The Set
Build a space where the characters & the audience coexist
Location |
Where is the most interesting place for your characters to be, during this part of the story? How can the (geography / landscaping / architecture / infrastructure / interior design / props) affect what happens? |
Vantage Points |
Where are the clearest, most interesting places for the audience to observe this part of the story? Consider all 5 of their senses, in this location! |
Blocking |
Where does the action take place? How do the (characters / audience) move through the set? Which routes do they take? How fast do they go? Where & when do they linger? What motivates them to come & go? |
Vibe |
What is the tone, in this place? How does the atmosphere make the (characters / audience) feel? When a conflict happens in this place, how does it change the vibe? What other tones can work in this setting? |