I imagine there are many like myself who took the last year to hunker down and get those projects finished. Now, it's "go" time, right? Go make that happen, go make that real. Nice to see some familiar faces/names from back in the day on Stage32.
I imagine there are many like myself who took the last year to hunker down and get those projects finished. Now, it's "go" time, right? Go make that happen, go make that real. Nice to see some familiar faces/names from back in the day on Stage32.
Has anyone else had issues with Final Draft 12 crashing on their PC when using the Beat Board? Any tips on how to prevent the crash?
Thanks in advance!
Karen "Kay" Ross I thought it was my PC. Ok, so this must be something with the program. CJ Walley thanks for the suggestion. I've never heard of Prewrite....
Expand commentKaren "Kay" Ross I thought it was my PC. Ok, so this must be something with the program. CJ Walley thanks for the suggestion. I've never heard of Prewrite.
Karen, I'm a big Prewrite fan...and if you take CJ's advice and give Prewrite a try, you're sure to love it!
I upgraded to FD12 because of all the buzz about how good its Beat Board system is. I'm 'old school' so I learned to do beat sheets with a #2 lead pencil & a note book. After struggling with the FD sy...
Expand commentI upgraded to FD12 because of all the buzz about how good its Beat Board system is. I'm 'old school' so I learned to do beat sheets with a #2 lead pencil & a note book. After struggling with the FD system, I just assumed that my atrophied old brain isn't up to computer speed anymore - so I went back to my old ways; much happier.
I found a thread that mentions turning off the Outline function while using the Beat Board, which seems to allow it to work without crashing. So far so good.
Also, just signed up for Prewrite - thank y...
Expand commentI found a thread that mentions turning off the Outline function while using the Beat Board, which seems to allow it to work without crashing. So far so good.
Also, just signed up for Prewrite - thank you for the suggestion, CJ Walley!
And here I was, just about to invest in FD. Prewrite. Will look em up tomorrow. Thanks.
I have my opinions regarding pitch decks, not a fan but, that's another story. My question is, does anyone really see a difference in the two? Isn't a series bible and pitch deck essentially the same thing? Besides a few minor differences... thoughts, am I wrong? If so, set me straight.
You're welcome, Dan Guardino.
Chris Mack, Director, Creative Talent Investment & Development for Netflix International Originals at Netflix... In his latest pitch workshop he went on to say the difference between the two was simpl...
Expand commentChris Mack, Director, Creative Talent Investment & Development for Netflix International Originals at Netflix... In his latest pitch workshop he went on to say the difference between the two was simply that the series bible had episode summaries and the pitch deck did not. The rest of the content in each was the same.
Seems you closed your account, Dan. I can reactivate if you want and you can upload your pitch decks.
Account reactivated, my dude.
Yes. They are different in terms of some of their contents. A series bible includes short summaries of upcoming episodes and ideas for future seasons. For movie lookbooks (not known as "bibles"), you...
Expand commentYes. They are different in terms of some of their contents. A series bible includes short summaries of upcoming episodes and ideas for future seasons. For movie lookbooks (not known as "bibles"), you want to contain pages on Logline, Plot Summary and/or Synopsis, Character descriptions (just the main 2-4 of them), Comps, Tone/Theme and definitely images and graphics throughout to convey the feel of the show or movie. I've done two of my own lookbooks for films and one for a TV show. All of them are in producers' hands now either being shopped or going into pre-production. If you'd like tips on your decks, I'd be happy to give you a few pointers.
Hi Everyone,
So glad to be here. I joined the Stage 32 community a couple months ago. I am really enjoying the webinars and other educational offerings here. I submitted my first completed screenplay, Lush Life, to the Stage 32 Comedy Feature Film contest. That felt so great. Can't wait for the feedb...
Expand postHi Everyone,
So glad to be here. I joined the Stage 32 community a couple months ago. I am really enjoying the webinars and other educational offerings here. I submitted my first completed screenplay, Lush Life, to the Stage 32 Comedy Feature Film contest. That felt so great. Can't wait for the feedback. Now I feel legit. I have a finished first draft on a social drama and now am trying to decide whether to focus on a truly mind blowing Biopic story or go for a psychological thriller. Fortunately, I have more ideas than time.
Who's the biopic on?
Congratulations! Getting that first screenplay out is exciting. Best of luck to you.
Thanks everyone. : )
Guy Palace Sorry, too early to reveal!
Paul Meskunas I live in DC. If research leads to LoC, let me know. Just saying.
We've all heard the saying, "Know your genre", but why pigeonhole yourself? Why limit your story telling? If you write horror, but you have a great idea for a comedy or drama, should you not write it? Art is art after all. While most of us have a particular style of writing is that style limited to...
Expand postWe've all heard the saying, "Know your genre", but why pigeonhole yourself? Why limit your story telling? If you write horror, but you have a great idea for a comedy or drama, should you not write it? Art is art after all. While most of us have a particular style of writing is that style limited to one Genre. Perfect examples of the rule breakers would be Edgar Wright, or Tarantino and let’s not forget George Miller who wrote Happy Feet (1 and 2) Babe (1 and 2) as well as the Mad Max series. You wouldn't say that to an actor/actress so why writers?
Read comments and it appears "voice" is the common thread, followed by style and genre. Although clichés, know the genre well enough (what the reader, producer, lit agent etc. are expecting to see) so...
Expand commentRead comments and it appears "voice" is the common thread, followed by style and genre. Although clichés, know the genre well enough (what the reader, producer, lit agent etc. are expecting to see) so when you bend the rules it comes across as fresh, or "a new twist to an old theme." You should know your voice and style. Then make any genre your own.
@Guy Well said
Lot of responses on this one, was hard to keep up but, the consensus seems to be good story telling is good storytelling. Now we just need to get the rest of the industry (the gatekeepers) to figure that out.
I DONT WRITE ANYTHING IF I HAVE NOTHING TO SAY. HATE WASTING PAPER
I must be a 1000 people because I'm comfortable in whatever voice I want to write about. My first short is about two Asian women, my next about two African American brothers and my next feature about...
Expand commentI must be a 1000 people because I'm comfortable in whatever voice I want to write about. My first short is about two Asian women, my next about two African American brothers and my next feature about a girl from India. I love these different voices and characters, and they love me back. One genre? Not me.
Hey folks! Brand-spanking new to these here parts. Working on first feature and LOVED the Netflix webinar. Need more info on Pitch Package as, boy, do I have an idea to pitch. (Just show me the end of that line and I'll take my place, thank you).
Hey, Guy Palace! My name is Kay, I'm the Community Manager here at Stage 32. If you'd like to learn more about myself and the Stage32 Team, we have an intro blog: https://www.stage32.com/blog/Meet-the...
Expand commentHey, Guy Palace! My name is Kay, I'm the Community Manager here at Stage 32. If you'd like to learn more about myself and the Stage32 Team, we have an intro blog: https://www.stage32.com/blog/Meet-the-Stage-32-Team Nice to meet you and welcome to the community!
So glad you enjoyed the Netflix Webinar! Have you tried Anna Henry's webinar on how to build to build a pitch deck? It's fantastic and comes with pitch deck examples: https://www.stage32.com/webinars/How-to-Write-a-Professional-TV-Pitch-Do...
I was looking over your profile, but you don't have much there. Tell me about yourself! I would highly recommend adding your bio (where you can expand on what you've done in the past or what you'd like to do in the future) to your profile for other members to better know how to interact with you. Feel free to reference my blog post on "Polishing Your Profile" to help guide you: https://www.stage32.com/blog/Shape-Up-Your-Calling-Card-The-Importance-o...
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Still hunkered down on first draft of first script. Plan is to finish, then participate in an online course for what I need to look for, beats, story arcs, etc.
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I built a visual outline and concept art for a sprawling sci-fi epic during quarantine, pages of notes and outline and wrote scattered scenes, but then this year shifted to some feature scripts in my...
Expand commentI built a visual outline and concept art for a sprawling sci-fi epic during quarantine, pages of notes and outline and wrote scattered scenes, but then this year shifted to some feature scripts in my portfolio that are more within reach, eventually I'll still write that unpitchable space comedy! But it was certainly a long year of contemplation and noodling, I think we should all receive an honorary degree in Philosophy for all the contemplation we accomplished last year!