Coffee and Content - 15 Screenwriting Lessons People Learn Too Late & The Brilliant Editing of Whiplash

Coffee and Content - 15 Screenwriting Lessons People Learn Too Late & The Brilliant Editing of Whiplash

Coffee and Content - 15 Screenwriting Lessons People Learn Too Late & The Brilliant Editing of Whiplash

Greetings from Chicago where we are now a third of the way through shooting Rain Beau's End, a feature film which has well over a dozen Stage 32 cast and crew in the mix. Been a killer first week. Hoping to share more with you soon.

But for now, let's roll with another edition of Coffee & Content.

Our first video today comes from our friends at Film Courage and focuses on lessons that screenwriters should learn sooner than later.

Next up, Whiplash has been lauded in indie filmmaking circles as one of the best recent examples of ratcheting up tension through editing. Our 2nd video today focuses on the brilliant editing of the award winning film.

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And, of course, I welcome your thoughts and musings in the Comments section below.

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RB

15 Screenwriting Lessons People Learn Too Late

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The Brilliant Editing of Whiplash

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Richard "RB" Botto

Richard "RB" Botto

Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Voice Artist

Richard "RB" Botto has created the online platform and marketplace designed to democratize the entertainment industry, Stage 32. By leveling the playing field for all film, television and digital content creators and professionals worldwide, Stage 32 provides networking and training opportunities as...

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3 Comments on Richard RB's Article

Imo Chadband
Screenwriter, Author, Songwriter
Thanks for sharing RB. I'm going to carve out some time today to sit and watch these vids. Film Courage is actually where I found one of your interviews and well, the rest is history. I became a member of stage 32 and couldn't be more happy I found that vid. Thanks for always taking the time to bring to us quality knowledge, advise, and guidance. Best wishes to you and the stage32 crew in Chicago filming Rain_Beau's End!
6 years ago
Richard RB Botto
Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Voice Artist
Means a great deal to me, my friend.  Appreciate all the support!
6 years ago
Imo Chadband
Screenwriter, Author, Songwriter
You're welcome RB! Words can't explain how appreciative I am of this platform you've created. I hope to one day as I grow in the industry do even more to add to the platform and those that reside on it. I always go back to your vids. Classics! Keep on doing what you do bro! Much love and support!
6 years ago
Chris Morley
Playwright, Screenwriter, Script Consultant, Editor
Terrific stuff RB many thanks for posting. Standouts for me were Gary Goldstein at 16 min. and John Truby at 19 min. and Karl Iglesias (I lost track of the time)!  It was that good!  Thanks!
6 years ago
Chris Morley
Playwright, Screenwriter, Script Consultant, Editor
Yeah, it was terrific!  Thanks for making it happen!  
6 years ago
Richard RB Botto
Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Voice Artist
Gary is a great friend, a member and teacher here on Stage 32 and one fine human being.  Also have had the pleasure of speaking on panels with Truby and Iglesias.  Both fantastic instructors in their own right.  So glad you enjoyed.
6 years ago
Harri-Pekka Virkki
Author, Stunt Performer
Great insights! "Does the hero overcome a great weakness"? Can you relate to the hero on emotional level? In some action movies the problem is the lack of rhythm or too high pace. There are plenty of (very well made) action scenes and bigger obstacles but somehow you feel empty after watching them. But in zen the concept of emptiness is well... don't really know :)
6 years ago
Richard RB Botto
Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Voice Artist
Couldn't agree more, my friend.
6 years ago
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