Dan O'Bannon's Guide to Screenplay Structure
Inside Tips from the Writer of Alien, Total Recall and Return of the Living Dead
Inside Tips from the Writer of Alien, Total Recall and Return of the Living Dead
Dan O'Bannon famously crafted his screenplays using a self-designed system which he called "dynamic structure." This book outlines how O'Bannon's method differs from those of other well-known screenwriting gurus, and illustrates with examples from classic (and not-so-classic) films how dynamic structure can be applied to craft narrative and character. O'Bannon also includes his insights on subjects such as the logic of the three-act structure, the role of the producer in screenplay development, and the psychological principle known as "hedonic adaptation," which has a unique effect on the structuring of screen stories.
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