Welcome to the debut episode of my latest series entitled “The Craft Of”, a crash course on traditional 3 Act Structure which the vast majority of Hollywood films released over the last several decades have utilized.

Today's episode will give a general overview of 3 Act Structure and the specific plot points which will be given their own individual installments in this series.

NOTE: This series is not meant to rag on any particular screenwriting guide you fancy. If it works for you, stick with it. If you DO need a recommendation, go with Syd Field's "Screenplay", which I'd say is the gold standard.


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[00:00] - Intro
[00:28] - The Problem With Most Screenwriting / 3 Act Structure Guides
[04:50] - Common Critiques of 3 Act Structure (And Why They Are Wrong)
[07:39] - Overview of The 5 Main Plot Points of 3 Act Structure
[09:20] - Plot Point #1: The Inciting Incident
[11:18] - Plot Point #2: The First Act Turn (End Of The First Act)
[12:48] - Plot Point #3: The Midpoint
[15:12] - Plot Point #4: The End Of The Second Act (Second Act Turn)
[16:37] - Plot Point #5: The Climax
[17:54] - Outro


SPOILERS FOR:

Children of Men (2006)
Chinatown (1974)
Doubt (2008)
Finding Nemo (2003)
The Matrix (1999)


MUSIC:

   • Non-copyright Vintage Jazz and Ragtim...