The main goal of filmmaking is to make a scene not boring, and that can be hard when two characters are just talking. Movies are vastly made up of scenes of two characters just talking to one another. It’s why we are always talking about the importance of dialogue at No Film School. Of course, good dialogue is important, but how can you make two people talking visually interesting? Blocking is how you create interesting visuals while two characters talk to each other that would otherwise be very dull. The best way to think about blocking is like choreographing a dance. All of the elements on set should move in perfect harmony with each other. Staging the camera in relation to the movement of the characters in a scene is also important to understand to have clear continuity. So what is the best way to block a conversation? Let’s break it down! Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 10 September, 2021