{"product_id":"script-analysis-deconstructing-screenplay-fundamentals-paperback","title":"Script Analysis: Deconstructing Screenplay Fundamentals - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Bang\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive step-by-step guide to deconstructing screenplay fundamentals, this book will allow readers to understand the elements, functions, and anatomy of a screenplay. Not only will this book enable readers to accomplish a thorough analysis of a screenplay and understand the dramatic elements and their functions, but screenwriters will be able to apply these steps to their own writing. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book explores theme and premise, provides an in-depth study of character development, and breaks down the dramatic elements needed to construct a solid screenplay. It provides examples of the three-act structure, the hero's journey, and the sequence method. Furthermore, it explores how the main plot and subplots are used in a storyline and discusses the importance of setting. Finally, it reveals screenwriting techniques and tools used by professional screenwriters, such as dramatic irony, reversal, and setup\/payoff. To connect with a broad range of readers, the case studies used in this book are mainly from contemporary films, including \u003cem\u003eGet Out\u003c\/em\u003e (2017), \u003cem\u003eLady Bird\u003c\/em\u003e (2017), \u003cem\u003eThe\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eDark Knight\u003c\/em\u003e (2008), \u003cem\u003eToy Story \u003c\/em\u003e(1995), \u003cem\u003eParasite \u003c\/em\u003e(2019), and \u003cem\u003eWhiplash \u003c\/em\u003e(2014). Readers will understand how professional screenwriters use fundamental elements to construct, shape, develop, and tell a visual story. After reading this book, readers will comprehend the components critical to developing a screenplay.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for students of screenwriting and filmmaking who want to better understand how to comprehensively analyze a screenplay, as well as screenwriters who want to utilize this method to develop their own scripts. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e　　\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Bang\u003c\/strong\u003e teaches screenwriting and film production at The New School in New York City. He earned an M.F.A. in Film - Screenwriting and Directing from Columbia University, and he has worked on several film productions. His films have received several awards, including a nomination for the 35th Student Academy Awards(R).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 186\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.42 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 19, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42727602356287,"sku":"9780367687397","price":89.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/bcf56effbaf821255ed3c868be39e9c7.webp?v=1765115458","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/script-analysis-deconstructing-screenplay-fundamentals-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}