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by aaditya chowdary on April 8th, 2004

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What are the basic story formats used in filmmaking?

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  • by aaditya chowdary on November 15th, 2004

    aaditya chowdary

    There are six kinds of story structures

    1.Inevitable.
    ex :the dawn patrol (1938)

    2.Pile on.
    ex:some like it hot (1959)

    3.Hidden agenda.
    ex:the professionals (1966)

    4.Flash back.
    ex:all about eve (1950)

    5.Temptation and Redamption.
    ex : the front (1976)

    6.Flash forward.
    ex:the sixth sense (1999)

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  • by BlitzSage on May 17th, 2009

    BlitzSage

    These are some pictures I found. I hope it helps.

    They show the 3-Act system most often used in films.

    Act 1 is basically the setup, where the expository info is given.

    Act 2 occurs after the first plot point, and shows the conflict of the story.

    Act 3 is the resolution, where the conflict is resolved.

    For instance, Lord of the Rings (if you count all three as the story) is perfect for this structure.

    Act 1 is in the Shire (you're introduced to the setting and characters.

    Plot Point 1 is when Frodo receives the Ring and the conflict begins. Act 2 is from then and through the Two Towers.

    Plot Point 2 is when Gollum turns on Frodo.

    Act 3 is when the ring is destroyed.

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