If you're like me, you think movies and TV are the culmination of the human artistic process. That means all of the work we've put in for thousands of years has led us to this place, where moving images provide us with a wide array of emotions and experiences. We layered these things with subtext. Yes, that word means the words we don't say or hear. But it's super important to help you get the themes of your screenplay and to layer in your point of view. But what exactly is subtext? What's the definition, what are some examples, and how does it help convey the story you intend? Today we're going to go over what the subtext is in film and how you can make sure your work has it. Sound good? Let's get started. Quentin Tarantino in 'Pulp Fiction' Credit: Miramax Films What Is Subtext in Film and TV? What's your favorite movie? Is it about what's on the surface, or is there more to the picture? The details here matter. It's what gets loaded into the script by the writer and loaded into the movie by the director, editor, and cinematographer. So let's dig into the definition of subtext. Subtext Definition Subtext is the content of an idea or feeling that is not highlighted explicitly by the characters but is implicit or becomes understood by the viewer as the story unfolds. It's what people are really talking about when they're speaking about something else. Subtext Synonyms...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 12 September, 2024