Writing better action

Can u pls do more of these?

What is a « BEAT » ? Other than the smallest unit of action …

Do you only capitalize names when they first appear in a script?

Thank you for sharing.

This is amazing. I wish there to be hundreds of these.

I need these types of videos but for novel writing. I feel like all the writing tubers drag on so much

Tremendously helpful.

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why is SHOOTS in big letters ?

its amazing thank you for doing those.

teach me english please

This is amazing

Please make all screenplay tricks and how to start from step 1 to advance. Please.....

this channel is a hidden gem..

I’m surprised that so many people here aren’t familiar with the term “redshirt.”

Thank you John.

That was super helpful, thank you John!

Smith ducks behind a car, why bother writing down? It means the same as duck.

Where can I find more videos like this?????

Please don't try and correct the man. Just be grateful! This video is pure gold.

More these, please!

I know its been awhile since this video was made, great job by the way; it was clear and concise. However, I have a question about screenwriting, should I just write out my story and then edit all the plain sentences at the end? Thank you for making this it has helped out a lot!

Can someone please tell me the name of the SOFTWARE? It would be a huge favour.

So helpful

I'll correct you, John.
TWO GUNSHOT break the silence. Windows BLOW OUT, glass SPRAYING on the sidewalk. Smith ducks behind the parked car.

As a freshman screenwriter I need this. Great story, but I don’t know how to write a script. Can’t wait to do my second draft. This will help. Thank you.

is it mandatory to make things more difficult and confusing to make it more stylish??

I have an example of fight scene i'm writing between two siblings and for some reason it doesnt sound right. Tell me what you think. Ben instantly right hooks across the jaw, angela loses her balance. Ben then grabs her and throws her across the pavement.

This is a good lesson for me to learn. But i'm still having a difficult time writing action and describing scenes within my screenplays, and i wandering if its me being to direct in trying to unecessary words such as: big words. Or am just thinking too novel wise. If john or any one else on here can give me some advice or help me, that"ll be cool.

Omg the typing sounds are driving me crazy!!!

Why is two gunshots capitalized?

I wish to be a film director/writer and this video was very helpful thank you 😁

What did you mean by "red shirts" when you spoke about the Gunman and the driver?

Mr.August please make more of these videos. This is the stuff most people don't teach. So teach us.

Perfect

Thank u!!!!!

Good job. It was very valuable. Thank you for making this.

Awesome! Thanks

Brilliant. I noticed that you named him GUNMAN but then later referred to him as The Gunman. That's like calling him "The Steve", according to The Screenwriter's Bible.

How do you know what words to capitalize?

TWO GUN SHOTS:

"Smith takes out his gun and shoots back"

"Another man (Wesson) ... drives away."

would it not be self-evident that if Smith ducked behind a car that the car is parked.

thank you so much or all of your great videos. Sincerely! Very simple for understanding yet so in depth

Squeezing off three ROUNDS should really be FIRES THREE SHOTS, imo.

It's amazing how much leverage a writer can get by changing a few words. The action is much more compelling.

I understand "ing" verbs were not to be used, making "Squeezing off three rounds..." incorrect. Wouldn't it be, "He squeezes off three rounds and hits the Gunman with two of them."? The last sentence is strange because it appears as if the Driver is possibly flooring his buddy because it's a continuous action of grabbing and flooring, rather than "stomps on the gas." I'm no professional, but I'm working hard to get there. All in all, this advice was pretty good. Thanks!

I guess this is pretty helpful. Thanks!

This is very informative. Query as to why you didn't mention that SMITH wasn't shooting at men in a vehicle. At first I thought maybe these guys were just standing on the street. Should the description include the fact that the gunman and driver are in a (moving) vehicle?