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Master of the Cinematic Universe is a guide to the future of trans-media storytelling. Content creators of every flavor are constantly needing to expand the mediums they can work in. This volume serves as a resource for using the timeless truths of story structure to craft established as well as up and coming short-form media formats.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Acknowledgments
Introduction by Jim Krueger
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - How to Use This Book: The Secret Codes Behind Short Visual Stories
Chapter 3 - Narrative Short Films: The Story Safe House
Chapter 4 - Short Documentary Films: Recording Reality
Chapter 5 - Webisodes: The Double Agents
Chapter 6 - Fundraising / Crowdfunding Videos: The Cost of Doing Business
Chapter 7 - Video Résumés: Blow Your Cover Like A Pro
Chapter 8 - Promo / Sizzle Reels: The Ultimate Secret Weapon
Chapter 9 - Commercials: Convincing the Jury
Chapter 10 - Movie Trailers: Feature Film Forensics
Chapter 11 - Vlogs: The Personality Profile
Chapter 12 - Vines: The Shortest Mission
Chapter 13 - YouTube Videos: Hiding in Plain Sight
Chapter 14 - Vimeo Videos: Special Skills and Special Forces
Chapter 15 - Music Videos: Abstract With an Alibi
Chapter 16 - Sketches / Cartoons: Good Cop / Bad Cop
Chapter 17 - Journalism / Newsreels: The Investigation
Chapter 18 - Motion Comic Videos: Putting the Deal in Motion
Chapter 19 - Instructional Short Films: Just the Facts, Ma'am
Chapter 20 - Public Service Announcements: Covert Cliffhangers
Chapter 21 - Kinetic Text Videos: Letters, Numbers, and Symbols
Chapter 22 - Interactive Videos: Gadgets for Gumshoes
Chapter 23 - Conclusion
About the Authors
Über den Autor / die Autorin
John Bucher is an award-winning writer / director / producer from Los Angeles, California. He has spoken on five continents about story, film, spirituality, and pop culture. He has served as Executive Director of the Damah Film Festival, Director of Story Development for the Global Short Film Network, and currently teaches at the Los Angeles Film Studies Center (LAFSC). He has developed story con-tent for organizations ranging from HBO to the U.S. Figure Skating Association. His blog, Welcome-ToTheSideshow.org, is read by thousands in more than 70 countries each year. In addition, he writes a regular weekly column on storytelling in film and television for LA-Screenwriter.com, and is active on Twitter at @johnkbucher
