The technique of the photoplay ([c1913])

Record Details:

Title:
The technique of the photoplay
Date:
[c1913]
Publisher:
New York, The Moving Picture World
Volume:
The technique of the photoplay
Leaf #:
0006
Language:
English
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
University of California Libraries
Sponsor:
MSN
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
July 19, 2022
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Contents I. THE PHOTOPLAY Told in action instead of words — a distinct literary form—- requisites of a writer — not all may achieve success. II. A VISIT TO A THEATER Technical terms — the value of a title — the reel — stage terms — leader — inserts — visions — dissolves — cut-backs — matches — masks — night scenes. III. PRODUCING THE PHOTOPLAY Going the rounds — the rejection slip — causes for rejec- tions — giving plenty of time — reconstruction — reproduction. IV. TOOLS OF THE TRADE What is required — the proper paper — necessity for type- writing — envelopes — manuscript record — mailing the script — things to be avoided. V. THE FORM OF THE PHOTOPLAY The three divisions of the photoplay — the synopsis — the cast — the action — the need for a brief synopsis — synopses only — the scene plot. VI. THE PLOT OF ACTION Necessity for orderly arrangement — impossible to go back — introducing and identifying the characters — the start and finish important. VII. LEADERS AND INSERTED MATTER Importance of careful work — Leaders vs. Letters — tele- grams, newspaper clippings — pictorial inserts — need for variety — the "leaderless" script. VIII A STUDY OF THE SYNOPSIS The vital importance of the synopsis — the great appeal to the editor — the opportunity for literary style — how to condense and retain the story. 24571