Blog 13

When we first discussed this, I though it was the dumbest idea ever. I was dreading it because I didn't want to have to write that much... especially in high school with all of my tests coming up and because it was senior year. I actually felt kind of mad. I rerally didn't want to do it. I was actually satisfied with the project though by the end of it. I feel as though I really let my creativity fly and it has made me feel quite accomplished. So, I liked it. I felt that the outline was the most important thing from the script frenzy workbook. It made it easy to write the script because my words could just flow and I didn't have to worry about what was next. I don't really believe any of the pages weren't helpful but I do think that it got a bit repetitive at some points. There were some areas where I had to explain my characters like five times. I learned that I am a huge perfectionist from doing this project. It was hard for me to write a lot because I kept focusing on developing everything and it slowed me down. By the end, I was able to let it all go and right many pages in just a few days but the first 25 days or so, I only wrote like 25 pages. The last five days I wrote another 28 pages. I finished with 53 pages. I was horrible at the time management at first but it developed later on and I got better with it. By the end, I just focused on getting words down and it was much easier. I didn't even py attention to spelling by the end. It was a pain to let that go at the beginning. I'm glad I learned how to let it go though. It can be very helpful sometimes. My script is very well planned out and has so much potential so I feel that that is a very strong point. I'm very proud of my fight scene in Elkhorn and my careful planning. I feel as though this could be such a good story. My script has many weaknesses. For one, I never explained what happened to the old woman. Also, I could create a better relationship with the old man and Exton and develop Exton's personality better. Also, it still has no ending! If we had more time, I'd focus on getting the whole story down. Once that is done, I'd revise it for more intricate planning so that the story has ins and outs. But, first thing is first. I've gotta get my story down.

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1. I feel like the language of the scene is what really pulls it together. Exton is unsure and Rand is very relaxed. He seems to embody the king and really has the social skills... something that Camillo lacked. He exhibited the openness that comes with being a king yet he was kind... something you don't always see. I also feel like I was able to show how Exton became gradually more content with the situation and how he began to relax after meeting the king in an overwhelming place. I also felt like it was a good scene to show Exton's first impression of Celphi. Celphi's personality was perfect too. She barely said anything and I used Rand to explain who she is. I felt like it kept her mysterious but still shed enough light on her to not make her seem unattainable.

2. A weakness might be the multiple monologues that Rand went through telling his life. I'm not sure how that would show up on screen. He talked for quite a while. I think it would work well for a book though. I think I could have made Exton look a bit more nervous too. He seemed to get over it a little fast now that I look at it again. Also, I might want to include more about Celphi. Maybe I should have her talk at the meeting before she leaves the meeting. Maybe I should have her be talking about some important things that involve her being a strong warrior type archetype.

3. I would fix all things in the previous section. Celphi would definitely have to be portrayed as being a more severe person. Also, Rand's story of himself could be better. I want to give him more personality. He said something about being a hard ass but I feel like it could keep going. I want him to be a more fun, ball-busting, type person that is completely contradictory and opposite to Celphi's personality.