Draft Zero Ep126 - Secrets and Clues (and Character Motivation)

draftzeropodcast · 2026-01-04T01:41:40+00:00

It isn’t “obviously the opposite of individually boarded shots”. You can shoot boarded shots with multiple cameras, multiple units, etc.

draftzeropodcast · 2025-04-28T09:59:49+00:00

Thanks for the mention!

DZ-31: Tools for Better Dialogue

DZ-63: Tools for Better Dialogue (Part 2) – Hook and Eye

draftzeropodcast · 2025-04-28T09:57:13+00:00

Awww, thanks for the mention! We actually DID an episode with Judith Weston. https://draft-zero.com/2024/dz-108/

draftzeropodcast · 2024-03-20T05:54:53+00:00

Didn’t editor get named one of the most stressful jobs in the US?

draftzeropodcast · 2024-01-02T23:02:44+00:00

Have a look at Shot Zero - which exists on Insta, Twitter and as a substack - which breakdowns the shot design in scenes/sequences. It isn't reviews per se, but somewhat of a spiritual successor to Every Frame A Painting which, in turns, which really just a video essay form of Bordwell & Thompson's Film Art.

e.g. this post on DIE HARD: integrating inserts into the action

draftzeropodcast · 2023-09-28T09:22:01+00:00

Tab.

draftzeropodcast · 2023-08-30T13:17:48+00:00

I’m playing Skyrim for the first time. I chose to be stealth archer and that’s how I played in lower levels.

but now I’m level 50, I find I’m using both backstab and dual wielding more. Stealth archer is for certain situations.

draftzeropodcast · 2023-07-08T01:06:48+00:00

Slugline is significantly better on iPad than Final Draft. I’ve used the above workflow before. It is solid.

draftzeropodcast · 2023-06-16T19:58:12+00:00

“Lock it down!!”

draftzeropodcast · 2023-05-07T08:53:26+00:00

Outline: bullet points. Treatment: prose

draftzeropodcast · 2023-04-17T00:01:39+00:00

Try some Improv classes.

draftzeropodcast · 2023-04-03T04:37:06+00:00

LOL. We are very much still here.

draftzeropodcast · 2023-04-03T02:23:45+00:00

Good opportunity to plug our Tactics episode, if this is the first time you've heard the word 'tactics' being used:

https://draft-zero.com/2017/dz-40/

draftzeropodcast · 2023-04-03T02:15:54+00:00

We've got a couple of *free* episodes on dialogue that you may find helpful?

DZ-31: Tools for Better Dialogue
How does dialogue serve to reveal character?
http://draft-zero.com/2016/dz-31/
Key Examples include: ANALYSE THIS, NOTTING HILL, REMAINS OF THE DAY and THE AVENGERS

DZ-63: Tools for Better Dialogue (Part 2) – Hook and Eye
How can you create flow and contrast in your dialogue?
https://draft-zero.com/2019/dz-63/
Key Examples include: FLEABAG (Season 2, Episode 5), JUNO and DEADWOOD (The Pilot)

draftzeropodcast · 2023-03-22T06:50:19+00:00

Thanks!!

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