Synopses & Reviews
Fade In is a concise, step-by-step method for developing a ""story concept"" into a finished screenplay. Used by professionals and universities around the world, this book covers the basics of dramatic writing; creating characters; screenplay structure, techniques and terminology.
Synopsis
Fade In is a concise, step-by-step method for developing a story concept into a finished screenplay. It also functions as a screenwriter's career guide, providing insight into and advice about the film industry, and includes a proven system to getting agents and producers to read your screenplay. This second edition covers the basics of dramatic writing; creating three-dimensional characters; screenplay structure, format, techniques, and terminology; the creative process; adaptations; and collaboration.
About the Author
Bob Berman is author of ""Strange Universe"" and ""Secrets of the Night Sky,"" He has a weekly radio show and a monthly hour-long call-in show on NPR Northeast. He also writes a column for ""The Old Farmer's Almanac"" and is a monthly columnist for ""Discover"" and ""Astronomy ""magazines. He lives in upstate New York.