Acknowledgments
Biography
Introduction
The Words (Dear Mrs. Senderoff)
Vincent Laforet on Permission to Create
CHAPTER 1 The Elements of Story
Attention Capital: Spend It Wisely
Freytag’s Pyramid
Exposition
Inciting Incident
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Dénouement
The Hero’s Journey
Key Things to Remember About The Hero’s Journey
Suit the Structure to Your Idea
The Three Pillars
Story Helps Us Change How We Feel
CHAPTER 2 How to Structure Your Story
Learning a New Language
Outline Your Idea: The Arc
Jasmine’s Arc: An Outlining Example
Build Your Idea: Shot Sizes
Frame Your Idea: Look Right Here!
Composition and Framing
Shot Movements
Put Your Idea Together: The Sequence
Ordering Your Shot Types
The Benefits ...