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  • 28-09-2008 11:00pm
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    by8auj6csd3ioq
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    Has anyone info on screenwriting course or book to help flesh out characters . As example I think the crminal in Veronica Guerin and The Crow were 2 D cardboard cutouts with no depth and want to bring depth to mine

    Jack Magee

    ps i thought I had posted this but do not see it


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  • #2
    Matt Holck
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    are you familiar with rpg

    you could always write out a character sheet


  • #3
    silvine
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    Filmbase in Dublin run screen writing courses. What's RPG?


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    Insect Overlord
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    silvine wrote: »
    Filmbase in Dublin run screen writing courses. What's RPG?

    Role Playing Games, I think. You put yourself inside the character to get an impression of how they feel in your created scenarios.

    Apologies if I'm wrong on that.


  • #5
    Matt Holck
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    that's correct

    characters have primary characteristics like
    strength, health, agility, intelligence, charisma, wisdom


  • #6
    silvine
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    As in computer games like Mass Effect, Knights of the Old Republic etc?? What does that have to do with screenwriting?!


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  • #7
    Insect Overlord
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    silvine wrote: »
    As in computer games like Mass Effect, Knights of the Old Republic etc?? What does that have to do with screenwriting?!

    *facepalm*

    The idea of role-playing far out-dates the concept of video games. It's better known as acting. As a dramatic tool it's very effective as it allows you to put yourself in the character's shoes.

    You dream up your character, put them into a storyline, and then imagine yourself as that character for a while. It lets you empathise with that character, seeing what they see and how they see it. Obviously this requires a bit of imagination, but it can be a lot of fun. :)


  • #8
    silvine
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    I'm intrigued.Do you know anywhere I can read up about RPGs?


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    by8auj6csd3ioq
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    silvine wrote: »
    I'm intrigued.Do you know anywhere I can read up about RPGs?
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Role-playing_game


  • #10
    elshambo
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    Colson Fit Brow wrote: »
    Has anyone info on screenwriting course or book to help flesh out characters . As example I think the crminal in Veronica Guerin and The Crow were 2 D cardboard cutouts with no depth and want to bring depth to mine

    Colson Fit Brow

    ps i thought I had posted this but do not see it

    Screen Play by Syd Field


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