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When I took acting classes to be a better screenwriter/director, one concept I really loved and tried to take into my writing was Stanislavski's concept of 'tactics'. A character wants something bad enough and does whatever's in their means to achieve their goals. If a girl is watching her boyfriend grapple with a slasher villain in a school at night then pulling the fire alarm may not only distract the slasher so her and her boyfriend can get away, but additionally summon help to aid them in their precarious circumstances. The slasher then must adjust his tactics to get what he wants: murder. The clash between tactics creates something ineffable (drama) within a scene. It's a lot like Eisenstein's montage theory, except instead of Image A+Image B=Image C, rather than Image AB, Action A+Action B = Action C.

I just realized 12 Angry Men is essentially one big scene about one choice

"Dialogue is a debate about a choice" well that just blew my mind. That's the key log right there. Kinda like the day I discovered "reverse key lighting" in cinematography. (Or pointing the camera onto the shadow side.)

I love the Succession scene breakdown. having all of the allies oppose the character with the power of choice.

Thank you! This was such a great video. When should the choice be presented? A minute into the scene? Two? After the scene is set?

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Implementing an object of choice made my story so much better, thanks Tyler!

This is so helpful. I can't tell you how many short films I needed someone to tell me what you just said. I'm definitely gonna start using this info a lot more in my upcoming films I write. Legit Tyler your channel is so helpful.

Great video!

phenomenal video, so clear, so concise

Thank you for this clear and potent piece of writing insight ! This opens up an old rusty door that is dialogue, I have never really understood how to get through.

One of the better videos I have seen. I'm glad I chose to watch it.

Nice work! Hadn't heard of scene hierarchy before now. You just made my script tighter! thanks

I been waiting for this one for a while...can't wait any longer.

Again, Tyler. Your calling is a teacher, cause you're the best on YT.

Great content. Thank you ❤

Wow! What a simple way to decide if the dialogue serves a purpose and belongs in the story. Thank you. 🙏🏻 😊

Perfect, concise breakdown. Just what I needed.

Just discovered your channel and can’t wait to watch everything. Brilliant educational content thankyou so much.