How to Write a Synopsis for a Movie | Original Whiplash Synopsis Example | Script Reader Pro
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- A movie is based on a screenplay, but that screenplay is based on a story. And a story in its purest form can be found in a movie synopsis.
In the video, we'll teach you how to write a synopsis for a movie either as an essential part of your selling strategy, or as a story tool to help craft the story of your script.
Here’s what’s coming up:
• The different uses of film synopsis (selling vs. brainstorming)
• The Fundamentals: formatting, word count, key elements
• Original Whiplash Synopsis Example
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DOWNLOAD ORIGINAL WHIPLASH SYNOPSIS HERE
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Over to You:
• Practice! Try crafting a synopsis for your favorite films.
• Take it further. Write a synopsis for your own screenplay.
• What do you think of our methods outlined in this video?
Let us know in the comments section below the video.
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Excellent, what a great resource for up and coming writers.
Appreciate the kind words Simon!
Thank you SO MUCH for including the actual synopses of these movies so that I could freeze the video and read them. While I thoroughly enjoyed how well made Jurassic Park was (and its synopsis) that logline sounds rather wordy/clunky!
It's our pleasure! Thanks for watching, and glad you enjoyed.
Good explanation!.👍
First time I've heard an in depth breakdown of this subject.
So helpful! Thank you. You are a master communicator. I love it. I have to write the synopsis today. You made that much easier. Now I really get it. It's a one-page short story.
Glad to hear something "clicked" for you, Julie! If you'd like feedback from one of our professionals, we do offer a synopsis coverage service: www.scriptreaderpro.com/synopsis-treatment-coverage/
Thank you for creating this wonderful content. I have been looking for content like this... can you show me some of the synopsis that you have written so as to practically understand how to write a synopsis better after watching the film?
Glad you found the video helpful! You can find the Synopsis for Whiplash in the video link!
You're doing the Lord's work
What a great video! The amazing Jurassic Park document shown briefly at 2:46 was extremely helpful, do you know if there are more examples in this same format? (besides the Whiplash pdf) Thank you very much in advance!
Hi Andres, we recommend doing a search on the internet for it -- most likely you'll be able to find something by typing in "MOVIE + SYNOPSIS". Thanks for watching!
Amazing tips! Thank you so much for sharing!
This was very helpful. Thank you.
Glad to hear it!
Agreed!
Amazing post, man. So cool that one of the synopses you posted is a reference for what I'm currently working on.
My goal is to land them on Tyler Perry's desk and direct the movies.🙋🏾♀️🎬📽
Girl yessss
I hope you get there :)
How’s it going?!?!?!?!
This very useful.. New subscriber from Botswana 🇧🇼
Wonderful! Welcome Ras :)
Very interesting and informative! Thanks!
Thanks for sharing!
Great Video!!!
Glad you enjoyed the watch!
Cool Advice
Useful Video..!
Thank you! 😁
Do we give out the whole story in the synopsis? Or leave it at a point. Something like a cliff hanger?
Hi Deepti, it depends on the function you are using it for. Often producers want to see the entire story because it helps them get an idea of what the script is about. However, should you include a brief summary in your query letter, you may not want to include everything because it will entice them to request the script. Hope that helps!
@@ScriptReaderProLosAngeles thanks so much. Grateful
@@deeptimuhla2074 our pleasure!
Loved the video and grateful to you for posting it. I request you to also make a video on 'How to write a Film Treatment.' Regards and stay safe :)
Thanks for the suggestion!
Liked that❤
Thank you very much!
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
Thank you so much
Really good video!
Thanks for watching Joakim!
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If you want to see a good representation of what a film synopsis should look like. Just watch each opening crawl featured in all of the nine Star Wars Movies.
Good suggestion!
You think “somehow palpatine returned” is good???
Thank you very much, man. I must confess that when I saw your dishevelled appearance and you started talking, I thought I was about to waste my time here. But your content is amazing and very useful. And I re-learned to never judge a book by its cover.
Well read!
Thanks for watching!
I'm still new to the industry, and I want to know how I can get investors to notice my work?
Hi! You may want to check out our other videos including "How to Sell Your Screenplay" and "How to Get Your Script Ready For Netflix". Enjoy the watch!
Does a treatment include Synopsis and Movie scene outline? Or is it just a longer synopsis? Why not call it longer Synopsis? I guess Im confused of what a treatment is?
how to pitch on OTT ???
This is great
Glad you think so!
Log line is key less then 2 paragraphs because a lower lever person will read it when you submit it if your wording is not impactful they will one mail it back to you or 2 throw it away and send you a bullshit letter like Cartoon Network did to me 3 times
Great advice and learning lessons. Yes, the logline is very important!
How to pich Story or Ready script to producer??
Thanks
our pleasure!
Love this but wish you put in chapters.
we appreciate your recommendation!
I find writing the synopsis easier than the logline
Please give me top movies synopsis
If you look at the description of this video, you will find the WHIPLASH example link!