complete framework likh diya hai. Bas kuch aur cheezein hoti hain jo movie banane ke process me important role play karti hain:
1) Concept / Idea (Logline)
Kya: Kahani ka core seed.
Goal: Producer/reader ko 1 line me hook karna.
Logline formula:
[Protagonist] + [clear goal] + [main conflict/antagonist]
+ [stakes]
Example: “Ek gaon ka singer Mumbai aakar apni awaaz se naam banana
chahta hai, par music mafia aur apni ghar ki zimmedariyaan uska raasta rok deti
hain.”
Pro-tips:
- Specific bano (generic words se bacho).
- Irony/contrast add karo (sweet spot).
- Stakes clear rakho (“warna kya?”).
Common mistake: “Hero apne sapne poore karega”—bahut generic; stakes &
conflict missing.
2) Story Outline (Beginning → Middle → End)
Kya: Poore plot ka chhota map (1–3 pages).
Deliverables:
- Beginning:
world, characters, inciting incident (~10%).
- Middle:
obstacles, rising tension, midpoint twist (~50%).
- End:
climax, resolution, new normal.
Quick Beat Sheet (12 beats):
- Opening Image → 2. Theme Stated → 3. Set-Up → 4.
Catalyst → 5. Debate → 6. Break into 2 → 7. B-Story → 8. Fun & Games →
9. Midpoint → 10. Bad Guys Close In → 11. Crisis/All Is Lost → 12. Finale
Pro-tips: Ek page me “what happens” likho, “kaise shoot hoga” nahi.
3) Characters (Bio Cards)
Kya: Har key character ka 1-page profile.
Template:
- Name / Age / Look cues
- External Goal
(jo woh chahta hai)
- Internal Need
(jo usse zaroorat hai)
- Core Flaw / Wound (Ghost)
- Backstory (2–3 lines)
- Arc Hypothesis
(start → end change)
- Voice & Diction
(bolne ka tareeqa)
- Relationships
(mentor, rival, love)
- Ticking Clock
(time pressure ho to)
Pro-tips: Antagonist ko bhi “hero of his own story” treat karo—uske
clear logic/stakes do.
Common mistake: Names badalna, traits vague rakhna, ya sab characters ek
jaise bolna.
4) Plot Structure (3 Acts)
Thumb rule (feature film ~100–120
pages):
- Act 1 (0–25%):
Set-up, inciting incident, Break into Act 2.
- Act 2 (25–75%):
Rising conflicts, midpoint (victory/defeat with twist), Bad Guys Close In,
Crisis.
- Act 3 (75–100%):
Climax + Resolution.
Pro-tips:
- Har act ke end par irreversible decision/turning
point.
- Subplots (B-story) ko midpoint ke paas peak karao.
Common mistake: Midpoint flat; acts ke beech clear “door” nahin.
5) Script (Screenplay Format)
Industry basics:
- Font:
Courier 12 (1 page ≈ 1 minute).
- Scene Heading (Slug):
INT./EXT. –
LOCATION – TIME
- Action Lines:
Present tense, visual & audible cheezen. First time character name
CAPS me.
- Dialogue:
Character name center; parenthetical sparingly.
- Transitions:
CUT TO, FADE OUT (kam use karo).
Example:
FADE IN:
EXT. VILLAGE ROAD – DAY
Children play cricket. RAVI (22) walks with a worn backpack.
RAVI
(whispers)
Sheher... main aa raha hoon.
Tools: Final Draft, WriterDuet, Celtx, Highland, or Fountain
(.fountain).
Common mistake: Camera directions ka overload (“Camera pans…”). Action
me sirf what we see/hear.
6) Screenplay Breakdown (Scene → Beat → Shot)
Kya: Har scene ka intention aur mechanics.
Scene Card Template (per scene):
- Purpose:
(plot move / reveal / setback)
- Conflict:
(kis se, kaise)
- Emotional Value Shift: (− to +, + to −)
- Location/Time:
logistics
- Props/VFX/SFX:
essentials
- Exit Hook:
next scene pull
Shot List Basics:
- Shot #, Type (WS/MS/CU), Movement (track/handheld),
Lens/Focal (optional), Duration, Audio notes, Insert/Cutaways.
Pro-tips: “Enter late, leave early.” Har scene me turn ho
(kuch badle).
Common mistake: Purpose-less scenes; emotional beat missing.
7) Other Writing Elements (Dialogues, Subtext, Themes)
Dialogues:
- “On-the-nose” mat likho; feelings ko indirect rakho.
- Character-specific rhythm (slang, pause, idioms).
- Read-aloud test—kaana me fake lage to cut karo.
Subtext:
- What they say ≠ what they mean.
- Use objects/props as subtext (chai ka cup, radio song,
etc.).
Themes & Motifs:
- 1–2 central ideas (e.g., ambition vs family).
- Recurring symbols (rain, mirror, trains, color).
Common mistake: Theme ko speech me samjhana. Dikhao, bolo mat.
8) Treatment / Synopsis
Kya: Producer pitch document—script se pehle.
Sizes:
- Short Synopsis:
1–2 pages.
- Treatment:
3–7 pages (tone/mood + acts + key scenes).
- Long Treatment:
8–12 pages (beats + sample dialogues).
Treatment Template:
- Title + Logline + Genre + Tone comps
- World & Premise (½ page)
- Act-wise narrative (2–4 pages)
- Character Arcs (½–1 page)
- Themes & Visual Style (½ page)
- Ending Impact (1 paragraph)
Pro-tips: Readable prose; scene numbers nahi.
Common mistake: Treatment ko dry summary bana dena—tone/mood missing.
9) Storyboard / Shot Division
Kya: Visual pre-plan; DOP & art dept ke liye map.
Options: Stick figures, thumbnails, or tools (Storyboarder, Canva,
Boords).
Include: Shot #, Composition, Movement, Key action, Sound, VFX, Notes.
Overheads/Blocking: Simple top-view sketches for actor/camera positions.
Pro-tips: Music cues & SFX notes yahin tag kar lo (temp tracks).
Common mistake: Only pretty frames; coverage logic (cutting points)
missing.
10) Dialogue Drafts & Revisions
Process:
- Draft 1:
get it out.
- Table Read
(friends/actors) → mark false lines.
- Trim 10–20%.
- Alt lines
for key jokes/punches.
- Silences & overlaps (naturalism).
Pro-tips: Every page par intent change check karo—kis line se
power shift hota hai?
Common mistake: Exposition dump; “remember when we…” style info-talk.
11) Scene Pacing & Runtime
Targets: 100–120 pages (90–120 min).
Rhythm Rules:
- Mix long & short scenes.
- Late in / Early out.
- Har ~10 pages par koi meaningful turn.
- B-story ko Act 2 me evenly braid karo.
Tools: Stopwatch table-read; page-per-minute estimate.
Common mistake: Flat middle; stakes & clock escalate nahi hote.
12) Character Arcs
Types:
- Positive:
Flaw → growth → better self.
- Flat (Mentor/Hero):
Same values, world change karta hai.
- Negative:
Flaw deepens → downfall.
Arc Map (mini-beats):
- Want vs Need set-up
- Tests tempt flaw
- Midpoint mirror (self-realization hint)
- All-Is-Lost (old self fails)
- Choice at Climax (new self?)
- New Normal
Common mistake: External victory bina internal change—hollow ending.
13) World-Building & Research
Scope: Setting, culture, jobs, systems, rules.
Style Bible / Lookbook: Color palette, costume, props, architecture refs
(ShotDeck/Pinterest).
Language/Dialect: Authentic slang; sensitivity check.
Legal/Clearance: Real brands, music rights, news clips—pehle verify.
Pro-tips: Real locations pe photo-refs bharo; expert interviews
(doctor/lawyer/cop) for accuracy.
Common mistake: Surface stereotypes; logistics impractical (e.g., police
procedure galat).
14) Tone & Genre Consistency
Define: Emotional bandwidth (humor vs grit), violence level,
language rating, music flavor.
Tone Map: Key scenes ke upar 1–10 scale pe intensity chart.
Genre Promises:
- Thriller → tension & reveals.
- Romance → chemistry beats.
- Horror → dread → scare cycles.
- Comedy → set-up/payoff rhythm.
Pro-tips: Color/music motifs tone ko glue karte hain.
Common mistake: “Tonal whiplash”—serious scene ke turant baad random
gag.
Quick
“Before You Write” Mini-Checklist
- Logline locked (specific +
stakes)
- 3-Act outline + 12 beats
- Character bios
(want/need/flaw/arc)
- Theme & motifs list
- Treatment (3–7 pages)
- Sample scenes written (opening,
midpoint, climax)
- Runtime targets set (page
ranges)
- Tone map + lookbook started
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