Authors use a variety of visual language to evoke a film in the reader's mind. In the beginning of "Witness" the author explains with intricate detail the sounds heard from the horses trotting, the colors of the clothing to excintuate the somber amish feel, and a variety of camera direction to obtain a feel for the heartfelt moment. Authors will go to great extents to explain details within the scene. Such as: expressions on character's faces, set design, light coming through windows and many others. During the scene in "Witness" in which Fergie is killed as the dust pours on him from atop the silo the author really paints a picture with words as the dust covers him more and more until he dies. When having someone read your script it is important to create a powerful visual language. This allows the reader to get more wrapped into the story giving a better chance for them to like it.
Discussion Questions:
1.) Near the end of "Witness" when Schaeffer and his goons arrive on the farm there is a scene in which Eli is shot in the head noted by the blood coming from it. However, he is still alive and well in the very next scene. Can anyone explain this? Did the author include an alternate ending in the script?
2.) My friend and I also write scripts together. Rarely do we agree on certain elements. Movement seems to work best when there is a chain of command amongst us. Does anyone else have any hints as to how two writers can churn out screenplays together?
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