Black, Shane

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Most movies live and die with their bad guy. Often what he or she wants and does will drive your story, so it's crucial that you avoid cliché and give the villain depth. But watch out - the trick is creating a compelling antagonist who doesn't have to betray himself in order for the hero to win. It's a tightrope you have to walk.

1 audiocassette, side B only.

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Whether it’s Errol Flynn swinging through Sherwood Forest, or Harrison Ford running in jungle ruins, audiences have always enjoyed watching a great adventure story. The creators of some of the most exciting and popular adventure films of all time meet here to explain the finer points of putting your protagonist through hell in the name of entertainment. 1 audiocassette, sides A and B, about 78 minutes

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A little laughter goes a long way. Even if you're writing a drama, thriller, action, or romance, humor has its place. If you can make them laugh before they cry or wince or scream, they'll walk away that much more entertained. Master crafters talk about the art of infusing characters and story with comedic payoff.

1 audiocassette, sides A and B.

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Good adventure films never go out of style. Come see writers who are responsible for some of the most action-packed and thrilling films of recent years. Learn how to explore a traditional genre in new ways, and discovermethods of pushing the always expanding envelope creatively. Please check your flame thrower at the door. Two sides of a cassette tape, about 60 minutes total.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of audio and video media and digital files of recordings of Austin Film Festival & Conference panel presentations from 1994-2008. The recordings document the proceedings of the Conference. Panel topics include On Writing, Up Close and Personal, The Art of the Pitch, and many others. Notable panelists include Michael Ian Black, Sydney Pollack, Shane Black, Larry Wilmore, Jim Dauterive, Mike Judge, Oliver Stone, Harold Ramos, Judd Apatow, Bill Broyles, Bill...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of audio and video media and digital files of recordings of Austin Film Festival & Conference panel presentations from 1994-2008. The recordings document the proceedings of the Conference. Panel topics include On Writing, Up Close and Personal, The Art of the Pitch, and many others. Notable panelists include Michael Ian Black, Sydney Pollack, Shane Black, Larry Wilmore, Jim Dauterive, Mike Judge, Oliver Stone, Harold Ramos, Judd Apatow, Bill Broyles, Bill...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of audio and video media and digital files of recordings of Austin Film Festival & Conference panel presentations from 1994-2008. The recordings document the proceedings of the Conference. Panel topics include On Writing, Up Close and Personal, The Art of the Pitch, and many others. Notable panelists include Michael Ian Black, Sydney Pollack, Shane Black, Larry Wilmore, Jim Dauterive, Mike Judge, Oliver Stone, Harold Ramos, Judd Apatow, Bill Broyles, Bill...

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You baked the cake, but you can't get a bite, right? Creative control is often tough to relinquish. If you're looking to take a step closer to creating the story you had in mind, take it from these writer/directors who took the step and took control of their story. Just keep in mind that everything is going to change.

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Not as cut and dry as it may sound, creating great heroes and villains is a rare skill. Heroes can run the gamut from unassuming, average folks to psychologically complex antiheroes. Villains can be indefatigable, heartless forces of pure evil or misunderstood characters with a seldom seen sensitive streak. Learn techniques for adding depth to your bad guys. 1 audiocassette, sides A and B, about 62 minutes