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The Visual Mindscape of the Screenplay
A 'fully realized' screenplay reveals itself primarily through images, making use of what I call the "Visual Mindscape". This allows the reader or viewer to 'discover' elements of the story rather than being told. By being able to actively participate in the unfolding of the story makes the overall experience for the reader a more visceral and luminous experience. With examples from various well known screenplays this book explores the various forms of the Visual Mindscape such as; withholding, discovery, the law of contradiction, location as Allegory, Visual Metaphors, Triggers and Anchors as well as seeking visual expressions for time, tense and flow of location.
320 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2012
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February 6, 2013
This book teaches screenwriters to craft a script that encourages audience involvement, even participation, in the movie's plot thereby creating a more visual, visceral experience than most other scripts/movies could only dream of presenting.
Through a plethora of movie examples to back up his advice, Boyle offers proof for every point he makes. It is important to do the exercises at the end of each chapter to get the full benefit of this book.
Boyle provides great advice on writing loglines, query letters and getting access to an industry that can feel like it's elusive at the best of times. The appendices provide a list of character traits, flaws and descriptors that all screenwriters will find are priceless while creating characters and wordsmithing their final drafts.
Through a plethora of movie examples to back up his advice, Boyle offers proof for every point he makes. It is important to do the exercises at the end of each chapter to get the full benefit of this book.
Boyle provides great advice on writing loglines, query letters and getting access to an industry that can feel like it's elusive at the best of times. The appendices provide a list of character traits, flaws and descriptors that all screenwriters will find are priceless while creating characters and wordsmithing their final drafts.
September 3, 2014
Over the course of this book, I came to respect Bill Boyle for his knowledge and skill in the craft and business of screenwriting.
As for the book itself, it is just plain sloppy. There are typos everywhere. The author fails to significantly develop or elaborate on the vast majority of his main points. Certain items are mis-categorized. Terms are poorly-defined or incorrectly used, the design is amateur, and, oh yeah, half the book isn't even about its stated purpose.
The book does contain some helpful ideas and examples but for me "Visual Mindscape"'s utility is drowned out by poor writing and presentation.
As for the book itself, it is just plain sloppy. There are typos everywhere. The author fails to significantly develop or elaborate on the vast majority of his main points. Certain items are mis-categorized. Terms are poorly-defined or incorrectly used, the design is amateur, and, oh yeah, half the book isn't even about its stated purpose.
The book does contain some helpful ideas and examples but for me "Visual Mindscape"'s utility is drowned out by poor writing and presentation.
October 22, 2015
A must read for anyone interested in screenwriting!
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