Chris Soth developed a related model with his вЂњMini-Movie MethodвЂќ, which also consists of eight sequences (mini-movies). By focusing on the dramatic aspects of each sequence, the challenges of the story as a whole can be mastered more easily. Each sequence consists of 8 to 15 pages / minutes and ends with a turning point. The sequence model was developed by Frank (FrantiЕЎek) Daniel and authored by Paul Joseph Gulino in book form. Until the 1950s, most Hollywood screenplays were formatted with sequences explicitly identified. To preserve the dramatic arc, rolls used to be changed after a sequence. This originates in the fact that films used to be made up of eight film rolls. The (8-)sequence-structure enables a precise structuring even complex stories are organized into clear units. This numbering can be confusing as the third act is usually understood as the final act of the film. The only difference between 4-act and 3-act-structure is that the middle act is understood as two separate acts as it is about twice as long as the first and the last.

Since the second act is about twice as long as the first and third act it is often divided into two halves вЂ“ 2a and 2b. The 3-act-structure is the oldest basic form of the closed story structure. Since their basic structure is made up of three acts it is possible to integrate them into a universal design: All closed story structure styles represent versions of the theatrical 5- act-structure drama for the medium film.

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