Three Act Theory
ACT 1: BEGINNING
This is where the audience learns who everyone is and connects with the main-character.
Do you need 1, 2, or 3 scenes to establish your characters?
Within each scene, decide the appropriate shots needed to communicate your narrative.
ACT 2: MIDDLE
Do you need 1, 2, or 3 scenes to create the conflict?
Within each scene, decide the appropriate shots needed to communicate your narrative.
ACT 3: END
Do you need 1, 2, or 3 scenes to resolve the conflict?
Within each scene, decide the appropriate shots needed to communicate your narrative.
This is where the audience learns who everyone is and connects with the main-character.
Do you need 1, 2, or 3 scenes to establish your characters?
Within each scene, decide the appropriate shots needed to communicate your narrative.
ACT 2: MIDDLE
Do you need 1, 2, or 3 scenes to create the conflict?
Within each scene, decide the appropriate shots needed to communicate your narrative.
ACT 3: END
Do you need 1, 2, or 3 scenes to resolve the conflict?
Within each scene, decide the appropriate shots needed to communicate your narrative.