Screen adaptation a scriptwriting handbook

Screen Adaptation : A Scriptwriting Handbook, 2nd ed. examines the challenge screenwriters face when adapting novels, plays, and short stories for the screen. Thoroughly updated to include new exercises and example from current films, this book provides practical, usable information on how to find...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Portnoy, Kenneth, 1946- (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Boston : Focal Press, an imprint of Elsevier c1998.
Edición:2nd ed
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Sumario:Screen Adaptation : A Scriptwriting Handbook, 2nd ed. examines the challenge screenwriters face when adapting novels, plays, and short stories for the screen. Thoroughly updated to include new exercises and example from current films, this book provides practical, usable information on how to find the best plot line for a script, choose key characters, and understand the goals and formats of different genres.Topics include: determining which characters and events are most valuable on developing the main story;<BR id
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (167 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-152) and index.
ISBN:9781136049057
9781136049064
9781282617629
9786612617621
9780080516721