...or rather a few more aspects of this script I'd like you to think about.
1. Character defining moment - at which point (if at all) did you develop an emotional link to a given character? What was the thing that she/he did or said that awoke some emotions in you: pity, sympathy, admiration, understanding?
The underlying question is: has any of the characters become a compelling, "human", three-dimensional person for you, why and when?
2. "Casting game"
Imagine that you are the producer of this film.
- Who of contemporary actors and actresses would you cast in it? In which parts?
- Who would you choose to direct and why?
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Thursday, 24 February 2011
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
Questions on Tick-Tock
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Here is a rough checklist of points we'll be discussing.
1. CHARACTERS:
- Who is the protagonist? Are you sure?
- What archetypes do the characters represent?
- Character arc - is there any? (hint: in action films the main focus is on plot, not character development)
- Character dynamic - how do they interact? What relationship do they have at the beginning? How does that change? When?
2. PLOT:
- What is the "high concept" (the original angle) of the script?
- What is the main driving force (the main goal for the character(s))?
- What is the "ticking clock" element? In other words - what threat is looming if the main character(s) fail to achieve the goal?
3. EXECUTION:
- Suspension of disbelief - was there anything you thought was implausible (or too unlikely to happen)?
- Plot holes - was there anything that didn't quite make sense? Were any "rules of the universe" broken at any point?
- Character consistency - was there any action/line of dialogue that seemed "out of character"?
4. STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES:
- What did you like about the script? What did you find lame?
5. "MONEY SHOTS"
- Were there any spectacular action pieces that would definitely be shown in a trailer for the film? Which sequence did you find the most visually impressive (if any)?
- Were there any "holy s***! moments" that would appeal to the audience but which would spoil the film if put in a trailer?
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Here is a rough checklist of points we'll be discussing.
1. CHARACTERS:
- Who is the protagonist? Are you sure?
- What archetypes do the characters represent?
- Character arc - is there any? (hint: in action films the main focus is on plot, not character development)
- Character dynamic - how do they interact? What relationship do they have at the beginning? How does that change? When?
2. PLOT:
- What is the "high concept" (the original angle) of the script?
- What is the main driving force (the main goal for the character(s))?
- What is the "ticking clock" element? In other words - what threat is looming if the main character(s) fail to achieve the goal?
3. EXECUTION:
- Suspension of disbelief - was there anything you thought was implausible (or too unlikely to happen)?
- Plot holes - was there anything that didn't quite make sense? Were any "rules of the universe" broken at any point?
- Character consistency - was there any action/line of dialogue that seemed "out of character"?
4. STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES:
- What did you like about the script? What did you find lame?
5. "MONEY SHOTS"
- Were there any spectacular action pieces that would definitely be shown in a trailer for the film? Which sequence did you find the most visually impressive (if any)?
- Were there any "holy s***! moments" that would appeal to the audience but which would spoil the film if put in a trailer?
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Monday, 21 February 2011
Welcome to the new semester!
Just two really quick updates:
1. We'll have classes on Thursdays again.
2. Please remember to read Tick-Tock (link in previous post) - we'll be analysing the script in detail and I'm counting on your active participation. Tomorrow I'll post some topics you may want to take notes about, so watch this space.
1. We'll have classes on Thursdays again.
2. Please remember to read Tick-Tock (link in previous post) - we'll be analysing the script in detail and I'm counting on your active participation. Tomorrow I'll post some topics you may want to take notes about, so watch this space.
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