Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Stances or Posers

Today I started on my character descriptions and some of the stances/poses they might take.

Since I discovered that I need three characters in the scene, silly me for not realising, I had to do a bit more work.

Here is what I've come up with so far.
MIB (Man in Black)
He is flamboyant and outgoing. This is reflected in his actions towards others and the way he does things.

Here is a picture of a possible pose.

Vizzini
An arrogant and condescending man. He thinks he knows everything and barely fains interest in what other people are saying, except when it's about himself.

Here is a picture of a possible pose.

Buttercup
Her face/eyes are covered so, the gestures will be the focus.

Possibly I'll have here in the background trying to walk past with her arms outstretched gripping at nothing.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Week One - It Begins

Okay this is the first of many (I hope) entries for KIB225.
This week I'm writing about a favourite director, their style and which part of The Princess Bride - Battle of the Wits scene.

Edgy and always interesting films are by director Tim Burton.
Now I have chosen him because some of my favourite films are his, in particular his stop motion creations The Nightmare Before Christmas (though sadly not directed) and Corpse Bride. The most particular reason for enjoying his movies are the juxtaposition of various concepts and ideas as well the look and feel of the scenes (lighting, costumes, sets etc).

Now after reading the screenplay of The Princess Bride, I decided to start at the line MAN IN BLACK: All right, where is the poison? until VIZZINI: ... so I can clearly not choose the wine in front of me.
I have had several ideas for the scene, most prominently with the Man in Black looking more confused, worried or amused as Vizzini progresses with his suppositions. Eyebrows up and perhaps slanted with his mouth slowly opening/dropping (in the event I go with amused at the end of Vizzini's speech, the Man in Black looks at the camera and shrugs). Meanwhile Vizzini is gestulating with his hands a bit wildly with a serious expression.