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Learn Screenwriting Basics from 'The Avengers'
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Learn Screenwriting Basics from 'The Avengers'

30 minutes is all it takes to learn the basics of writing movies.
Created byRyan Estabrooks
Last updated 8/2018
English

What you'll learn

  • How to write an outline for your own movie.
  • How to structure your 3 acts in your movie.
  • How to structure your scenes.
  • How to write interesting characters.
  • How to understand the basic mechanics of big movies.

Course content

2 sections9 lectures35m total length
  • A Very Short Introduction1:57

    A brief introduction on what to expect in this course.

  • The Story Idea2:38

    Learn how movie ideas are first formed.

  • Characters8:17

    Learn about characters and how important they are for your movie.

  • 3-Act Structure & Scene Structure6:26

    Learn how 'The Avengers' is broken up into three distinct sections - and how to structure your scenes.

  • Act 14:12

    Learn how to start your movie off right.

  • Act 24:22

    Learn how to write the middle section of your movie where most of the action happens.

  • Act 34:04

    Learn how to properly end your movie and leave audiences ecstatic from what they just watched.

  • The Next Step2:59

    Learn about additional resources to help you in the next steps of your writing career.

Requirements

  • It helps to have already seen 'The Avengers' but it is not required.

Description

New to screenwriting? Want to know how big movies are written?

Enroll in this course and you'll  learn the basics of screenwriting using 'The Avengers' as a prime  example of how to write your first movie.

Learn how the writers behind 'The  Avengers' structured the movie, how they built fantastic characters and  used character goals to fuel the story.

Master Screenwriting Methods Utilized in 'The Avengers' and Use Them in Your Own Screenplays

  • Participate in writing activities based on lessons learned from 'The Avengers'.

  • The activities start small and gradually build up, never overwhelming you.

  • After completing all writing activities, you will have an outline for your next movie!

Beef Up Your Screenwriting Skills by Seeing How Big Movies are Written

'The Avengers' is one of the biggest films of all time and a  milestone achievement in modern movie storytelling. So what better movie  to learn the basics of screenwriting from than this one?

Even though there are many characters in 'The Avengers', the  story itself follows a solid, 3-act structure that is easy to grasp and  learn. There is a clear beginning, middle and end with easily  identifiable characters. In this course, we dive deep into the mechanics  of 'The Avengers', pulling back the curtain and breaking it down to the  core elements: act structure, characters goals, obstacles, and more.

Content and Overview

This course has 8 total lessons and 30+ minutes of video content,  geared towards beginning screenwriters. If you have 30 minutes to  spare, you can learn the basics of screenwriting! There is no filler  here, just the core concepts you need to know.

First, we will start with the beginning of each movie's genesis -  the story concept. Then, we will look at creating characters with goals  and weaknesses. Finally, we will break down the details of each of the  three acts that will make up your next screenplay.

After completing this course, you will understand the basic  foundation of how the biggest movies are written. Even better, after you  complete all activities in the included workbook, you will have an  outline written for your next movie!

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner screenwriters or those who want to write movies but don't know how.