Types of CharactersOpen menu Protagonist Antagonist Hero Anti Hero Tragic Hero Foil Character Character TropesOpen menu Common Character Types Types of Villains Femme Fatale Mad Scientist Mary Sue Damsel in Distress Write Your Free Script → You’ve heard of a protagonist and an antagonist. And now you can really knock the socks off your screenwriting… Continue reading What is a Deuteragonist — Definition & Examples
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What is tone? To answer that question we have to place tone in an appropriate context. Tone can refer to the intonation/pitch of acoustics, the meeting of light and shadow, the firmness of muscles, etc. — but we’re going to focus on what tone means in storytelling. Tone is how an artist feels towards the… Continue reading What is Tone? — A Guide for Storytellers
Understanding how to write a movie script, also known as a screenplay, can seem daunting at first, but once you understand script format and structure you can then focus on your creativity. We’ll take you through the process of writing a screenplay so that you can begin building that great movie idea into a professional script. Continue… Continue reading How to Write a Movie Script: Screenplay Format and Examples
The world would be a lot more boring without figurative language. Look at your favorite novel, essay, monologue, script– you’re guaranteed to find at least a few figurative language examples. But what is figurative language? And what are its different types? We’re going to answer those questions by outlining a figurative language definition alongside a… Continue reading 7 Types of Figurative Language (With Examples)
Narrative ElementsOpen menu Antagonist Catharsis Motif Plot Protagonist Theme Narrative DevicesOpen menu Deus ex Machina Foreshadowing Irony Personification Plot Twist Red Herring Write Your Script For Free → Have you ever watched a movie or read a book with a plot twist that blew your mind, but when revisiting it you see all the now-obvious… Continue reading What is Foreshadowing — Definition, Examples in Film and Lit.
Plot TropesOpen menu What is a Trope What is a Cliche Flashback MacGuffin Plot Twist Red Herring FREE Movie Scripts: StudioBinder Screenwriting Library Write Your Script for Free A woman walks into your detective’s office. She might be wearing a hat or let her hair down. She lets her classy dress show off her legs… Continue reading What is a Femme Fatale — Definition, Characteristics, Examples
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Types of CharactersOpen menu Protagonist Antagonist Hero Anti Hero Tragic Hero Foil Character Character TropesOpen menu Common Character Types Types of Villains Femme Fatale Mad Scientist Mary Sue Damsel in Distress Write Your Free Script → What is an anti hero? We’ve all heard that characters like Walter White and Thomas Shelby are anti heroes,… Continue reading What is an Anti Hero — Definition, Examples in Film & Literature
Plot TropesOpen menu What is a Trope What is a Cliche Flashback MacGuffin Plot Twist Red Herring FREE Movie Scripts: StudioBinder Screenwriting Library Write Your Script for Free Many stock characters have been established in fiction for centuries, from the heroes to the villains to the side characters. Among those that have managed to continue… Continue reading What is a Damsel in Distress — Definition & Examples
Screenplay StructureOpen menu What is The Three Act Structure What is Freytag’s Pyramid What is a Story Mountain Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey What is Save the Cat Dan Harmon’s Story Circle 5 Stages of A StoryOpen menu What is Exposition What is an Inciting Incident What is Rising Action What is the Climax of a… Continue reading What is Denouement — Definition and Examples
home → TEMPLATES → AV ScriptYouTube Script Template Use this Template Writing an engaging YouTube scriptYouTube has become a platform for all types of video creators. Artists, storytellers, educators, journalists, and influencers have all used the platform to publish their work directly to viewers. But the best YouTubers often start and work with a well-crafted… Continue reading YouTube Script Template
home → TEMPLATES → AV ScriptAV Script Template Use this Template Craft a clear AV scriptWhether you’re working on corporate videos, commercials, music videos, or any other type of visual content, a well-constructed AV script can be the best way to communicate your ideas.In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of creating an… Continue reading AV Script Template
home → TEMPLATES → AV ScriptCorporate Video Script Template Use this Template Building corporate videosCorporate videos are a great way to convey information quickly and effectively. To maximize their effectiveness, you’ll want to plan your videos with a corporate video script, which look nothing like a traditional screenplay.With StudioBinder’s AV script writing software, our corporate video… Continue reading Corporate Video Script Template
home → TEMPLATES → AV ScriptExplainer Video Script Template Use this Template Write the next great explainer videoExplainer videos are a great way to build brand awareness and educate an audience. These types of videos require a script that looks different than your typical film/TV screenplay: the AV script.StudioBinder’s AV script writing software will help you… Continue reading Explainer Video Script Template
home → TEMPLATES → AV ScriptMusic Video Script Template Use this Template Music Video Script TemplateMusic videos may not have much in the way of dialogue or plot, but they still require a script. But what exactly is music video script format? An AV script will allow you to have a comprehensive idea of what… Continue reading Music Video Script Template
home → TEMPLATES → AV ScriptVideo Script Template Use this Template Video Script TemplateWhatever you’re creating a video for, you’ll likely need an AV script. Also known as a two column script, these outlines help you plan out your project in vivid detail. We’re here to give you a head start with a sample video… Continue reading Video Script Template
Metaphor Mixed Metaphor Visual Metaphor The metaphor is a fundamental pillar of figurative language. Few tools can paint a picture as efficiently and evocatively. As such, metaphors are employed by nearly every kind of writer, whether you are a poet or a playwright. To better understand the literary technique, we’ll look at its definition, subtypes,… Continue reading What is a Metaphor — Definition and Examples
Narrative ElementsOpen menu Antagonist Catharsis Motif Plot Protagonist Theme Narrative DevicesOpen menu Deus ex Machina Foreshadowing Irony Personification Plot Twist Red Herring Write Your Script For Free → Have you ever felt at a loss for words to describe what you are feeling or the point you are making? Odds are you’ve probably turned to… Continue reading What is a Hyperbole? Definition & Examples
Get started Write Breakdown Visualize Plan Shoot Support Desk ➚ Youtube ➚ Contact ➚ Tutorials → Write → Intro to AV ScriptIntro to AV ScriptAV scripts are the unsung heroes of many video productions. They make crystal clear what you’ll be shooting and how it will be worked into your project as a whole.In this course,… Continue reading Tutorials – Write – Intro to AV Script
