How to Build Your Story Structure

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Ryan breaks down how he uses a 6 act structure to construct his stories!
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@sleepybandit23 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you pointed out the Paprika/Inception comparisons. That film doesn’t get enough credit

@gregorylagrange 3 жыл бұрын

Would be nice if when they do make films like inception, the creators would admit to where they get their ideas from. That's a little more than getting inspiration.

@forrme3904 2 жыл бұрын

@@gregorylagrange uhh so do you mean paprika was inspired by nolan or something? sorry because i don't really understand your comment

@amerehuman6791 2 жыл бұрын

@@forrme3904 I think he meant the other way around

@TomEyeTheSFMguy Жыл бұрын

@@forrme3904 They mean that inception was inspired by paprika.

@swi616 3 жыл бұрын

Man I used to watch your videos when I was like 12 to 15 I’ve always wanted to make films I used to make videos with my friends and I learned a bunch from you, but life got in the way lost all my equipment etc. I want to get back into it somehow soon thank you for educating all these years.

@youdontneedalabel9404 2 жыл бұрын

Same story I can relate to you

@704jae Жыл бұрын

@@youdontneedalabel9404 been watching these guys since I was 10 I’m 16 now 😂

@timskully3496 Жыл бұрын

@@704jae pick up a camera soon bro! never look back 🙌🏽

@jobz9150 Жыл бұрын

Hope you get back into filmmaking soon

@IPENTV Жыл бұрын

Yes, me too

@SidneyDiongzon 3 жыл бұрын

6 act structure...friggin' brilliant. Another great video dude!

@MultiverseCODM 3 жыл бұрын

I think that's also why Inception is so captivating

@alwinthomas7094 3 жыл бұрын

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@alwinthomas7094 3 жыл бұрын

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@monvhvj22 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering how you got crazy

@kbs1212 3 жыл бұрын

1:40 When he said “we just raise the stakes” I spat out my tea. Bravo. Case in point!

@dkkeyz8815 3 жыл бұрын

I’m in the end run of a 2 year filmschool program. This video just made story structure click. Thank you.

@filmriot 3 жыл бұрын

That's amazing to hear!

@CalebBub 3 жыл бұрын

Christopher Nolan is an amazing filmmaker, in-part, BECAUSE he plays with structure. You can't tell stories as layered and complex as he does without understanding exactly what you're talking about! Much love to Film Riot crew ❤❤❤

@filmriot 3 жыл бұрын

He’s so damn good.

@SlideWreckDan 3 жыл бұрын

I actually love structure. Being confined to think within a box helps realize what the box is which then allows me to go outside the box when necessary or inspired to. Great structure!

@unclesam9639 3 жыл бұрын

I just read the chapter from save the cat today, and now I've got the video for it. What a match-point!

@davoa4665 3 жыл бұрын

what!! I can't believe this, I was learning story structure a few minutes ago and now u guys upload a new one what awesomeness hahaha Luv u guys.

@filmriot 3 жыл бұрын

We’re always watching.

@siddhantkhare2775 3 жыл бұрын

@@filmriot Hello Sir , I name is SIDDHANT , from India 🇮🇳 n I'm a student of High School . I am going to ask my parents for a gift for Christmas n New Year , I have a little bit of experience in Filmaking . I make films alone , i.e. , I direct n act both alone . The smartphone that I use is the iPhone 11 . I learn Filmaking from you n Cinecom.net (yt channel) . What gear shouldbI ask for ( I have a tripod n a lav mic already . Thanking you , Siddhant

@siddhantkhare2775 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry *My Name* not I name in the above question I have asked....

@siddhantkhare2775 3 жыл бұрын

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@siddhantkhare2775 3 жыл бұрын

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@paddywise176 3 жыл бұрын

This came at the perfect time for me

@alwinthomas7094 3 жыл бұрын

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@robbytherobinson6654 3 жыл бұрын

This video uploaded, just as I had my book out, planning my new short film. Thanks Film Riot.

@JustinStarrPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Structure is extremely important not just for the people that use it, but also for the people that claim they *don’t.* The reason a lack of structure can work at times, or can be subversive, is because of the comparison to structure. It can’t be subversive if there’s nothing to subvert. Cliches exist for a reason. Common practices exist for a reason. When I first took music theory in high school and a bunch of us know-it-all damn-the-man kids scoffed at them, my teacher said “First know the rules. When you know the rules you can break them.” In Beethoven’s symphonies he adhered to Sonata Form… but also expanded on it. Innovated it. Subverted it. Breaking the rules can lead to excitement from the audience in that their expectations were subverted. Great video!

@filmriot 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

@Father_of_Internet 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! You never disappoint! I've learn so much from you that i cant even put in words how much im thankful for your work. Thanks to you i got into writting short films and now that i've been doing that for a while, i'm getting into actual movie scripts. My main story now has 40 pages and counting. Im honestly shocked with how good its actually turning out to be and you came in clutch one more time, with the perfect timing, to help me one more time to reach my goals. I know for a fact that one day i will be great, because i wont Fckng give up until i do. Thank you so much one more time for sharing your knowledge. You the G.O.A.T. for real. Cheers from Portugal

@TadasAlmantas 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to Film Riot team and their knowledge getting us prepared for the upcoming projects

@adamwoodall8075 3 жыл бұрын

This channel never ceases to be absolutely FANTASTIC; keep it going!

@filmriot 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@GriffinCologne 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this particular video and for choosing The Ring and Inception as your analysis subjects. I’ve been in a creative rut for much of 2020 and I needed this dive into structure for two of my favorite films to get excited about writing again!

@BaileyxFilmz16 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in college and my major is cinema and television. I took of class my Sophmore year of college where we learned Act 1 , Act 2 and Act 3. I will say I love your version better. Its easier to break down step by step. I wish they would teach us that way in college. Great job!

@gregjones7196 3 жыл бұрын

I love how Film Riot started as an inspirational and educational ride that still continues to this day. Love you guys!

@ryanmacharika3946 3 жыл бұрын

Christopher Nolan uses the most rigid structure that is exact almost to the minute. His story beats are very clear and his movies other than Disney and Pixar are the easiest to study if you want to learn storytelling. People who probably have a more vague structure are maybe Tarantino and Chloe Zhao. But the best writers always do. You can always tell Woody Allen's structure in every script he writes whether good or bad and he's possibly the best screenwriter of all time.

@veryamazingandcreativename 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Just finished the last Film Riot Podcast earlier today. Completely done for now, excited for more to come. Love you guys, you are all so talented and a big inspiration.

@ewertonmelo6473 3 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant, and very well explained. Ryan, I’m big fan, been following the channel since many years ago. Great video!

@greetings5640 Жыл бұрын

I’m writing a comic and this helped a lot. Obviously a comic Is different from a movie-I was just looking for a guide I could go off to. And I know I can repeat some of the structure points longer making the comic longer! This is great! Thank you so much for this helpful video

@bwsdotaku5620 Жыл бұрын

I’m doing the same bro good luck 👍 may the best comic win when it’s finished show me it I’m making mine on webtoon btw

@TheWorld_2099 Жыл бұрын

A comic can be a LOT like a film, minus the huge budget. I wish I could storyboard my film ideas like a comic book first.

@swancoffeehouse5983 Жыл бұрын

Any tips go as long as they help you. I eish you luck with your story, bro 🙌!

@TheVeyZ 11 ай бұрын

I'm writing my first graphic novel so this video helps.

@rishisusanthan9076 10 ай бұрын

Same, I'm also writing a comic

@thejacobbunn 2 жыл бұрын

this was SO helpful for me. I've only done one short film before and didn't work on my stories structure like this. Going into my second short film I'm feeling a lot better

@VictorWinPerspective 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ryan, I've been watching your videos on this channel for over 10 years and this is my first comment to you haha. You're so freakin helpful man! Thanks a ton!

@thierryprinston4390 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this Ryan!! from now, I am applying a structure to my stories.

@filmriot 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely try different ideas too. I've toyed around with a lot of ideas and ways in, most didn't work for me. Took a long time to find a process that was right for me... Which as you can see here, is a mix of many ideas.

@studio2magic 3 жыл бұрын

"You stood on the shoulders of geniuses to accomplish something as fast as you could, and before you even knew what you had!"

@filmriot 3 жыл бұрын

God I love Jurassic Park. The T-Rex paddock happens dead middle to the minute in the film. The exact point that the stakes are raised and the film goes in a new direction. :)

@InLightVFX 3 жыл бұрын

Story structure is one of the many filmmaking frameworks one should learn so you know how to break it effectively!

@mangome14 3 жыл бұрын

You Guys Always Make Me Learn A Lot About Film Making

@jaylamb218 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t tell you guys enough on how much you mean to us as film makers and the wealth of information you provide to us! There’s no price you can put on it, I swear! If I had to think about what Film Riot contributes to the world just in experience, knowledge, opportunities, it would be in the millions! Hands down! Can’t say it enough! Love the hell out of you guys, and I want nothing but good things for you guys! Yes, we need you!! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, and a Happy And Safe New Years!!! Peace and blessings!!!

@StanleyNunn Жыл бұрын

I use Milanote as well. It was a great tool for my feature film. I also still rewatch Film Riot regularly. Sort of a film school for those who didn't go. Thanks for all you guys do. Plus your team is hilarious.

@DomBurgess 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant as ever. Thanks Ryan!

@sam.oates_ 2 жыл бұрын

Ah man, Structure is a foundation, its like laying deep foundations of a building. The building can be a creative and crazy as you can make it but it need to have great foundations. So good!

@madisonledyard-king926 3 жыл бұрын

SO glad you mentioned Paprika!

@XfarglesX 3 жыл бұрын

Man this one was just excellent, thank you.

@Zevorx26 3 жыл бұрын

Insane video, content never ceases to amaze

@GalaxyEntertainmentCo 3 жыл бұрын

Ryans room looking like the pincer movement from TENET

@filmriot 3 жыл бұрын

I really need to watch that film now.

@GalaxyEntertainmentCo 3 жыл бұрын

@@filmriot its a sexy movie

@raksh9 3 жыл бұрын

Ohhhh nice

@bamflyer 3 жыл бұрын

Great episode Ry!

@stevenbaileytv 3 жыл бұрын

Been loving Milanote since your first video. Used it for half a dozen projects since.

@Mvshootz 3 жыл бұрын

Keep them coming man ! These vids are super dope 😎

@locorexproductions4282 2 жыл бұрын

This video helped me so many times when developing my stories

@DMIINDSTUDIOS 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching this for a long time since 2017 !!

@martijnscheffer 3 жыл бұрын

same

@Mxzvit 3 жыл бұрын

Lol I’ve been watching since like 2014

@cj64films 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mxzvit same since like 2012 or 2011 lol

@stewartstewartstewart 3 жыл бұрын

Weird as the video only came out 46 minutes ago

@Mxzvit 3 жыл бұрын

@@stewartstewartstewart we’re taking about the channel bruh 🤦‍♀️

@lowlowseesee 2 жыл бұрын

this originally reminds me of what the scientist call scientific inheritance. there has been so much work done that allows people to not only live more fruitful lives of comfort but those in the field of science get to pick up where their heroes left off to push the methods further

@murph8907 Жыл бұрын

Nolan films are extremely structured. He even has mentioned that he's a bit of structure happy maniac. I'm surprised, cause of his films adhere very strongly to the 3 act structure.

@topicruben 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it! Thanks so much man 🙏

@selispeks Жыл бұрын

Looking for that short film! That looks incredible!

@JasonBeckettProductions 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video on how to structure short films too. Most videos like this focus on features, and as someone who isn't quite there with production, I'd love to see a video dedicated to writing and structuring a short film! BUT, another banger of a video, thanks!

@diamondlabelfilms 2 жыл бұрын

A story is a story. You're just hitting these points quicker.

@history_by_lamplight Жыл бұрын

I LOVE MILANOTE

@HitechProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it!

@dominicstonekaiser9161 3 жыл бұрын

Is good Rilm Fiot. Make better my mind for telling. ;). Thank you Ryan for the episode!

@MrGandhiGaming 2 жыл бұрын

YOU AND YOURU TEAM ARE AWSOME

@195dhaval 3 жыл бұрын

Best channel to learn real filmmaking.. too good...

@antiheroine3611 2 жыл бұрын

That was intense. That kid should have listened to her mom from the beginning

@MrWitnessProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! thank you once again!

@SpomalenyClovek 2 жыл бұрын

Thx for the milanote add , it's really usefull.

@kennycooper294 11 ай бұрын

that stuff with the anime blew my mind

@quizzyondemand Жыл бұрын

mannnnn... this is no joke lol but im glad to have a professional teach me about it then me do it by myself. thanks man, great video

@skinnersweet1263 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on very educational episode !!!! Y’kno--www ... Japanese literature industry has its own way of presenting a story into the certain sense of structure that comes in four parts. It basically has a second act, dividing into two that makes one, two, three, four. I personally find it coming in handy with writing for filcks, often runs 90 to somewhere 100 some minutes. The second act of usual three act structure is just too darn long, depending upon the material. Kek.

@HarleyPebley 3 жыл бұрын

Milanote sounds interesting. Need to go check it out. Thanks!

@AnimeBadBoi 3 жыл бұрын

I love this page so much. I WAS JUST SAYING HOW I NEEDED TO START GETTING BETTER WITH WRITING Hey Ryan Can I send you something for you to sign it *cries*

@zaplwo1140 3 жыл бұрын

Gracias Ryan is a great video

@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa74 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@Advisorblogger 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you this is great

@Komikino 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing "The Ring" as an example. If the Film Riot crew ever visits Seattle, I can take you to the location where they filmed the ranch scenes for that movie.

@taylortimeless 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think about structure when I’m writing either. I do plan on the scenes ofc before I write them but I stopped the “this must happen on this specific page” stuff and just started writing. Things happened when they happened. That’s when I started getting good reviews on my scripts. But I do like to plan out scenes and the overall events of the story in advance. The only tip I did keep in mind was make the opening scene interesting.

@guttbustr 11 ай бұрын

First time seeing your channel or videos...INSTANT SUBSCRIBE. Thanks for the clear explanation and unreal examples 😄

@filmriot 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! So glad you found us.

@enyahyisrael9700 3 жыл бұрын

I've been watching since 2010

@filmriot 3 жыл бұрын

@mpikturesmpk 3 жыл бұрын

Film riot, always poppin when needed

@Jack-zi6tl 3 жыл бұрын

While watching this I realized this applies to more then just films with minor modifications

@rticle15 10 ай бұрын

Most people who disregard structure just dont want to take the time to learn story rules. Before you can break the rules, you have to learn them in the first place. Every major movie with any level of success, uses accepted story structure.

@alainlotriet9896 3 жыл бұрын

Noice! Great learnings. Thanks!

@Narsty_Boy 2 жыл бұрын

I think the big thing is the starting motivation. What puts everything into motion in the story? From there it is much easier to write.

@MegaGameFan100 2 жыл бұрын

tbh, the best part of this video was the link to Milanote it's like having trello...bot with the features you actually want!

@FranzSSilva 3 жыл бұрын

The lights Ryan uses in front make him look like he was sitting in a meeting room of the Death Star xD

@forestlawnfilms4893 3 жыл бұрын

Thx so helpful

@cheryldahl9192 2 жыл бұрын

I'm writing my first novel. I'm so lost in that forrest! 🤣🤣

@DanielTuriman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@timi0276 3 жыл бұрын

Milanote is a great thing, using the free version :)

@skyteus 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely

@Ranger7Studios 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Ryan! Have you seen the "Lessons from the Screenplay" KZfaq channel where the guy breaks down the multiple act structures using the Avengers movie. It's pretty amazing.

@praveenrajable 3 жыл бұрын

I saw and implemented all your tricks, thank you very much, now I am directing one movie, plot:- tribes, can u show or explain some tips about this subject( di, colour correction, camera setting for forest location)

@stevengibbs8651 Жыл бұрын

Never saw Paprika, but whoa!

@jarquiesblack4207 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@twackburn 3 жыл бұрын

I'm getting Tenet vibes from those red/blue background lights

@dakarimusic9087 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video bro! Now where exactly can I watch your short film from this video?

@fuzzyvideos3207 Жыл бұрын

Ideas always come from somewhere. There is nothing like originality, just people who know how to copy right

@ryanhowell4492 6 ай бұрын

I love it, I'm struggling to write a storyline. any advice

@IPENTV Жыл бұрын

Thank you Film Riot

@mikkomudenda7840 Жыл бұрын

I've been watching this channel and more regarding contact of this type,am super interested in film making.i stopped at some point cos... well life happened,but am now split into two because am in college studying engineering but my heart and soul lives for film making as a career choice.

@harshtripathi729 3 жыл бұрын

Love from india

@IsaacRC 3 жыл бұрын

I'm watching Paprika right now

@DMIINDSTUDIOS 3 жыл бұрын

Another while edited video!👍🏽🎥

@dreamcatcher5502 Жыл бұрын

This would be even better if you took a film that everyone knows, like Star Wars. Then insert all your info on the cards for Star Wars and show the time references. That would help me a lot. Thanks for the links !! ❤

@jordanboren5573 3 жыл бұрын

Hey fellas. Not sure if you’ve done a vid like this in the past but if you could do one on squibs or DIY squibs. I feel like digital blood spray is harder to do right.

@mjolninja9358 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, does this also apply for short films? Love your videos!

@wolfesound 4 ай бұрын

Nolan worked on the script of Inception for about a decade before it was made. His famous intricate map was something he went back to and elaborated on before filming. That means, he wrote it before Paprika was produced.

@blueberrycomics 3 жыл бұрын

about inception, Nolan had the idea and pitched it in 2002 4 years after paprika was released

@a.wademcgee13 Жыл бұрын

Ricky Staub looks like the one guy from the Buff Dudes channel.

@JeremyWilliamson Жыл бұрын

*_I swear, RYAN could play a live-version of RANDY MARSH from SouthPark ANY DAY!!! Trim that beard, keep the stache and go to town~!!!! HAHA DO IT MAN!!!! COME ON!!! lol_*