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- May 05, 2011 6:57 pm
- Forum: Dramatica Theory
- Topic: Internal and External / Processes and States
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9847
Re: Internal and External / Processes and States
From the Dramatica Dictionary: http://www.dramatica.com/theory/d_dictionary/dictionary/m.htm Motivation -- An underlying given or inequity which drives a character -- Motivation is the force that drives a character in a particular direction. In order for the problem in a story to be fully explored, ...
- May 05, 2011 6:52 pm
- Forum: Dramatica Theory
- Topic: Internal and External / Processes and States
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9847
Re: Internal and External / Processes and States
from the Dramatica Dictionary:http://www.dramatica.com/theory/d_dictionary/dictionary/p.htm Purpose -- A desired and intended result -- Purpose and Motivation are often confused. Whereas Motivation is the drive that the character must fulfill or satisfy, Purpose is the specific item that will satiat...
- May 05, 2011 4:10 pm
- Forum: Practical Dramatica
- Topic: Story Embroidery printout
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5344
Story Embroidery printout
Does anyone use a specific report to print out when doing story embroidery which leaves blanks to fill in at each story point? Or do you use the story engine settings page?
- May 04, 2011 7:57 pm
- Forum: Dramatica Theory
- Topic: Internal and External / Processes and States
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9847
Internal and External / Processes and States
This is a Character elements question. How are the character trait elements split? Do the element quadrants reflect the Table of Story Elements? My instincts tell me Purpose and Methodologies are External and Motivations and Evaluations are Internal . And Purpose and Motivations are States and Evalu...
- Apr 20, 2011 8:16 pm
- Forum: Dramatica Theory
- Topic: "Shadows Bright as Glass"
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8253
Re: "Shadows Bright as Glass"
GROSS: Jon, I want to start with you. Would you describe the difference between who you were before the stroke and who you are now? Mr. SARKIN: Yeah, before the stroke, I was a chiropractor, and I thought in a much more linear fashion about stuff. That's what doctors do, they think in a very organi...
- Apr 19, 2011 4:31 pm
- Forum: Dramatica Theory
- Topic: "Shadows Bright as Glass"
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8253
Re: "Shadows Bright as Glass"
This section especially is what I was talking about. GROSS: Like researchers are trying to find, like, what is the site of consciousness in the brain and nobody really knows. But I was wondering if you feel that, Amy, your research have given you any insights or raised questions that you never thoug...
- Apr 18, 2011 7:22 pm
- Forum: Dramatica Theory
- Topic: "Shadows Bright as Glass"
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8253
"Shadows Bright as Glass"
http://www.npr.org/2011/04/18/135509114/jon-sarkin-when-brain-injuries-transform-into-art Interesting interview on Fresh Air today (see link above) with the author of Shadows Bright as Glass , Amy Ellis Nutt and it's subject, Jon Sarkin. It is about a doctor who had a stroke which injured one hemis...
- Apr 03, 2011 6:24 am
- Forum: Practical Dramatica
- Topic: Story Weaver
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5529
Story Weaver
If I have Dramatica do I need Story Weaver or does Story Weaver do things that are unique? It seems that Story Weaver does what the Story Guide section of Dramatica does.
- Mar 31, 2011 4:22 am
- Forum: Dramatica Theory
- Topic: Build Characters
- Replies: 11
- Views: 17029
Re: Build Characters
Alright, Buck, you've got it. You are right, Chris DID answer the question well. I guess my real objective is to explore character development and analysis. I will start a thread which may spark discussion. Have a great day. What is the url for your blog?
- Mar 29, 2011 5:35 pm
- Forum: Inspiration and Motivation
- Topic: The Tribal Storytellers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 16356
The Tribal Storytellers
http://www.npr.org/2011/03/19/134682388/Ben-Kingsley-On-Portraying-Holocaust-History The above link is to an interview with Sir Ben Kingsley. He said something that struck me which I wanted to share. Sir BEN KINGSLEY (Actor): I think that the role of the (writer), perhaps at its simplest and its pu...
- Mar 25, 2011 2:29 pm
- Forum: Dramatica Theory
- Topic: Build Characters
- Replies: 11
- Views: 17029
Re: Build Characters
Re: Robert McKee's STORY:
Agreed. When he does it with the scene from China Town as well as Casablanca and in scenes he creates it is very compelling. I also listened to him read the Audiobook. I loved it when he read those sections.
Agreed. When he does it with the scene from China Town as well as Casablanca and in scenes he creates it is very compelling. I also listened to him read the Audiobook. I loved it when he read those sections.
- Mar 24, 2011 7:20 pm
- Forum: Dramatica Theory
- Topic: Build Characters
- Replies: 11
- Views: 17029
Re:Characters/Elements/signposts
To StephenBuck415, I would like to continue discussing this topic. I wonder if I didn't fully understand what you were going for and derailed your question. Did you read the article The Dramatica Structure: Elements ( http://dramaticapedia.com/2010/04/08/the-dramatica-structure-elements/ )? If all s...
- Mar 20, 2011 6:04 am
- Forum: Dramatica Theory
- Topic: Build Characters
- Replies: 11
- Views: 17029
Re: Build Characters
ME THINKING OUT LOUD AGAIN: OK, for some reason this topic kept me awake most of the night and it occurred to me again to think of this from the perspective as an actor. The elements of a character make a 4 dimensional being. A character is not linear but but exists within a 3 dimensional linear wo...
- Mar 19, 2011 6:17 am
- Forum: Dramatica Theory
- Topic: Build Characters
- Replies: 11
- Views: 17029
Re: Build Characters
Excellent question. This question has been brewing but not formulated as well as you have put it here. Thank you for asking it. Are there maps for the character traits that line up with the storymind throughlines?
- Mar 13, 2011 9:56 am
- Forum: Dramatica Theory
- Topic: Characters/Characteristics/Archatypes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13431
Re: You Perspective
Thank you Chris, I just read the article. Thank you for that too. It actually offered another choice telling the "YOU" Perspective from an observers POV FROM THE SECOND PERSON VOICE: You were skipping along the path completely unaware of the danger you were in. You didn’t see the Wolf unti...
- Mar 13, 2011 6:13 am
- Forum: Dramatica Theory
- Topic: Characters/Characteristics/Archatypes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13431
Re: I, You, We, They Perspectives
I have to admit I was hoping for a more definitive answer. :wink: but the more I think about it I think I understand. So, is it like this?: "I" Perspective - MC: I have got to get to that cave to win this battle and maybe the war. If I do I will prove to everyone I am not a coward. "Y...
- Mar 10, 2011 4:40 pm
- Forum: Dramatica Theory
- Topic: Characters/Characteristics/Archatypes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13431
Re: telling the Impact Character story
When telling the Impact Story the "YOU" story would one tell it from the point of view of the Main Character? You did this and you did that. You impacted me this way and/or that way? Or would it be told in the 3rd person? Or from the perspective of the impact character?
- Feb 26, 2011 11:55 am
- Forum: Dramatica Theory
- Topic: Characters/Characteristics/Archatypes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13431
Re: Characters/Characteristics/Archatypes
Okay, that makes a lot of sense. this really takes some practice. Of course writing out the story (Step outline) in every throughline will be the goal so that when it comes time to weave it all together the WHOLE story could be quite fulfilling. Again it will take some practice to keep objective obj...
- Feb 26, 2011 8:27 am
- Forum: Using Screenwriter
- Topic: Creating a Dramatica-Based Screenwriter Template
- Replies: 5
- Views: 18225
Re: Creating a Dramatica-Based Screenwriter Template
Chris Huntly Podcast URL:
http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/index.htm#paradigms
The article podcast is called:
Dramatica and Other Story Paradigms
http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/index.htm#paradigms
The article podcast is called:
Dramatica and Other Story Paradigms
- Feb 26, 2011 8:13 am
- Forum: Dramatica Theory
- Topic: Characters/Characteristics/Archatypes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13431
Characters/Characteristics/Archatypes
I haven't tried it yet but I was thinking, if in telling the overall story (as a preliminary exercise), would it be useful to plug in all the archetype characters and tell the story (as the general on the hill) using only the archetypal terms. eg: The main character is thinking about killing himself...