What Makes A Good Story?
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- For filmmakers and Screenwriters. We discuss one of the most popular questions. What makes a good story?
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"The only thing worth writing about is the human heart in conflict with itself." - William Faulkner
i need some clarification, please.
SomeonesReviews yes
SomeonesReviews can you elaborate?
PikaFan Fan I interpreted it to mean that the stories that really resonate with people are the ones that make the characters (typically the protagonist) question the things they know, they things they’ve done, and the thing they’ve become.
wow! Love you William!
For those who have this as an assignment in my school,
1. Conflict
2. Stakes
3. Synthetic characters
4. Transformation
sympathetic lol
I'm glad to see I am not the only nerd to take notes.
1:33 ...
That was too real, how did you know--
+CZsWorld lol. We all go through it ;)
wait a sec, youre that guy who did that it timeline. i love you
I love seeing you tubers interact
holy shit this dude never skips arm day :D
+peppTV Because you said that, I am skipping arm day today! hahaha.
xD
+D4Darious You been makin' all kinds a gains. Every day is arm day.
Thanks for vids on story. Story is the most difficult and most important part of filmmaking.
+peppTV ahahahahaha exactly my thinking
+peppTV the real question. does he skip leg day... mmm... :P
Guess who's back... Back again... Britt is back... Tell a friend...
+RiseTheHorizon doudadadaa dadadaaa doudadada doudada
+RiseTheHorizon They try shut him down from TH-cam, but the site feels so empty without D.
What have I started?
guess who's back guess who's back guess who's back
“If you ask 20 different people this question, you’ll get 20 different answers.” Gonna pretend this is an Albert Einstein quote
How many people believed u?
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love the disclaimer hhhh
dope video bro, I love it :D
*PS: I agree with Eddie at the end point :P
+Muaz Osman Muaz! Thanks for commenting Brutha ;) Always good to hear from you.
D4Darious that's the least we can do :)
Im nervous about writing story,I know it's going to sound dumb even if I try.
You've gotta just jump in and do it! Don't worry about it, you'll get better.
D4Darious welp I gotta start somewhere right?//thanks for the encouragement.
D4Darious can u suggest top online film schools please for me
patara pataranawach seriously it's the best thing in the world, you miss a whole new kind of world when you dont at least try. good luck!!!!!!!!
But, who told you it would be dumb? It was you. Only you. So, essentially, tell yourself to shut up.
This video was needed, thank you for uploading!
What makes dem good biceps tho ?
a really heavy camera.
Which you used to film a very complicated shakycam action scene.
This was completely helpful, except I'd argue, if done right, lack of change can be powerful, like in The Master
I will not put your advice to waste. Thank you.
Thank you so much :)
With this video i am setting the storytelling for my thesis presentation, and NOW it looks so much interesting
Thank you so much for this video! I'm going to write a new scenario soon and this gave me a lot of inspiration!
Darious, you are freakin amazing. You are the best TH-camr for a number of reasons. "FOR EXAMPLE" You explain such important concepts for filmmakers in such an entertaining way. Education and entertainment. It doesn't get much better that that. Thank you so much for being an inspiration. I do believe that's all I got for you sucka, O Clive out. BOOYA #DariousBrittIsAwesome
+Oliver Clive I appreciate the support big Oliver! I'm glad you find the vids entertaining (some aren't as funny as others lol) but you taking the time to write this means the world Brutha! Keep learning and growing as a filmmaker. That's what it's all about ;)
D4Darious Thank you Darious :) Keep it poppin.
Dude I found your channel yesterday and you are doing an amazing job. I can't believe how long videos look short. You have that attention grab and hold thing :D
Oh my GOD you are awesome!! Thank you for the help! Really appreciate it!
The first video I've seen from this channel. Subbed after a minute. Really lovin your stuff man real helpful
Great summary, precise and to the point! Good job D-man!
You're fantastic! I love your style!
I think when you examine your characters personality that can develop the story a little because at the end of the day you'll need a story arc. So if a character has certain personality trait normally put him in a situation that will cause him to develop that is the opposite of this character trait. Like a popular person being isolated on an island?
i appreciate the video's that you make. thank you for educating alot of people.
Yessssss! Been wondering why some of my writing projects come out good and why some are huge embarrassments. Thanks!
Always good stuff!
+JasonRoseteFilm Thank you Jason!
This video was amazing! You have great content! All the advice and lessons you teach has helped me out! I'm telling my friends who are into film making about your channel because it's helpful. Keep up the great work!
+Film OG Thanks for the support Big OG :)
Insightful thanks so much! :) I learned a lot!
I'm making my first film. Gathering a lot of advice and such so it can be amazing. Thanks a lot :)
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I was literally pondering this very question an hour ago then I saw this video in the upload feed!
I'm currently working on a story and really felt that this video helped the process!
love all of your videos very helpful I learn a lot. going to film school starting fall. good early start knowledge
+Travis_ TheOne Congrats Travis. You'll learn a ton if you apply yourself. Try and get on as many sets as you can. That's where you'll learn the most.
Glad to see you back! Great video!
Thanks you're great as always.
Thank you, that was really helpful.
I love the pace in your videos! great job!
+Edouard Paquet Thank you Edouard ;)
Thank you. Good job as always.
soooooo trueeeeee thnx! Even story/book writers could use this video tho!
Hey man, love your videos! Really helpful and always amazing content. Is it possible to talk about Music on films? Where do you get background music for your films and what is your process on music selecting. Keep Rocking man!
Brilliant. Simply brilliant. Thanks!!!
It was very funny and helpful thank you so much... it will be a great change in my story
Thanks, i really enjoy your channel.
love ur videos! Very inspiring for a young screenwriter... Keep up the good work👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
+Desiree Winns Thank you Desiree!!
really good work man.. keep going
Great points. Loved it
Love your work man!
Awesome thing, like always Darious. Thanks for all tips :)
+Krzysiek Wróblewski Thanks for commenting Krzysiek. Glad you dug it Brutha!
Well I do believe I've subscribed to your channel and its unreal content and feature film, so keep the content coming, FOOOOOO'!!!!!
This is exactly what I was looking for, and much more well-delivered than I had hoped when searching youtube. Thank you sir, for satisfying my boredom with high-quality entertainment that is very unique and informative on your (admittedly) biased views. Those views just so happened to help me break past my most recent block. You're hilarious, and somewhat captivating. I couldn't click away.
+Lyrical Infatuation 23 and hopefully we can see some stories from you soon as a result. Keep learning and hustling Bruh.
Darius... You are the best film teacher! When your movies hit cinemas Ill be first in line!
Short and helpful, good video, bro!
This video hits the basics of storytelling right on the head. Great work dude.
+Gdepp94 Thank you for commenting Gd!
Who is that one dislike?
Is it you, boring Eddie?
Its Michael Bay
Great video dude.......its nice hearing from you
+Imran IBAK Thanks for watching Imran!
I found this so helpful. Character transformation/development is sort of my Achilles heel so to speak. I always find main characters the hardest to have major transformation, but good point about King Neptune. Side characters can actually be very easy to develop than main characters some times.
+PivotPro333 Thanks for sharing your thoughts PlovotPro!
Nicely done, thanks, reminds me of the breakout novel by donald maass
Insightful as always! Keep it up!
+maxxender Glad you dug it Max!
This was great thanks 🙏🏿
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+Super Nace Booya :)
i love your Videos so much! they're funny as well as informative! :)
+epitomeOFblueberries Thanks for commenting Epitome!
Very good point about conflict. Anything that transforms your characters from what they were from beginning of the story to the end. Doesn't necessarily have to be global annihilation, war or destruction every time. I like your implication of looking at our own lives for inspiration. Nice, awesome video :)
Great video. It's nice to see someone giving an entertaining overview of the basics.
+Christopher Moonlight Glad you dug it Chris!
+D4Darious I did, and I shared it around, too.
Thanks!!! This'll help me a lot for my in development script!!!!
+Forever Films & Skits good luck FFS!
youre on it man!
Very useful video thank you
Been a while, Darious ... This is cool informative
+Seed Visuals I know lol. Thanks for watching Seed.
Your channel is excelent. I always enjoy your vídeos.
+Christian Bueno Thank you Chris!
I'm looking for advice. I'll direct it towards D. Britt- I trust and use every bit of advice you give- but my ears are open to anyone who's had this experience. I submitted my first short screenplay to a lesser named film festival. I didn't make the top 10 cut. Could someone advise me as to whether it would be better to submit to festivals that fit my script and provides feedback OR to hire a script consultant THEN start submitting? Also please advise where I can find a better place would be to ask these types of questions as they seem to get lost in the mix and D. Britt has no direct contact (can't say I don't blame him).
My dear brother you deserve 2M+ subscribers,you're the best cinema channel on TH-cam,thanks a million for your videos
It a strange coincidence i watched you for the second time without knowing.
Lol!!! I love this. Thank you. Btw, boring Eddy is adorable. 😊
thanks man
Always keep this video in mind...always
Awesome video as always maan :)
+Stunt-man Thank you Stunt-man!
Your video is being used a major point of learning for my unit in English. So basically youre my teacher. Thanks teach. Better be checkin yo chair for thumbtacks and your back for kick me signs.
THANKS!!! I am trying to create better stories for the videos on my own channel. This helps :) I also think that Pixar's 22 rules of storytelling and the mythological journey of a hero are also interesting storytelling techniques that I have found through my own research. Great video, your pacing is always amazing! :)
Dude you’re channel is freaking funny and hilarious. you have a lot of potential for making a movie based on comedy 😂😂😂 👍🏻👍🏻
Hi there Darious! I love your videos as always and they're very informative. I know at the beginning you said that there are many opinions on what makes a good story but I wanted to ask you what you thought about in terms of stories that don't follow your ideal image. Like 2001: A Space Odyssey for example. That film has really no character changes (except for a literal one that Bowman goes through) which makes it a very different film. The story is also very non traditional. I wanted to ask if you thought that this was still a "good story". Thank you my man!
I'm a big fan of your channel you're so great, I'm 23 years old and I found out recently that i want to be a filmmaker. can you give me an advice please!!
do you think should i get in to the school of filmmaking?
“First you put your main character(s) on top of a tree. Then you set it on fire. In the end, you bring your character(s) down.” -Steven Spielberg
From the beginning, I knew this video would be for me because of what he said at 0:00 that is sooo me 🤣🤣🤣
Great video, very informative. I will definitely use this for my own stories. Thank you... but I'm a tRiGgErEd Frozen nerd
In my opinion, Anna does change by the end of Frozen. She's a naive, impulsive, confused girl at the beginning who dreams of that typical love story she's read so many times over the years, and over the course of the film, she realizes that her compatibility with a partner is more dependent on their individual behaviors and how they care for one another in spite of differences, not cheesy compliments, attractiveness, or fleeting moments of passion, as she previously experienced with Prince Hans. Furthermore, Anna's perception of love took a drastic turn after she sacrificed herself for Elsa - her understanding of "true love" shifts from the aforementioned "handsome prince, graceful princess" to this realistic approach that suggests love is an unconditional willingness to lend your time, resources, (and in her case, life,) for the benefit of someone else. Anna learns these things through her experiences with Elsa and Kristoff. Though the basic nature of her behavior does not change as Elsa's so drastically does, and though her convictions do not change as importantly as Elsa's do, Anna's personal growth is present and observable in Frozen.
Great advice. One of the issues I'm having at the moment is creating a reason to care about my main character in my slasher flick. I think I have it worked out similar to Scarface. The lesser evil in an evil world.
+TheVirtuallyAddicted VA!! Keep working it brutha. You'll get it ;)
This is super helpful! Regarding suspense, do you think a deception (and the resulting suspense) is more effective when the viewer is aware of the truth behind it? Or would keeping it from them have a similar effect?
Hey Darious, just know that i'm looking your videos from France ✌🏻️and it's allways awesome 😜👌
+Gibriel Zertal Thank you Gibriel. How's the weather in France?
+D4Darious Wow😂 for myself i live in Paris and it's crazy because everyday it's changing even testerday it was a little bit shinny, today it's actually raining 😝
Story is EVERYTHING !!!
Nice summary. Thank you!
The fake glasses remind me of Chris Hemsworth's character in Ghostbusters saying they make him look smarter. Do they?
Great video as always. I just wanted to ask, do you know where can I find screenwriting channels here on youtube I know there is filmmaking channels but where can I find just screenwriting channels? Thanks :)
Love your editing style! My sister was watching and she couldn't here what was happening,she was laughing so hard.
+Abby Trainer Hahaha. That's awesome. Tell her I said hey :D
This is very helpful
Hey could you do Identity short film review?That would be awesome Much love on these tip and how to videos Thanks
+Crookqt Thanks for the suggestion.
I LOVEEEEEE your channel and info and have started my own youtube channel. I hope one day it can grow as big as your channel and people take away some useful info like I have from yours.
+Sully Cortez I appreciate the support Sully. If you keep at it you'll get there. It's always slow at first but keep working at it ;)
D4Darious Thanks, I'll do my best!
Darious Britt, Dslr Guide, Film Riot and Rocket Jump's film school.... a.k.a the saviours of us ,poor and dumb inspiring filmmakers ! Love your videos !
+L'info Du Mois We all appreciate the support L'info!
Is it weird how when this guy was talking about how 'conflicts make who you are in life like progression through a story', and helped more than any therapist I have seen anytime recent..? 😅
great man
good video. I think it's time to start shopping new options for your "for example" voice over. Get some variety up in this small sound sample.
that sounds real enough...i'll try that Thank you Darious
this vdeo was really good. I'M SUBBING
I was more involved here than boring Eddie, great job:) How long does it take you on average to make these videos you post each week?
+Kirk Watson Thank you Kirk. Takes a few days to make them. The movie breakdowns take a lot longer. I generally try to post once a week if my schedule allows.
I'm actually trying to write a webcomic, the only thing I have so far is the main characters designs XD, but this helps, thankchu
Your acting skills are on point, Bryan Baker legit hahahah nice
lol you posted an ad for your channel on my account 2 years ago xD just checking in