Dan O'Bannon's Guide to Screenplay Structure: Inside Tips from the Writer of Alien, Total Recall & 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.

Author: Dan O'Bannon, Matt Lohr
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions
Published: 01/01/2013
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.8lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781615931309