I have to push back on that first example. It depends on what you’re going for. Fargo is LOADED of small talk. Not excessive small talk, but there’s a specific type they’re going for.
Dialogue are optional, go straight to the point, only expose info when it's important Don't info dumb, instead try making the visual communicate the information Don't repeat the same message with Action and Dialogue (prefer Action over Dialogue)
I know he's emphasizing style over realism, but "Did you know Jenkins approved a two million dollar purchase order?" actually is a realistic start to a conversation. When there's big news, or a big problem, people often dispense with the small talk and go straight to the subject at hand.
As you and I both know dialog should help to bring the audience deeper into the story so perhaps it can be thought of as Subtext Actively Lassoing The audience. ;)
This dude is just so good at explaining this stuff.
A masterclass in eight minutes. Excellent! Thank you!
Dealing with this in my manuscript right now. I wrote as it flowed and now I need to edit it and add the other spices. Great analogy.
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Thanks, Keith!
This guy really nails it!
This is a brilliant explanation. I'm writing a graphic novel and I found your tips very useful!
Man, your metaphors are just... in a category of their own...
Great video hope the cleanup was easy
I have to push back on that first example. It depends on what you’re going for. Fargo is LOADED of small talk. Not excessive small talk, but there’s a specific type they’re going for.
Sitcoms and plays have a lot of dialogue.
If you want to write a film, you have to economize with your words.
But films?
Dialogue are optional, go straight to the point, only expose info when it's important
Don't info dumb, instead try making the visual communicate the information
Don't repeat the same message with Action and Dialogue (prefer Action over Dialogue)
I know he's emphasizing style over realism, but "Did you know Jenkins approved a two million dollar purchase order?" actually is a realistic start to a conversation. When there's big news, or a big problem, people often dispense with the small talk and go straight to the subject at hand.
I like the metaphor
As you and I both know dialog should help to bring the audience deeper into the story so perhaps it can be thought of as Subtext Actively Lassoing The audience. ;)
Exposition is more like MSG, because it quickly gives me a headache.
Man that's a lot of salt...wasted. For a great cause though.
I got it on sale. :-)