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In blockbuster films and best-selling books, there are certain types of characters that appear repeatedly. They're known as character archetypes.

If you’ve ever tried to write a story, you know it’s pretty hard. Nailing that plot structure. Crafting believable characters. But, if you’re clued up on the rudiments of classic story structure, it can be easy. Or, at least, a little easier.

A lot goes into writing a banger of a story. That’s why the writing process takes so long. But when you boil it down, each story is actually made up of five basic story elements.

Learn the definition of pathos (a.k.a. 'feeling all the feels'), one of Aristotle's three 'Modes of Persuasion'

Learn the definition of ethos, one of Aristotle's three 'Modes of Persuasion'

Learn the definition of logos, one of Aristotle's three 'Modes of Persuasion'

Video transitions are a staple of video editing and motion graphics. Learn about the dos and don'ts of transitions in this handy guide.

A storyboard is a visual representation of how a story will play out, scene by scene. It’s made up of a chronological series of images, with accompanying notes.

Learn the tools, techniques, and best practices of creating animatics

Pre-production is everything that happens before you start to tangibly make your animation; the initial work needed to get your idea off the ground.

Learn the definition, uses, and benefits of an animatic in this comprehensive introduction

Learn how to make an animatic in Adobe's flagship photo editing software