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Save The Cat
''Save the Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need'' is a 2005 non-fiction book on screenwriting by spec-screenwriter Blake Snyder, exploring plot structure in mainstream film. Snyder's approach has been widely adopted throughout the film industry and the book has remained a bestseller since publication, though it has received criticism for sexism and for offering what is perceived as an overly formulaic view of structure. Summary Chapter 1: What Is It? Snyder begins by arguing for the importance of developing a logline prior to writing the script. He defines a logline as a one- or two-sentence summary of a film that encapsulates its tone, potential, dilemma, characters, and audience. Snyder states that the ideal logline must satisfy four requirements: # Irony – The logline must be ironic and emotionally involving. # A compelling mental picture – The logline must imply the entire movie. # Audience and cost – The logline must demarcate the target audience an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blake Snyder
Blake Snyder (October 3, 1957 – August 4, 2009) was an American screenwriter, consultant, author and educator based in Los Angeles. His screenplays include the comedies '' Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot'' (1992) and '' Blank Check'' (1994). Through his '' Save the Cat!'' trilogy of books on screenwriting and story structures, Snyder became one of the most popular writing mentors in the film industry. Snyder led international seminars and workshops for writers in various disciplines, as well as consultation sessions for some of Hollywood's largest studios. Snyder died unexpectedly August 4, 2009, of what was characterized as either a pulmonary embolism or cardiac arrest. A public memorial was held at the Writers Guild of America, West on September 29, 2009. Early life Snyder's father, Kenneth C. T. Snyder, was an Emmy-winning TV producer of many children's shows in the 1960s and 1970s. Among them were ''The Funny Company'', ''Hot Wheels'', animated segments on ''Sesame Street'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |