!
Great stuff, mate! I just bought the ebook and I'm looking forward to seeing more content here.
Thanks!
Tyler I just wrote my first screenplay. I would love for you to read it and give me your feedback. If it wasn't for that "Blue Moon" script you wrote, I wouldn't have had the drive.
Thank you so much for these great videos!
Thank you for watching them!
Thank you, this came at a perfect time! I’m writing a 60 second film currently, and you have single-handedly taught me how to write.
High praise! Glad to have helped you!
60 second film? You must be a fan of Film Riot!
J Dob you caught me
@@ashwinkelly2523 what is your film about?
this is awesome, and timely. Also nice animations!
Glad you enjoyed the video!
So good!
Such a great video 👏👏👏👏
Very useful... Great video.. thank you bro
Thanks for the video. It help me a lot.
My god this is so well done, I love your channel I love your videos I'm so thankful for this
Thank you!
Well done and really helpful. The animations/clips were a nice touch in this one.
Leveling up these videos!
@@TylerMowery You're turning it to 11 for sure
Amazing video! I just did a video on how to write a great opening scene, so I think a great scene should have suspense, conflict and stakes, mystery and should open a lot of questions, so the audience will be intrigued to watch the next scene.
It also needs to have dramatic irony
As someone who enjoys reading and has just thought of writing. Your videos are a Harvard Grade Course taught easily and effectively
Awesome, that ebook looks interesting, gonna give it a look.
this video hit the spot very good
excellent sir
Thank you, Tyler!
Very good !
when I'm out of good movies to watch, I check one of this guy's video and at the end I have a list of good movies to watch
very insightful.
This really was helpful! Thank you soo muchh!!
Your videos are the only thing that’s making me sane.
Glad I’m holding things together!
Super helpful.
Great content Tyler! Keep it up!
Thanks!
Thank you. For those interested further there are great books on this such as McKee's Story, Save the Cat or Character's Archs. Worth reading.
Reminds me of Nolan when he said "If there's a problem in the third act, it means there's actually a problem in the first act."
Great job
You're Under Rated.
Thank you!
Agreed
This was crazy helpfull. I'm trying to write a dialogue driven short film, and I was having trouble figuring some things out, specialy the want or goal for the characters.
Glad to hear it!
GREAT CONTENT!!!!
I'm close to finishing my second script thanks to your help!
Great to hear!
I love your channel, thanks for all the tips. Now in the quarantine, I have no excuse for not writing lol
When Red goes to find the letter in the shawshank redemption there's no conflict. Yet its a good scene
I am not a screen writer but I like to write novels (not published just an ameture) and I like this idea for writing scenes. I think this will work for me even though I only have a vague idea on where my story is going. Thanks.
Watching Tyler's videos feels like I'm attending film school remotely and dont have to move to New York, Florida or California to attend. Bravo.
After watching this, I would LOVE to see you do a breakdown and get your opinion on “The Hangover”
AMAZING!!! VIDEO!!!!
awesome video
Good video man!
Nice work. Keep it up.
Thank you!
I'm a simple man,I see 500 days of summer,I click.
Great video btw!
Thank you!
Thank you
Thanks for the help!
you're welcome!
this is so usefull, thanks !!
That was one of my favorite moments in Justice Legaue
Hey Tyler! Superb video! Special note to the editing, it just gets better and better.
There's a question I have about the ebook:
What does this ebook mean in relation to your Screenwriting course?
I've considered taking the course since it came out but I've never had the spare money to enroll.
Is this book some form of introduction to the course...? Is it complimentary, a summary, or completely new advice?
Given the price difference I will surely get the book but I was wondering what would that mean for my long standing consideration of the course.
Sure! So the eBook focuses on what problems current writers face and what your real problems are as a writer. I talk about a better way to view story and writing stories. The Course goes into detail on building a new writing process, overcoming writers block and procrastination and building long term habits, as well as a systematic rewriting plan that helps you find and fix story problems. And it gives you a community of writers to keep you focused and accountable. The eBook essentially covers a new philosophy on looking at writing, while the course gives you a practical detailed plan to implement this new system into your life and writing.