Lesson 7: Act 2 Beats

This Moral Premise Storycraft Training series is designed for storytellers of all media and genres, but particularly for filmmakers and movie audiences. The Storycraft Training consists of 12 Lessons presented on YouTube as 12 videos. Originally there were 25 videos, but I've combined them into these 12 YouTube videos for your convenience. As you go through the program you'll see slates for all 25 original videos. The home website is here: https://storycraft.stanwilliams.com. On that page you'll be able to access individual Lessons or the entire series, and see a listing of course objectives for each. Lesson 7 contains Episode 12 (Video 7A), Episode 13 (Video 7B), and Episode 14 (Video 7C) This 3 part, 59 minute lesson explains Act 2 beats and provides example from two motion pictures. A special feature of Parts 2 & 3 is the macro breakdown, with example clips, of CASABLANCA's 8 major turning point and pinch point beats. Prerequisite Recommendation: Episodes 1-6. SPECIFICALLY, this program covers: -- Secrets to Successful Stories 11, 13 and 16 -- Turning Point Beats vs. Sequence Beats -- Act 1 Climax and Act 2 B-story start beats -- Act 1-2 and Act 2-3 transitions in The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship.... -- The Eight major turning point beats in Casablanca -- The Mid-Act 2 Beats in Casablanca -- Beat contribution to the story's emotional Roller Coaster -- The difference between Protagonist and Antagonist beats -- Act 2 Climax and Act 3 transition in The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship...