I'm sure this discussion has already appeared here, but I also know that industry standards evolve and that everyone approaches things differently. I have never written a treatment for presentation. What are your thoughts? What should and shouldn't be there? How long should the document be? How "professional" vs. "in your own language" should the treatment be? Are there different treatments for different people you will present to? Does anyone have any amazing examples? Templates? All thoughts, links and jokes are welcome! Thanks! Matt
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https://www.simplyscripts.com/treatments.html
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My opinion is I have never written one and never will.
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How do you "structure" Dan? Do you go from synopsis to (step) outline?
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Also read http://www.wordplayer.com/columns/wp37.Proper.Treatment.html
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Rutger. I normally just write a very brief three act synopsis if I am writing on spec. If I am writing on assignment which I don't do very often I use STC beat-sheet but only as a guide.
Thanks for everyone's comments so far. Kay, I couldn't find your posted documents. If you'd be so kind, would you mind reposting? Thanks!
I think I got it Dan. Your working with a mental map.
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Thanks for sharing the link from screenwriter Terry Rossio, Rutger. I'd say his insights and advice are highly regarded and his site Wordplayer.com is a great resource. ;)
Rutger. Yes and sometimes I just write down scenes as I see them unfold in my head. Not probably the best method but that is what seems to work best for me.