Lesson Description
Prerequisite Lessons:
LESSON TIME:
40mins Basic Lesson
1.5hrs with Extensions
- Class Discussions
- Extended BEAT SHEET Creative Time
Lesson:
Based on professional scriptwriting methods Richard unlocks the secret script structures many Hollywood films use.
Students will watch the short film Troll Busters, then Richard will break down the film into 10 key plot points known as BEATs.
Workshop:
The workshop will allow students to modify the 10 BEATs into their own creative film idea.
Students will learn:
- How BEATs of a movie work.
- How to analyse a story structure.
- 10 BEATs to make a solid structure.
- How to write a story structure.
Resources:
- Troll Busters 10min short film
- BEAT Sheet PDF
- Student Production Journal PDF
- Step by step video guides
- Student success criteria
- Student Workshop
- Extension time options
System Requirements:
MAC OS
- Internet connection
ANDROID/ WINDOWS
- Internet Connection
*Note: Lesson curriculum may change
With over 10 years experience Richard works as a VFX Artist/Director. He has worked on a wide range of highend commercials and feature films including Happy Feet 1 & 2, The Great Gatsby, Prometheus and Mad Max: Fury Road.
Richard has worked in many of Australia’s top film and animation studios including Sydney’s Animal Logic. He also worked for and with Australia's most awarded film director George Miller (Mad Max: Fury Road) for six years.