Dan O'Bannon's Guide to Screenplay Structure: Inside Tips from the Writer of Alien, Total Recall & Return of the Living Dead

Dan O'Bannon famously crafted his screenplays using a self-designed system which he called "dynamic structure." This book outlines how O'Bannon's method differs from those of other well-known screenwriting gurus, and illustrates with examples from classic (and not-so-classic) films how dynamic structure can be applied to craft narrative and character. O'Bannon also includes his insights on subjects such as the logic of the three-act structure, the role of the producer in screenplay development, and the psychological principle known as "hedonic adaptation," which has a unique effect on the structuring of screen stories.

• | Author: Dan O'Bannon
• | Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions
• | Publication Date: Jan 01, 2013
• | Number of Pages: 272 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1615931309
• | ISBN-13: 9781615931309