Master and Coverage

This project was difficult for a variety of reasons. It kind of came together at the last minute. However, I was very happy that I had sat down beforehand and looked at what were the most important moments in the script. I also made sure to talk about what literally happens in the scene. This was essential in helping me tell the most important parts of the story. I wanted to cover the communication between Starla and Bill and their being interrupted by Grant. After I figured these out, the next step was figuring out the emotional arc of the scene.

This scene features some sexual tension between Starla and Bill. They have a sweet connection, but it isn't allowed to progress because of the very real threat of Grant, which in the story of the film is exacerbated by his alien possession. The emotional arc led me to also make decisions in editing about when I would show the different characters' faces and how long I would hold on those shots. I also wanted to give the actors some space, so I gave them plenty of time to feel comfortable with each other and run through their lines. I also tried to be very conscious of what felt natural for them. In the end, I wish that the scene was lit better and that I didn't cross the 180 degree line, but I'm happy with what happened over such a short period of time.