<p>We all have unique talents that we usually use outside of movie-making.  But how can we use those to help make a film?  This episode, I talk about how being a professional software engineer translates into being a filmmaker.  Enjoy - and check out the script of this episode at <a href="https://storylanes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://storylanes.com.</a></p>

We all have unique talents that we usually use outside of movie-making. But how can we use those to help make a film? This episode, I talk about how being a professional software engineer translates into being a filmmaker. Enjoy - and check out the script of this episode at https://storylanes.com.

<p>We all have unique talents that we usually use outside of movie-making.  But how can we use those to help make a film?  This episode, I talk about how being a professional software engineer translates into being a filmmaker.  Enjoy - and check out the script of this episode at <a href="https://storylanes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://storylanes.com.</a></p>

Engineering a movie

If you want to know about screenwriting, the first thing most people will tell you is this: Read screenplays. Lots of screenplays. And analyze them.

I want to know about screenwriting, so I read a whole bunch of screenplays. And to force myself to dive a little deeper, I decided to share my analysis with the world. Thus the Storylanes Podcast.

Every episode, I do a deep dive into some screenplay. I look at how it is structured, at how the pieces fit together, and at what makes it special. And I look at how closely each screenplay follows some of the more popular screenwriting models, things like three act structure, Save the Cat, and the Hero’s Journey. (And spoiler warning: a lot of great movies follow those models, but a lot don’t too.)

And because I’m a computer-geek by trade, I developed a tool to help me analyze the screenplays. I use it to produce a chart that maps key elements of the screenplay. You can find each of these charts here at https://storylanes.com.

I’ve learned a lot about screenwriting from preparing these episodes. I hope that listening to them will help you learn too.

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If you want to know about screenwriting, the first thing most people will tell you is this: Read screenplays. Lots of screenplays. And analyze them. I want to know about screenwriting, so I read a whole bunch of screenplays. And to force myself to dive a little deeper, I decided to share my analysis with the world. Thus the Storylanes Podcast. Every episode, I do a deep dive into some screenplay. I look at how it is structured, at how the pieces fit together, and at what makes it special. And I look at how closely each screenplay follows some of the more popular screenwriting models, things like three act structure, Save the Cat, and the Hero’s Journey. (And spoiler warning: a lot of great movies follow those models, but a lot don’t too.) And because I’m a computer-geek by trade, I developed a tool to help me analyze the screenplays. I use it to produce a chart that maps key elements of the screenplay. You can find each of these charts here at https://storylanes.com. I’ve learned a lot about screenwriting from preparing these episodes. I hope that listening to them will help you learn too.

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