Follow along with movies in real time to compare actual turning points in a film with theoretical structures (paradigms) from popular screenwriting authors. Set the run-time, then watch how the filmmakers execute the turning points of a story in ways that are often missed if you're not looking for it.
And then...
Apply those insights to your own writing!
Traditional timelines are configured as story-wheels for a consistent presentation of the theories. Compare multiple paradigms one-to-one with a quick swipe.
Set movie run-time, start the timer and follow along to evaluate different paradigms on-the-fly. Start the clock at any point around the story wheel.
Tap any one of the story wheels for a study-guide synopsis of each stage of that particular paradigm.
Enter notes while the film is in progress. Elapsed-time stamp is included with each entry. Export your notes to other applications for archive and editing.
(00:00) Introduction
(00:27) The Magical Number Three
(02:30) Aristotle's Three Acts
(04:35) Isn't that a FORMULA?! (#$&%!)!
(06:55) Joseph Campbell... and mentors
(08:30) And now... STORY COMPASS
(10:40) Structure is the Spine
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As a female screenwriter, playwright, film director, and novelist, and occasional game writer, I've radically upleveled my understanding of deep story structure with the use of Story Compass. Designed by a Hollywood storyteller for storytellers, this is the ultimate storytellers' app. Using Story Compass regularly during my doctoral studies in sci-fi screenwriting has been an essential part of enhancing and advancing my understanding of story structure and my storytelling skills and abilities.
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Speaking from both a screenwriting perspective/interest and from a software development background, your Story Compass software (I use Android) is a marvel of beauty, insight, and elegance. Your tutorial videos were also some of the best I've seen for any platform. I know your film experience extends way beyond this, but wanted to quickly share my love of your app. It gracefully slides into a sweet spot of core writing tools.
Christopher Pufall
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