How to Write a Synopsis for a Movie | Original Whiplash Synopsis Example | Script Reader Pro

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  • Опубликовано: 14 июн 2021
  • A movie is based on a screenplay, but that screenplay is based on a story. And a story in its purest form can be found in a movie synopsis.
    In the video, we'll teach you how to write a synopsis for a movie either as an essential part of your selling strategy, or as a story tool to help craft the story of your script.
    Here’s what’s coming up:
    • The different uses of film synopsis (selling vs. brainstorming)
    • The Fundamentals: formatting, word count, key elements
    • Original Whiplash Synopsis Example
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    Over to You:
    • Practice! Try crafting a synopsis for your favorite films.
    • Take it further. Write a synopsis for your own screenplay.
    • What do you think of our methods outlined in this video?
    Let us know in the comments section below the video.
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Комментарии • 65

  • @irinabayly
    @irinabayly 10 месяцев назад

    Amazing tips! Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @simonward-horner7605
    @simonward-horner7605 3 года назад +15

    Excellent, what a great resource for up and coming writers.

  • @elleteephoenix9132
    @elleteephoenix9132 10 месяцев назад +1

    You're doing the Lord's work

  • @oluwatoyinmagbagbeola8626
    @oluwatoyinmagbagbeola8626 3 года назад +5

    Good explanation!.👍

  • @alangeorge1661
    @alangeorge1661 Год назад +1

    Very interesting and informative! Thanks!

  • @NIKONGUY1960
    @NIKONGUY1960 Год назад

    First time I've heard an in depth breakdown of this subject.

  • @KhanyoMjamba
    @KhanyoMjamba 11 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing post, man. So cool that one of the synopses you posted is a reference for what I'm currently working on.

  • @juliegriffin2255
    @juliegriffin2255 2 года назад +4

    So helpful! Thank you. You are a master communicator. I love it. I have to write the synopsis today. You made that much easier. Now I really get it. It's a one-page short story.

    • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles
      @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles  2 года назад

      Glad to hear something "clicked" for you, Julie! If you'd like feedback from one of our professionals, we do offer a synopsis coverage service: www.scriptreaderpro.com/synopsis-treatment-coverage/

  • @teddy_miljard
    @teddy_miljard Год назад

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @genapruitt2421
    @genapruitt2421 2 месяца назад

    Thank you! 😁

  • @kakaproduction919
    @kakaproduction919 Год назад

    Thank you so much

  • @AnnoyingMoose
    @AnnoyingMoose 2 года назад +5

    Thank you SO MUCH for including the actual synopses of these movies so that I could freeze the video and read them. While I thoroughly enjoyed how well made Jurassic Park was (and its synopsis) that logline sounds rather wordy/clunky!

  • @star0309
    @star0309 7 месяцев назад

    Useful Video..!

  • @ronaldmyersjr
    @ronaldmyersjr 6 месяцев назад

    Liked that❤

  • @caenterprisellc6922
    @caenterprisellc6922 2 года назад +14

    My goal is to land them on Tyler Perry's desk and direct the movies.🙋🏾‍♀️🎬📽

  • @ryanhowell4492
    @ryanhowell4492 Год назад +1

    Cool Advice

  • @AndresCiambotti
    @AndresCiambotti 3 года назад +6

    What a great video! The amazing Jurassic Park document shown briefly at 2:46 was extremely helpful, do you know if there are more examples in this same format? (besides the Whiplash pdf) Thank you very much in advance!

    • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles
      @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles  3 года назад

      Hi Andres, we recommend doing a search on the internet for it -- most likely you'll be able to find something by typing in "MOVIE + SYNOPSIS". Thanks for watching!

  • @rasfredrickmoalosi807
    @rasfredrickmoalosi807 3 года назад +1

    This very useful.. New subscriber from Botswana 🇧🇼

  • @nonames7797
    @nonames7797 3 года назад +3

    This was very helpful. Thank you.

  • @thenightowlchronicles4181
    @thenightowlchronicles4181 3 года назад +1

    Great Video!!!

  • @NicholeCarterMusic
    @NicholeCarterMusic Год назад

    Thank you very much!

  • @AYODEJIAJALA
    @AYODEJIAJALA 2 года назад +5

    Thank you for creating this wonderful content. I have been looking for content like this... can you show me some of the synopsis that you have written so as to practically understand how to write a synopsis better after watching the film?

    • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles
      @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles  2 года назад +1

      Glad you found the video helpful! You can find the Synopsis for Whiplash in the video link!

  • @joakimwennberg4000
    @joakimwennberg4000 2 года назад

    Really good video!

  • @bmilano1580
    @bmilano1580 2 года назад

    Well read!

  • @oneness2468
    @oneness2468 2 года назад

    Loved the video and grateful to you for posting it. I request you to also make a video on 'How to write a Film Treatment.' Regards and stay safe :)

  • @kingpaulchimbula8913
    @kingpaulchimbula8913 2 года назад

    This is great

  • @rapsino5906
    @rapsino5906 2 года назад

    Thanks

  • @voiceseeking2714
    @voiceseeking2714 Год назад

    How to pich Story or Ready script to producer??

  • @info2747
    @info2747 8 месяцев назад

    how to pitch on OTT ???

  • @yasminevine
    @yasminevine Год назад

    Does a treatment include Synopsis and Movie scene outline? Or is it just a longer synopsis? Why not call it longer Synopsis? I guess Im confused of what a treatment is?

  • @oluwatoyinmagbagbeola8626
    @oluwatoyinmagbagbeola8626 3 года назад +1

    I'm still new to the industry, and I want to know how I can get investors to notice my work?

    • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles
      @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles  3 года назад +1

      Hi! You may want to check out our other videos including "How to Sell Your Screenplay" and "How to Get Your Script Ready For Netflix". Enjoy the watch!

  • @deeptimuhla2074
    @deeptimuhla2074 3 года назад +3

    Do we give out the whole story in the synopsis? Or leave it at a point. Something like a cliff hanger?

    • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles
      @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles  3 года назад +2

      Hi Deepti, it depends on the function you are using it for. Often producers want to see the entire story because it helps them get an idea of what the script is about. However, should you include a brief summary in your query letter, you may not want to include everything because it will entice them to request the script. Hope that helps!

    • @deeptimuhla2074
      @deeptimuhla2074 3 года назад

      @@ScriptReaderProLosAngeles thanks so much. Grateful

    • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles
      @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles  3 года назад

      @@deeptimuhla2074 our pleasure!

  • @revolutionbattalion
    @revolutionbattalion 2 года назад

    Log line is key less then 2 paragraphs because a lower lever person will read it when you submit it if your wording is not impactful they will one mail it back to you or 2 throw it away and send you a bullshit letter like Cartoon Network did to me 3 times

  • @XxSEETH3RxX
    @XxSEETH3RxX Год назад

    I find writing the synopsis easier than the logline

  • @JoshuaYoung2
    @JoshuaYoung2 Год назад +1

    Love this but wish you put in chapters.

  • @brycesonflowers8758
    @brycesonflowers8758 Год назад +3

    Public Announcement,
    If you want to see a good representation of what a film synopsis should look like. Just watch each opening crawl featured in all of the nine Star Wars Movies.

  • @fireflycreativebuddies9121
    @fireflycreativebuddies9121 3 года назад +1

    Please give me top movies synopsis

    • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles
      @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles  3 года назад

      If you look at the description of this video, you will find the WHIPLASH example link!

  • @tutubeas10
    @tutubeas10 2 месяца назад

    Thank you very much, man. I must confess that when I saw your dishevelled appearance and you started talking, I thought I was about to waste my time here. But your content is amazing and very useful. And I re-learned to never judge a book by its cover.