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Logline, Synopsis, Outline and Treatment

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Logline, Synopsis, Outline and Treatment

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Logline, Synopsis, Outline and Treatment book

Logline, Synopsis, Outline and Treatment

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Logline, Synopsis, Outline and Treatment book

ByJule Selbo
BookScreenplay

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Edition 1st Edition
First Published 2015
Imprint Routledge
Pages 13
eBook ISBN 9781315677033

ABSTRACT

This chapter discusses on the logline, synopsis, outline and treatment of a screenplay. A Logline consists of three to five sentences that synopsize 'the screen story while focusing on character arc and theme. It should give a sense of the beginning, middle, and end of a story and, more importantly, a strong, interesting character that embarks on a difficult journey. It is meant to tell the story in a few sentences. A synopsis is a simple one-page or one-and-a-half-page summary of a screen story. It should focus on the character arc of the protagonist. An outline is a document used by the writer to set out the basic film story. It is a tool to help keep the story on track. Treatment is an official document and often used as a sales tool. It is often a contractual step that must be completed before getting the green light to go to script.

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