blog 5

After reading Mckee and Weston, I have a much better understanding of scene analysis. The two differ greatly but have the same effect; a better understanding of what each scene means. Mckee's breakdown was very simple and formulaic, almost elementary, its better to read Mckee before jumping into Weston. I liked the way Mckee broke the scenes into an action reaction, driven by a leading charcter, it made sense. It wouldnt be bad if that kind of breakdown was in every screenplay. The scene was so much easier to understand when you look at it that way, really brings the characters and story to life. Weston looks deep into the characters, analyzing everything the actors say and dont say, I think Westons scene analysis is more effective, but more difficult. Westons scene analysis raise many questions, maybe too many, when all we want is to understand the charcter. Mckee tells us what the chacters are thinking, whats happening. I still think Westons method is better because you are forced to use your imagination to figure out what the characters actions mean.

1. Do you think its necessary to analyze every scene in a film?

2. What method of analysis was more helpful, Mckee's or Weston's.