How do we write a movie script with a view towards establishing all of the visual symbolisms and how they should be interpreted?
How do we write a movie script with a view towards establishing all of the visual symbolisms and how they should be interpreted?
Often, movie scripts often only have dialogues and some very brief descriptions, but they don't describe how the camera should move nor do they mention the symbolisms used and how these symbolisms should be interpreted. If you want to do so, how would you format the script? How far would you go towards describing the camera work and the symbolisms used and where should the interpretation be written? Should they be written in a footnote? Is there a standard format for scripts written like this?
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Sorry, you simply do not do this. Your script is a blueprint for the director to build a house; the blueprint doesn't contain instructions on painting and decorating the house.
The director will determine the camera angles, how long an object appears on screen, IF your scene as written appears on screen, everything you want to do.
Famous advice from professionals tell you, don't write anything in the script that cannot be filmed or acted. Period. The story must be accessible to viewers without prompting.
You might get away with a minute of written prologue (Like Star Wars, but that may be a director's choice too, as is how to present it visually on the screen), and somehow fit it in there.
You might fit your symbolism into dialogue (which the director may cut, if it isn't critical to the story). For example:
Bill: Yellow roses. My Mom's favorite, you know. Very depressing.
Or direct the film yourself.
In any case, unless you can tie the symbolism to the story, the script is not the place to put it; if your symbolism isn't apparent from the visuals (and audio) on the screen and reactions of the actors, leave it out. It isn't adding anything to the story.
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