{"id":120274,"date":"2019-09-12T06:00:51","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T11:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=120274"},"modified":"2019-09-11T10:20:45","modified_gmt":"2019-09-11T15:20:45","slug":"how-to-shoot-memorable-character-introductions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/how-to-shoot-memorable-character-introductions\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Develop and Shoot Memorable Character Introductions"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"filmmakers-use-various-ways-to-introduce-their-heroes-and-their-villains-by-shaping-the-audiences-subconscious-judgment\">Filmmakers use various ways to introduce their heroes (and their villains) by shaping the audience&#8217;s subconscious judgment.<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to movies, we definitely judge a book by its cover, and first impressions last. The first time we see a character forms our ideas about them. If not done correctly, this introduction is difficult to overcome.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look a few things filmmakers keep in mind when introducing powerful characters.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z4TpmPj-GZw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"screen-direction\">Screen Direction<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_120287\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Snowpiercer1-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-120287\" class=\"wp-image-120287 size-full\" title=\"How to Develop and Shoot Memorable Character Introductions - Snowpiercer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Snowpiercer1-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Develop and Shoot Memorable Character Introductions - Snowpiercer\" width=\"755\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Snowpiercer1-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Snowpiercer1-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Snowpiercer1-1.jpg?resize=277,185 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Snowpiercer1-1.jpg?resize=359,239 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Snowpiercer1-1.jpg?resize=543,362 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Snowpiercer1-1.jpg?resize=560,373 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Snowpiercer1-1.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-120287\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1706620\/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Snowpiercer<\/em><\/a> (The Weinstein Company).<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Heroes often walk on screen from left to right \u2014 and villains from right to left. Because, in the west, we read from left to right, it seems a more natural and easy direction, and it tells us the hero is moving things toward a natural order. Villains, on the other hand, are working against the natural order, going against the flow.<\/p>\n<p>Many filmmakers integrate screen direction to keep the audience orientated in the story. In <em>Snowpiercer,<\/em> directed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0094435\/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Joon-ho Bong<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0262635\/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Chris Evans&#8217;s<\/a>\u00a0hero moves left to right when he&#8217;s working toward his goal, but right to left when he&#8217;s struggling with temptation or victimhood. Much like the introduction of characters, it&#8217;s something we <em>feel<\/em> more than see, but it still has an effect on how we observe the character and his motivations.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"slow-motion\">Slow Motion<\/h3>\n<p>Slow motion draws attention to someone and their movements. It stretches out time, making it seem more magical and memorable. The slow motion intro has become a trope for love interests and romantic characters. We see them walk in slow motion, and we&#8217;re smitten right along with the lead character. This usually goes hand-in-hand with generous backlighting for a warm glow.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"big-entrances\">Big Entrances<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_120290\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MV5BMTI4MzQ3OTU2OF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTcwNjk0Mg@@._V1_-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-120290\" class=\"wp-image-120290 size-full\" title=\"How to Develop and Shoot Memorable Character Introductions - 30 Rock\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MV5BMTI4MzQ3OTU2OF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTcwNjk0Mg@@._V1_-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Develop and Shoot Memorable Character Introductions - 30 Rock\" width=\"755\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MV5BMTI4MzQ3OTU2OF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTcwNjk0Mg@@._V1_-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MV5BMTI4MzQ3OTU2OF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTcwNjk0Mg@@._V1_-1.jpg?resize=300,178 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MV5BMTI4MzQ3OTU2OF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTcwNjk0Mg@@._V1_-1.jpg?resize=277,164 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MV5BMTI4MzQ3OTU2OF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTcwNjk0Mg@@._V1_-1.jpg?resize=359,213 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MV5BMTI4MzQ3OTU2OF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTcwNjk0Mg@@._V1_-1.jpg?resize=543,321 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MV5BMTI4MzQ3OTU2OF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTcwNjk0Mg@@._V1_-1.jpg?resize=560,332 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MV5BMTI4MzQ3OTU2OF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTcwNjk0Mg@@._V1_-1.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-120290\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0275486\/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Tina Fey<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0000285\/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Alec Baldwin<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0496424\/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>30 Rock<\/em><\/a> (NBCUniversal Television Distribution).<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In old westerns, double doors opening \u2014 or being kicked open \u2014 was a classic way to give a character a powerful entrance. It was a way to show the oversized influence and dynamic effects the character has on their environment. This is wonderfully satirized in the pilot episode of <em>30 Rock<\/em>, when a door gets kicked down to reveal Jack Donaghy, one of the most lovably bombastic TV characters in recent memory.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"the-slow-tilt-up\">The Slow Tilt Up<\/h3>\n<p>Panning up the body of the character is a classic, time-honored way of slowly divulging information about them. We take in the ground they walk on, their choice in footwear, their outfit, and finally their face and expression. Revealing a character in this way unveils to the audience the world they come from and how important they\u2019ll be to the story.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"get-a-light\">Get a Light<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_120288\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Term1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-120288\" class=\"wp-image-120288 size-full\" title=\"How to Develop and Shoot Memorable Character Introductions - Terminator Salvation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Term1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Develop and Shoot Memorable Character Introductions - Terminator Salvation\" width=\"755\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Term1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Term1.jpg?resize=300,126 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Term1.jpg?resize=277,117 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Term1.jpg?resize=359,151 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Term1.jpg?resize=543,229 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Term1.jpg?resize=560,236 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Term1.jpg?resize=150,63 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-120288\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0000288\/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Christian Bale<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0438488\/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Terminator Salvation<\/em><\/a> (Warner Bros. Pictures).<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Another common trope that nonetheless shows up consistently is introducing the character in shadow, only for them to strike a match or light a cigarette. Since smoking is now more associated with cancer than manliness, filmmakers are finding new ways to achieve this on screen. In <em>Terminator Salvation<\/em>, Christian Bale is cloaked in shadow until he ignites a flare, revealing himself to the audience.<\/p>\n<p>By using these, and other subtle techniques, you can use the camera to establish your characters before your actors utter even a single line.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Cover image via <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0120737\/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring<\/a><em>\u00a0(New Line Cinema).<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Looking for more cinematography tips and tricks? 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