The point of view of each scene adds up to tell us the point of view of the entire story. So much of writing is about control. You have to be the one feeding the audience details, the plot points, and then letting it all pay off. It's this kind of control that makes me love writing film and television. You're like God, because you get to decide what happens when. You're delivering the story to the audience and dealing with their emotions. One of the biggest choices you need to make, not just scene to scene but for the entire film or TV show, is that of the point of view. Today, I want to talk about point of view and how it affects the way you tell a story. It also will change the way you develop characters and their arcs. We'll look at examples of points of view in film and television, as well as dissect some tips for you to use while writing. All right, let's begin. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 6 July, 2021