Scene Pacing Breakdown

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Alex Rivera

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Diagnose and optimize scene pacing through systematic beat analysis and rhythm charting.

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Analyze and optimize the pacing of this scene:

{{scene}}

PACING ANALYSIS:

1. BEAT MAPPING
- Identify each beat with timestamps (page/eighth)
- Label beat type (action, reaction, information, transition)

2. RHYTHM CHART
- Graph emotional intensity across the scene
- Mark peaks and valleys

3. PACE DIAGNOSIS
- Where does the scene drag?
- Where does it rush past important moments?
- Are tension builds and releases balanced?

4. LINE-LEVEL ANALYSIS
- Flag overwritten action lines (slow pace)
- Flag underwritten emotional moments (rushed)

5. REWRITE
- Revised scene with optimized pacing
- Use white space, sentence length, and beat placement strategically

Compare before/after page counts and emotional impact.

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