Marking the moment

Marking the moment can happen when a scene has been created, and the group decides it's a significant moment in the drama, and they want to show this in some way.

Why mark the moment? What can this add to a drama?

At times things happen in a scene very quickly - and yet we know these moments can change the whole direction of a drama. This is when something is needed to emphasize the moment.

• We could use a spotlight to literally 'highlight' the moment.
• We could insert a thought-track.
• We could slow down time, or use a still image/freeze-frame.
• We could use narrating by another actor, or self-narrating, to draw the audience's attention to this moment.

Watch the video example by clicking on the link opposite.

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