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Film Treatment: Should We Be Plotters or "Panties"?

A Film Treatment helps you plan your story before you spend all your time writing a whole screenplay. If you are a planner this is an important part of the processes.

On the other hand, if you are a "Panties", which, apparently, is someone that "flies by the seat of their pants with their storytelling." This means they are open to the creativity of their characters and storyline as their story unfolds. One drawback may be the possibility of veering off course and needing to go back to correct storyline issues.

Many people find a sweet spot somewhere in the middle.

A Film Treatment includes:

1. Title. Give your treatment a title, even if it’s just a working title.

2. Logline. This is a short sentence summarizing the premise.

3. Plot summary, usually a one-page summary.

4. Key characters. Provide a breakdown of key characters, including their arch or how their character develops in the story.

Additional Resources for Film Treatments:

MasterClass Article

Studio Binder Blog Post

This is a Free Film Treatment Sample. Click the link or image below to get a downloadable Film Template template via Google Drive. Make a copy and get started with your own treatment.

Have fun, stay curious and keep writing.

Additional Resources for Film Treatments:

Free Film Treatment Sample.

MasterClass Article

Studio Binder Blog Post

Film Treatment Post - Plotters vs Panties

Free Film Treatment Sample

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​Filmora - A free editing software with a lot of great presets. This program is perfect for new editors but even a savvy editor can have fun and elevated projects with this software. There is a text, animation and sound package included and an option to upgrade.

​Final Cut Pro - Is NOT a free editing software but has nearly all of the capabilities as pro editing software. The interface is very user friendly and as easy to use as a basic editing program.

Premiere Pro - Is NOT a free editing program. This is a professional level program. Premiere is a part of the Adobe Suite and works via "Dynamic Link" with other programs like After Effects. The user interface is complicated and you will need a teacher and tutorials to navigate the program.

DaVinci Resolve - Is a free editing program. This is a professional level program. The cool part is the option to make the interface look like Final Cut or Premiere. There is a learning curve to the program but it is free. Also known for its color grading capabilities.

Film Treatment: Should We Be Plotters or "Panties"?

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Filmora - A free editing software with a lot of great presets. This program is perfect for new editors but even a savvy editor can have fun and elevated projects with this software. There is a text, animation and sound package included and an option to upgrade.

Final Cut Pro - Is NOT a free editing software but has nearly all of the capabilities as pro editing software. The interface is very user friendly and as easy to use as a basic editing program.