Thursday 24 April 2014

FMP Jim Taylor Screenwriting 101 - "The Character Tree" - Pre Production

The Character Tree

This is a character tree for my Protagonist for my FMP Jim Taylor.


FEET

What does this person look like?
Casual Dirty needs a good night sleep
Where do they live?
Lives alone now in his parents house
Where did they go to school?
Locally short distance from his house
Do they have any tattoos? why?
He hates the idea of something irreversible such as tattoos
Who is their best friend?
He doesn't like to brand people as best friends
What is their occupation?
he's currently studying at College

 GROIN AND GUTS

What does this person WANT?
He wants life to return to normal and for everyone to come back returning the status quo also for all this to all be a bad dream.
How does their sexuality manifest itself?
Its not a big deal to him as he's only ever had one main crush which is one of his close friends and he's never acted on these feelings
How do they feel about the classic sins (greed, Lust, Envy ect) ? What about them is really childish?
He has a lot of greed as he always had what he wanted before everyone disappeared and he took everything for granted he had. He's secretly still a kid at heart wants his Mum and Dad to come home and look after him.

HEART

What does this person NEED?
He needs to find answers and maintain his humanity.
What will make them a more functional person?
He would be more functional if he was less outgoing as he is constantly pushing himself to the psychical and mental limit.
Do they need to find self-confidence? Humility?
He's confident around friends but when he's alone he begins to be filled with self doubt.
Do they need to provide for their family?
No he's family is quite well of and he has never had to worry about money.

THROAT

How does this person sound?
Smart and abnormally calm considering the situation.
How do they project themselves? 
He speaks clearly but doesn't shout.
How do they try to come off to others?
He try's to come off confident and strong has a habit of putting on a deeper voice when nervous.
How do they actually come off to others?
He comes of as confident but sometimes a bit weird with a deeper voice that doesn't suit him.

LEFT CHEEK

What is their Intelligence?
Although initially he's more of a brawn then brains kind of guy he learns to use his brain more
How does this manifest itself?
As time goes on he begins to hallucinate and not realise whats real and fake.
How practical are they?
Hes very practical and likes to attempt to think things out before rushing into things
How do they solve problems?
He thinks everything through and makes sure he's ready for all possible scenarios

RIGHT CHEEK

What is their artistic/creative capacity?
He's not very creative and enjoys sticking to a same routine day in day out.
What elements are NOT practical? 
He's not used to fending for himself.
What is their Spirituality?
He dosent ofter think about it but he's open to others views.

CROWN

Review your answers do they represent a consistent Character Psychology?
Yes there are a few moments where they contradict as he is secretly shy but to everyone else he seems confident.
What are their defining memories?
His first drink with his friends which was his first taste of freedom without his mother smothering him.
How in a nutshell do they behave?
He has good and bad moments he's either very spoilt and over confident almost cocky or he's extremely shy and quiet.


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