DZ-107: Establishing Tone Through Character
Draft Zero: a screenwriting podcast
Directorial Choices and Screenplay Collaboration
The directorial choices in a film such as focusing on specific elements like the body and documents of a character can create a sense of menace and tension. However, there is speculation about whether this translates effectively in the screenplay. The conversation highlights the importance of the third element that a director brings to a script. While scripts focus on conveying tone through dramatization, there is a need to also address the internal aspects of the characters. Scripts should give voice to the emotions and feelings of the characters to enhance the overall performance.
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