Write A Picture!

Write A Picture!
by mandar

It can take quite a leap to get from the written word to a movie screen. A screenplay, for all its clear descriptions of where characters are and what they say, has to work hard to meet the dramatic immediacy that we expect from films. 1. Stick To The Present Tense Writing in the present tense helps, keeping the text direct and different from the prose you'll find in most novels or short stories. 2. Add Sound Effects Sound effects can be effectively replicated on the page, using onomatopoeia such as BANGS for gunshots and SCREAMS of characters in danger. 3. Keep It Tight Keeping the whole script tight is one of the best ways to capture the in-your-face nature of a modern movie. Concise dialogue and snappy scene descriptions will help you to avoid a novel's tone. 4. Write Pictures Thinking visually is the most important part of the process. Writers are not always inclined to 'talk in pictures', creating images on the page. By cultivating a visual eye, you can create a script that's written to be SEEN, not just read. Just as in any form of writing, those images will jump out at the readers and stay in their minds. Screenplays just happen to be the most image-driven of all forms of writing. Start looking, recording dreams, taking notes. Get hold of a camera - still, video, film, whatever you can get your hands on - and look through the viewfinder. You don't have to stop loving words to start thinking in pictures, so get in the habit of finding appropriate pictures. When you're writing your script, take every opportunity you can to tell your story using those kinds of images, ones that resonate with you and your characters. If they're relevant and contain an element that hasn't been seen before, they'll resonate with your readers. After all, movies aren't referred to as "Pictures" for nothing.

Want to Decorate Your Computer - Go For Boat Photos

Want to Decorate Your Computer - Go For Boat Photos
by kevin smith

Are you a computer freak? Do you love to decorate your PC with beautiful and out-of-the-box photos? All your wishes in this regard will be fulfilled with boat photos.

In the present times there are several cruise ship, yacht and aircraft ship enthusiasts. Due to their keen enthusiasm for boats and ships, they search latest high resolution photos of boats, ships and submarines. But, unfortunately it is really tough to get good quality high-resolution boat photos, because there are practically just a few websites which offer such wallpapers. Those websites which provide really excellent quality boat photos are truly difficult to find out. But, if you give some effort on the searching process then you will definitely get those sites which are dedicated to provide a wide range of good quality boat photos and that too absolutely free.

Over the boat photo websites you will find an extensive range of photos belong to different resolutions. That's why; you will get the advantage to download the most suitable size of photo according to your screen resolution.

If you think you will get just a few numbers of boat photos in these websites then you are absolutely wrong. The concerned websites offer hundreds of free cruise ship photos, motor boat photos, aircraft boat photos and many other types of boat photos. Here one thing is assured that, with any of these photos you don't have to compromise in any aspect.

So, why wait? If you really want to give your computer a new appearance, then without any second thought, go for boat photos today.

How to Do Magic Tricks That Will Amaze and Baffle Your Friends

How to Do Magic Tricks That Will Amaze and Baffle Your Friends
by Allen Andersen


Anyone can learn how to do magic tricks. What most people don't realize is that while the really impressive tricks you see on television seem difficult or mysterious, the fact of the matter is that all you need to do is practice, practice, and practice some more. But where do you find out how to do the great tricks like you see on television or on stage? Unfortunately, most of those tricks are custom created by the artist. The good news is that there are pretty impressive tricks out there for the taking, and all you have to do is give them a go.

One of the first places you'll want to look to find out how to do magic tricks is the Internet. You're here, aren't you? The Internet is full of great websites teeming with information on how to perform simple tricks and how to practice the techniques you need to perform them. You can even go to any video sharing website and search for magic trick secrets and you're likely to find some fairly nice tricks, explained in detail, and all right in front of you. The downside to this method is that you can search for literally hours before you find the really golden information that will help you get on your way to magician status. Search websites that are aimed at magic trick enthusiasts rather than broader video sites, and you'll be more likely to meet with success.

Another great source for how to do magic tricks is hobby shops or magic shops. While there may not be one in every city, there is generally one somewhere near major metropolitan areas or places where there is a thriving arts community. But enough where to learn magic tricks, let's talk about how to DO magic tricks. The key to most magic tricks is distraction. You have to redirect your audience's attention from what you are doing to what you want them to see. Watch the pros do it on television, and you'll see that every trick involves some form of distraction, from dancing girls to flashing lights and fireworks. It's a cheap way to do it, but it's got to be done.

The other key to successfully performing magic tricks is dexterity. Practice your finger movements as precisely as you possibly can. Sleight of hand is absolutely essential to doing any kind of magic from card and coin tricks to catching bullets (definitely NOT a beginner trick). Of course, all these tips are nothing without practice. If you don't practice, you won't get good. That's a promise. Spend a little time in front of a mirror or doing the tricks in front of friends, and you'll be on your way to magic trick stardom in no time.