The Genius Storytelling Tactics of It's a Wonderful Life | Writing the Catalyst & Dynamic Characters
14.3 هزار بار بازدید -
9 ماه پیش
-
Finally we have another episode
Finally we have another episode of #CinematicStorytelling. Whether you're struggling with character development, choosing the most important scenes, or how to write a satisfying ending to a story, this movie is FULL of pro tips.
Hiii welcome back. I have been so excited to do an It's a Wonderful Life movie reaction! This is my favorite Christmas movie of all time, and, in this video, I show you why. In this video, we're doing a George Bailey character study and looking at writing tips from It's a Wonderful Life.
As I say in the opening, one of the main reasons why It's a Wonderful Life is the best Christmas movie is because it is TEXTBOOK storytelling. In this video, you'll learn about:
* how to write a dynamic character
* how effective a premise can be
* the difference between your character's INITIAL goal and the goal they end up having
* writing the catalyst part of a story
* the importance of a strong set-up
* character consistency and motivation
* how to write natural dialogue
* how to develop stronger characters who change slowly throughout your story
* SO MUCH MORE UGH
* TIMESTAMPS *
00:27 - film background
00:59 - movie starts
01:55 - starting "in medias res"
03:28 - introducing supernatural elements
03:59 - motivation for Clarence
04:35 - POV mash-up
05:18 - why telling works
05:51 - Harry falling into the ice
06:20 - write the beginning with the end in mind
07:30 - character development for George
08:29 - helping Mr. Gower
09:25 - keep the rest of your characters busy
10:10 - Bailey vs. Potter + framing
11:14 - character consistency for George
11:55 - frustrate your MC's efforts
12:52 - why George Bailey is the BEST T.T
13:50 - intro to George's family
14:17 - natural dialogue example
16:01 - theme/premise stated
17:14 - the catalyst
18:27 - George's internal conflict
19:40 - Uncle Billy as the foil?
19:49 - obstacle: run on the bank
20:56 - more character consistency for George
22:10 - Potter plays into George's struggle
22:36 - more internal struggle for George
23:52 - how George should have changed by now
24:16 - Bailey vs. Potter + framing again
24:43 - including passage of time
25:53 - UNCLE BILLY RUINS EVERYTHING UGH
26:53 - three types of irony
28:18 - "you're worth more dead than alive"
28:39 - the dark night of the soul
29:19 - George's lowest moment
29:59 - MORE character consistency for George
31:13 - "I wish I'd never been born"
31:21 - the first time George gets what he wants...
31:44 - George thwarts Clarence's goal
32:19 - life without George
32:56 - George doesn't accept things easily
33:38 - best line in the whole movie
34:29 - Harry's fate
34:48 - "you really had a wonderful life"
35:22 - how setup creates impact
36:41 - George accepts the premise
37:10 - the falling action
37:52 - the finale
38:57 - impact of the final scenes
39:24 - ending for Clarence
40:06 - final take-aways
* If you're working on a story and want help, let's work together! *
https://meganmaclaine.com
* Or, if you'd like to support this channel so I can keep doing what I do, join us at *
Patreon: onwriting
* Hear Jimmy Stewart talk about It's a Wonderful Life: *
James Stewart Talking About "Its A Wo...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
This is an its a wonderful life reaction to several its a wonderful life scene from its a wonderful life movie | its a wonderful life explained | writing tips from famous movies | writing tips from movies. It fits as an its a wonderful life summary | it’s a wonderful life full movie | writer reacts to its a wonderful life | writing the catalyst | writing dynamic characters | movie reaction | storytelling tactics of its a wonderful life #writerreacts
*I claim no ownership over the film clips used in this video. All clips are included for educational purposes
Hiii welcome back. I have been so excited to do an It's a Wonderful Life movie reaction! This is my favorite Christmas movie of all time, and, in this video, I show you why. In this video, we're doing a George Bailey character study and looking at writing tips from It's a Wonderful Life.
As I say in the opening, one of the main reasons why It's a Wonderful Life is the best Christmas movie is because it is TEXTBOOK storytelling. In this video, you'll learn about:
* how to write a dynamic character
* how effective a premise can be
* the difference between your character's INITIAL goal and the goal they end up having
* writing the catalyst part of a story
* the importance of a strong set-up
* character consistency and motivation
* how to write natural dialogue
* how to develop stronger characters who change slowly throughout your story
* SO MUCH MORE UGH
* TIMESTAMPS *
00:27 - film background
00:59 - movie starts
01:55 - starting "in medias res"
03:28 - introducing supernatural elements
03:59 - motivation for Clarence
04:35 - POV mash-up
05:18 - why telling works
05:51 - Harry falling into the ice
06:20 - write the beginning with the end in mind
07:30 - character development for George
08:29 - helping Mr. Gower
09:25 - keep the rest of your characters busy
10:10 - Bailey vs. Potter + framing
11:14 - character consistency for George
11:55 - frustrate your MC's efforts
12:52 - why George Bailey is the BEST T.T
13:50 - intro to George's family
14:17 - natural dialogue example
16:01 - theme/premise stated
17:14 - the catalyst
18:27 - George's internal conflict
19:40 - Uncle Billy as the foil?
19:49 - obstacle: run on the bank
20:56 - more character consistency for George
22:10 - Potter plays into George's struggle
22:36 - more internal struggle for George
23:52 - how George should have changed by now
24:16 - Bailey vs. Potter + framing again
24:43 - including passage of time
25:53 - UNCLE BILLY RUINS EVERYTHING UGH
26:53 - three types of irony
28:18 - "you're worth more dead than alive"
28:39 - the dark night of the soul
29:19 - George's lowest moment
29:59 - MORE character consistency for George
31:13 - "I wish I'd never been born"
31:21 - the first time George gets what he wants...
31:44 - George thwarts Clarence's goal
32:19 - life without George
32:56 - George doesn't accept things easily
33:38 - best line in the whole movie
34:29 - Harry's fate
34:48 - "you really had a wonderful life"
35:22 - how setup creates impact
36:41 - George accepts the premise
37:10 - the falling action
37:52 - the finale
38:57 - impact of the final scenes
39:24 - ending for Clarence
40:06 - final take-aways
* If you're working on a story and want help, let's work together! *
https://meganmaclaine.com
* Or, if you'd like to support this channel so I can keep doing what I do, join us at *
Patreon: onwriting
* Hear Jimmy Stewart talk about It's a Wonderful Life: *
James Stewart Talking About "Its A Wo...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
This is an its a wonderful life reaction to several its a wonderful life scene from its a wonderful life movie | its a wonderful life explained | writing tips from famous movies | writing tips from movies. It fits as an its a wonderful life summary | it’s a wonderful life full movie | writer reacts to its a wonderful life | writing the catalyst | writing dynamic characters | movie reaction | storytelling tactics of its a wonderful life #writerreacts
*I claim no ownership over the film clips used in this video. All clips are included for educational purposes
9 ماه پیش
در تاریخ 1402/09/08 منتشر شده
است.
14,326
بـار بازدید شده