Thank you!!! I am often conflicted when turning a story into a script. Being more of a poetic writer, trying to “plot out” a script in hard and fast lines can be difficult. Sharing your wisdom opened my mind to a seamless transition without losing the story!
I consider story to be what exists between plot/action points. I wish I could take credit for that point, but I can’t - I read it somewhere. The plot exists solely to pressure the characters into making decisions, and thereby reveal who they really are, and where emotionally they are going. That’s its purpose, plain and simple. Great subject, Elliot, of which we all should take note, so thanks :)
Love the article, but also makes me think... Is it really Brody's movement from fear to courage what keeps bringing people to Jaws? I mean the movie is attractive in so many ways. Especially that movie, which is a cultural milestone. I just watched it a few days ago to make a video and I wasn't really touched by the story, but rather by the way it's shot. I also wonder about the movies where change in characters is not so clearly defined as a transition from A to B. I love it when it's not that clear how characters change, or when change is so complex that you cannot reduce it to A-to-B, like in some really long series, as Mad men.
This was such a valuable lesson for me as a beginner writer. Plot may move the action forward, but story is what touches the reader, the viewer, the listener. That’s the part we carry home. Thank you for sharing your knowledge so generously.🤍
Thank you!!! I am often conflicted when turning a story into a script. Being more of a poetic writer, trying to “plot out” a script in hard and fast lines can be difficult. Sharing your wisdom opened my mind to a seamless transition without losing the story!
I consider story to be what exists between plot/action points. I wish I could take credit for that point, but I can’t - I read it somewhere. The plot exists solely to pressure the characters into making decisions, and thereby reveal who they really are, and where emotionally they are going. That’s its purpose, plain and simple. Great subject, Elliot, of which we all should take note, so thanks :)
Great comment
Totally agree
These are great ways to differentiate story and plot. I'll be sharing your insights with my students.
Thanks Sean
Curious to know their reaction
Love the article, but also makes me think... Is it really Brody's movement from fear to courage what keeps bringing people to Jaws? I mean the movie is attractive in so many ways. Especially that movie, which is a cultural milestone. I just watched it a few days ago to make a video and I wasn't really touched by the story, but rather by the way it's shot. I also wonder about the movies where change in characters is not so clearly defined as a transition from A to B. I love it when it's not that clear how characters change, or when change is so complex that you cannot reduce it to A-to-B, like in some really long series, as Mad men.
Great comment and thanks
When I wake up in the morning after the night before seeing a great movie, I judge what I remember: the plot points, or the story- ie: the emotion
This was such a valuable lesson for me as a beginner writer. Plot may move the action forward, but story is what touches the reader, the viewer, the listener. That’s the part we carry home. Thank you for sharing your knowledge so generously.🤍
Great read, loved this article. Thank you for sharing!