Chapter 9
Earlier this week, I received valuable feedback from my peers. It reminded me that being heavily invested in one perspective can sometimes obscure a clear understanding of a situation. Therefore, the constructive criticism I received was precisely what I needed to broaden my view.
Some of my peers suggested incorporating multiple settings into my storyboard, as they felt it lacked variety. They advised me to shorten the scene of the protagonist getting ready and introduce another character outside her house to add an element of mystery. While the opening mostly depicts a single setting, its simplicity in the background enables the audience to concentrate on the mise-en-scene elements that reflect the protagonist's persona. This choice promotes her significant character development through her surroundings.
They also suggested adding more props that reflect the protagonist's personality. From an outsider's perspective, props can be misunderstood. For instance, wigs, without context, might seem to represent various identities rather than serving as disguises Catalina uses to change her appearance and evade recognition when she flees.
After careful consideration, I've decided to allocate more time to researching mise-en-scene elements, particularly props. Upon reading this article, I realized that most of the props I've included add depth to my film, such as a candle, suitcase, and drink. The characters' interactions with these objects enrich the film; for example, the candle, which she ignites, sets a relaxed tone, only to be disrupted by the spilled drink after the character is startled. The suitcase suggests her leaving without revealing too much, which maintains the audience's intrigue. Additional hand props I plan to incorporate include money and a gun. These props can symbolize dirty money associated with corrupt business practices, providing background as to why she's leaving. The gun implies danger or the need for protection from hazards, possibly brought on by the money. Leaving with the money, it’s suggested that provided will be the opportunity to start over.
Earlier this week in class, our teacher, Mrs. Stoklosa, screened a TED talk given by Pixar filmmaker, Andrew Stanton. While watching, I wrote some brief notes. Stanton discussed what makes a successful film. Some key points referenced was the importance of not revealing too much, providing the audience with just enough of the pieces to understand the story without actually giving them the outcome is key. In Stanton’s words, “…the audience actually wants to work for their meal” ,“They just don’t want to know they’re doing that”. Keep them anticipating, curious, and instill uncertainty till the very end will result in an engaged audience. Another point emphasized by both Mrs. Stoklosa and Stanton how crucial it is to understand the concepts that will be used within the film. The deeper one’s understanding is of the topic the more you will be able to build upon.
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