Screenwriting Concepts and Structures

This video, hosted by Lily Gladstone, is part of Crash Course Film and explores the process of film production over fifteen episodes. It begins with an introduction to screenplays, describing them as blueprints for films. The video explains the elements of a screenplay, including sluglines, action, and dialogue, and discusses the importance of visual storytelling. It covers the building blocks of a film story, such as protagonist, goal, and obstacles, and introduces the Hero's Journey as a character development tool. The video also explains the Three Act Structure, a common framework in screenwriting, and highlights the role of conflict in advancing a story. Finally, it previews upcoming topics like pitching and pre-production.

What is the primary focus of the Crash Course Film series?

• Discussing film awards

• Analyzing film soundtracks

• Reviewing classic films

• Exploring film production and how movies are made

Which of the following is NOT a basic element of a screenplay?

• Soundtrack

• Sluglines

• Action

• Dialogue

What does the term 'INT.' in a slugline indicate?

• The scene takes place inside

• The scene is a dream sequence

• The scene takes place outside

• The scene is a flashback

What are the three main components of a film story?

• Protagonist, goal, obstacles

• Setting, theme, tone

• Dialogue, action, soundtrack

• Director, producer, writer

Which character development template was popularized by Joseph Campbell?

• The Three Act Structure

• The Hero's Journey

• The Protagonist's Path

• The Character Arc

What type of conflict involves a character facing emotional or psychological challenges?

• External conflict

• Internal conflict

• Physical conflict

• Social conflict

What is the purpose of the Three Act Structure in screenwriting?

• To decide the cast of a film

• To determine the budget of a film

• To create a film's soundtrack

• To organize a story into a beginning, middle, and end

In which act of the Three Act Structure does the protagonist face the most difficult challenges?

• Act Four

• Act One

• Act Two

• Act Three

Which film is an example of a story that does not follow the traditional Three Act Structure?

• Star Wars

• The Wizard of Oz

• The Lion King

• Pulp Fiction

What is the main role of a screenplay in film production?

• To decide the film's release date

• To serve as the final product

• To provide a blueprint for the film