TV Series

Flashcards about TV Series

According to Rabkin, what is a common misconception about television pilots?

There is no such thing as a great idea for a pilot.

What is more important than telling a linear story in a television series?

Exploring a set of conflicts.

What is the primary driver of the story in a television series?

The Central Conflict

List some key elements of television series.

The Characters, The Setting, The Types of Story, The Style of Dialogue, The way people Interact, The Story-Telling Style

Name a core rule of dialogue.

Avoid Reality, Economize, No Repeats, Get to the Point, Avoid Ellipses, Avoid Parentheticals, Avoid Phone Calls, Text Messages – Yay!!!, Avoid Soapboxes, Avoid On-the-Nose Dialogue, Avoid Shoveling in Exposition

In a step outline, how many steps are recommended?

35-40

How many pages should a step outline typically be?

7-10 pages

What should a step outline primarily focus on?

The Action

Complete the quote from Gabor Mate: "Down to the very cellular level, human beings are either in defensive mode or in growth mode, but…

they cannot be in both at the same time."

What advice does McKee give for dialogue?

Use exposition as ammunition

What is the most important aspect of your pilot?

Character

What are the two types of conflict?

External and Internal Conflict

What is the most important element to conceive for a pilot?

The Series Engine

What types of ideas are good for pilots?

Character growth and Story development

What film does the lecture note made a reference as an opening?

2001

In the film "Everything Everywhere All at Once," what initiates the conflict between Evelyn and Waymond?

Divorce papers

What concept does In Yun explain as requiring 8000 encounters?

Feeling emotions

What aspect of long-term storytelling was missing from Life on Mars?

Long-term storytelling roots.

Franchise is a key element to creat a successful TV Series.

It is important to create a franchise over a story.

While writing dialogues, It is better to…

Avoid shoveling in exposition.