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Glad you enjoyed it! 🙌 I hope you found it useful. Do you have any exciting goals you’re working towards?

6 hours of writing does sound fun to me. 🤣

Thank you for watching 🫶 I hope you found it helpful. Are you hoping to do any film challenges like this in the future?

We had so much fun. There are definitely some things we learned that we'll improve upon when we do it again next year. When do you think you'll give it another go?

@filmindustrygateway next time I get the opportunity :)

Thanks for the comment! I'll definitely add this to my list and make a dedicated video about adding a film poster to IMDb soon. But for now, here’s a quick guide: Once your film listing is live, go to your film's page - for example, here’s a link to one of mine: www.imdb.com/title/tt28708245/?ref_=tt_mv_close. You don’t need a premium IMDb account to add photos. Just look for the ‘+Add photo’ option on the page, click it, and upload your image (ideally 1080x1920). Once it’s uploaded, you can set it as the main poster by clicking the 'pen' icon to edit the image. Then, check the box that says something like ‘Use as primary image’ to set it as the main thumbnail for your film. Hope this helps, and feel free to reach out if you have any other questions! And keep an eye out - I’ll make that video with step-by-step instructions soon!

Thanks for your comment! That’s definitely a good way to handle a passive protagonist, especially in longer formats like series or books where there’s time to explore their growth. That being said, even if a protagonist starts passive, I think it’s still crucial for them to make key decisions during the major turning points of the story. In a film, for example, they might make an initial bad decision early on, reflecting their flaws, and then a better, more developed decision at the climax, showing their growth. For a series, this could happen across episodes or seasons, depending on the pacing. What do you think about that approach?

Of course! Here you go - th-cam.com/video/27zA8rOnL6Y/w-d-xo.htmlsi=33AqsmQCn_ihDhM8 😎

Thank you for watching. Hope you enjoyed the video 🫶

That is great to hear. Thank you for watching. I hope you found it helpful ❤️

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Thanks for watching and commenting! Yes, exactly. I made this video because I hear so many filmmakers say they're waiting for more money or experience to start. This snippet is part of a larger video that goes into more detail on how to get past those excuses and start making films right away.

It was our pleasure! We hope to see you around a lot more in the future! 🙌

Oh wow. Didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing 🙃

Thanks so much for watching and for sharing your thoughts! You bring up a great point about blocking and how it can illustrate shifting power dynamics in a scene. That said, splitting a scene into several shots versus one long take isn't necessarily a lazy choice-it really just comes down to different filmmaking styles and what’s most suitable for the story being told. Both approaches have been used masterfully by some of the best filmmakers, but like anything, there are ways to do them well and ways to miss the mark. A common mistake is blocking in a way that doesn’t serve the story-adding unnecessary movement or including shots of items or details that aren't relevant. It’s all about making sure every decision in a shot contributes to the narrative. Thanks again for the links to those examples-I'll definitely check them out shortly!

That’s actually an interesting question. While I know what blocking is, I’ve never questioned the origin of the word. I’ve just done a bit of quick research and found this ‘The term "blocking" originates from early theater practices. In the 19th century, directors would use small blocks to represent actors on a miniature stage to map out the scene’s movements. This process allowed them to "block" out the scene before rehearsals began. In filmmaking, the term carried over to mean arranging where actors and the camera should be, ensuring that everything aligns to serve the story visually and emotionally.’ Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. 🙌

@@DaniyelB Thank you for the feedback and for supporting the channel. I’ll make sure to release more content just like it 🙌

Thank you for watching. I hope you found this video useful. :)

That’s exactly right. The antagonist is often likely to see themself as a victim that is trying to solve a problem. Thanks for watching ✌️

I’m not familiar with this character. What are they from?

@@filmindustrygateway the new puss in boots movie

I’m not familiar with this character. What are they from?

​@@filmindustrygatewaythey're from jjk and they just hate everything like they ate their brother in the womb and their first words after rebirth were "where are the women and the children, it'll be a slaughter!"

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This is very true. Seems like the more twisted the antagonist is, the more people seem to love them. 😅

Thanks for sharing some additional info on this subject. 🫶

That’s exactly right. Thats why I made this video to show people that being an antagonist doesn’t automatically make someone a villain. A lot of people hear the word antagonist and automatically think ‘bad guy’. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts 🙌

@@filmindustrygateway but you've still put a moral position on being an antagonist. What you are describing in the video is still a villain, since they are supposed to be seen as an overall negative force (e.g. "of course to us as viewers it's not a good enough reason"). But a character doesn't have to be a negative force to be an antagonist, they just need to oppose the protagonist. A protagonist doesn't have to be a good person, and two good people can still have conflict.

@@timetraveler_from_2012That’s correct. I am definitely talking about villains in this video. And specifically villains who are the antagonist of the story. In the full video this short is linked to I go into more depth on how antagonists aren’t just a character but can take many forms and main purpose is to challenge the protagonist. 🫶 Thanks for joining the conversation 🙌

It's been a while since I've played Borderlands. What was Jack's objective?

@@filmindustrygateway from what I remember, he wanted to use the warriors power to annihilate all the scum of pandora (psychos, bandits, allat), and viewed us, the vault hunter, as just another bandit trying to ruin his “justice”

@@TheRealGodfrey Yes. That's exactly it. Most villains in stories actually have a pretty good goal. I suppose the main thing that always happens is they get so caught up in their goal that they use it to justify everything to get there. Or sometimes there are even antagonists who have a goal to solve a problem. And it's not even that bad, it's simply just a different solution or 'less good' solution that what the protagonist is trying to do. It's fun to think about. :)

@@filmindustrygateway I guess that’s why I like jack so much, he has always seen himself as the hero. (Spoilers for the game stories if you keep reading, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!). I haven’t played the pre-sequel, but I’m pretty sure at the end of the game, he is betrayed by the now named crimson raiders. He wasn’t always “the bad guy”, a bit ruthless, sure, but due to perspective that’s how we see him coming from borderlands 2. His goals had been morally twisted, to the point he even used his own daughter as his fuel source for the vault key. His speech at the end of the game really sells how much sacrifice he went through, and just how much a perspective can change the situation BORDERLANDS 2 WAS FUCKIN LIT

That's right. Just like I mentioned in this video. :) Thanks for watching

It's been a while since I've played Windwaker. Did Ganondorf have some kind of justification for what he was doing?

You're welcome!

That's absolutely right. I feel like I've seen a lot of movies where this is exactly the case. The bad guys plan isnt even really that bad. But the filmmakers and structures it so we naturally feel like we're on the protagonists side anyway. :) Thanks for watching

An antagonist is not good or evil . They impede the protagonist. If you made a movie about the joker , Batman would be the antagonist

I'm so glad you found something useful from this video. I feel like it makes it easier when you don't feel like you need to force a character to be evil just because they're the 'bad guy' of the movie. And in fact, I much more enjoy stories where the bad guy has redeeming features and almost makes you like them. A great way to stir some internal conflict in the audience. :)

@filmindustrygateway I also enjoy in films or TV, where a someone who we have seen as a villain reveals he had motives to take down another villain. To me, I love when yes there are not very nice characters, but they aren't all down right evil. In my series I'm currently working on, there are a bunch of characters who when we first meet them, we are made to believe they are evil, because they are prisoners, in reality a lot of them had motives for what they did, again it makes it more complex. I won't lie it took me a while to think what to write, I nearly tried to explain the series im working on, but it's quite complicated to put in a youtube comment

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment! You know you've created a good villain when the audience debates whether they're right or wrong and can even empathise with them. Take Thanos, for example. The creators did an excellent job of making us feel for him, especially by making him the protagonist in Infinity War. But if we look at him as the antagonist of the entire Infinity Saga, this is exactly what I mean. Thanos justifies his actions by believing he's helping the most people, but that justification blinds him to the consequences of his methods. His solution-to wipe out half of all life in the universe-is ultimately a temporary fix, as populations would inevitably rise again. And by choosing completely at random, he could have wiped out someone who might have been working on a long-term solution to the universe's problems. Plus, as we see in the films, the 50% who survive are left emotionally devastated. So while Thanos believes he's doing the right thing, the long-term effects tell a different story. It's fascinating when a villain's motivation sparks conversations like this-it shows just how well they were written.

Yeah but its how they intend to reach there goal is what matters

@@SethHuckabaThat’s exactly right. I like stories where the protagonist and antagonist actually have the same goal. The only thing that separate them are their methods of achieving it. I often think of Charles Xavier and Magneto. Friends with the same goal but drastically different approach

You are confusing antagonist with villian. An antagonist is not good or evil . They impede the protagonist. If you made a movie about the joker , Batman would be the antagonist

@@MasterofVirology i said it was the methods that separated them, i did not say what those methods were i just said they were different

Thanks for watching! 🙌

Haha. Exactly. It’s quite funny how popular it is to use a British accent for a villain. Still happens all the time 😂

That’s absolutely right. The 8 sequence structure should be able to work with almost any kind of feature film. Are you working on an idea at the moment?

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment-I really appreciate it! And thanks for your feedback. Subtitles were incorporated into the channel after receiving a lot of requests in the early stages, but I understand that preferences can vary. We’ll definitely take your feedback into consideration and explore other options moving forward. Thanks again for your input and for supporting the channel!

​@@filmindustrygatewayI did baked in subtitles for the Noir version of my short. Then I learned that you can add optional subtitles when uploading, so I did that for the colour version. I even managed to add a German translation of those subtitles. it's a great way of offering subtitles for those who need or want them. It's a bit more work initially, but at least your viewers can pick and choose.

Thanks for the comment. This short is linked to the full video where I explain everything. I appreciate you! 🫶

@@filmindustrygateway ok cool. Will check it out.

That’s great. I hope it helps. Let me know if you have any questions 🤝

You're absolutely right-Result Directing is a common technique, and it can be effective when used in moderation. I actually find myself using it often as well. The main purpose of this video was to introduce new directors to alternative ways of working with their actors. Over the years, I've met many directors who struggle with communication and aren't aware that there are different techniques available to them. Thanks so much for watching and supporting the channel! <3

Thanks for supporting the channel! Awesome to hear. I hope your students find the video useful 🫶

Thank you for the compliment and taking the time to watch. I appreciate you 🫶

Hey, thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment! You’re absolutely correct-this is definitely a grey area. One thing I always like to say when it comes to filmmaking is that these are not strict rules but rather guidelines. Another point I make often in my videos is that, at the end of the day, it’s up to the individual filmmaker to find the right solutions that work for them. There are definitely times when it’s perfectly fine to use Result Directing, particularly when a director might struggle with communication or when an actor is particularly good at taking direction. The reason I made this video was to provide new directors with a few other simple tools they can add to their toolkit. These tools are also really helpful for actors who are still developing their skills. Directors and actors who might be less experienced with communication or absorbing direction are exactly the target audience for this video. I appreciate your input and the chance to clarify this. Thanks again for engaging with the content!

He's just pointing out the potential flaws of this method. This is no doubt beneficial advice to be mindful of. "Depends on the director's skill in communicating" is precisely the kind of director that can use these guidelines to help further develop their communication skills. No one is saying to never ever do this.

No problem. Thank you for watching! I hope it helps 🫶

My goodness. Did that actually happen? I can just imagine how confusing that would’ve been for her. XD Thanks for sharing 🙌

@@filmindustrygateway Yes that happened and they ended up using a CGI tear. "Cry pretty"...sounds like an oxymoron

​@@TyroneBruinsmaFilmsI also think that - especially female characters - don't always need to bawl at full volume to show "woman crying". It can sometimes be more interesting to see the character keeping their sh*t together and not cry, because then we can see the struggle instead.

Thanks for your question! Sequence 5 is a pivotal part of the story. The start of Sequence 5 or the end of Sequence 4 is where the protagonist's main objective is turned on its head. For example, if the protagonist was sent to confront someone, the midpoint might reveal that the person who sent them on this task is actually the one they're after. This twist changes everything, raising the stakes and forcing the protagonist to rethink their journey. That is just one very simple example though. In Sequence 5, the stakes are heightened, and the protagonist must reassess everything they've been through. While the reveal isn't always about the past, there is almost always a significant revelation of some kind that shifts the story. It's also a great opportunity to explore side stories, as long as they contribute to the main story. For instance, if there's a big dramatic revelation at the midpoint, you might redirect to a side story, making the audience wait for the answers they desperately need. This can add tension and depth to your narrative. What type of story are you working on?

@@filmindustrygateway missed you answering, thank you so much! It's a sci-fi/fantasy combination story. Do you want to hear more about it? I'd love someone to brainstorm with

@@LAL7887I’d love to hear more. Feel free to reach me at adon@filmindustrygateway.net and we can try finding a time to chat. 🫶

Thanks for watching ✌️ It definitely has some similarities. Although I think the main takeaway with the 8 sequence structure is the idea of breaking down one large story and thinking of it as several smaller stories. This personally helps tackle projects that might initially feel a bit intimidating. 🙌