I really like getting comments on my blog, so I've decided that from time to time I will post discussion posts! These are designed so that I can both talk about things and then you guys can respond with your own answers! :D This is all part of a schedule I'm thinking of... More on that later.
So, Discussion time!
Your novel-either the one you are working on right now, or your favorite novel you have ever written, etc.- is now being made into a movie! The producers and writers have asked for your help in the movie making process, including but not limited to: Casting the characters, writing the script, and input in the scenery and costuming.
Letting the authors being involved is a new idea that movie makers have been having. It has lead to movies being very close to the books-just look at Harry Potter 7. However, it can lead to problems. The movie Ender's game also let the author have his input. The author sort of caused some problems, as there were several details from the book that he insisted be shown in the movie that the producers wanted to cut. Now, we all know that movies can't be 100% accurate in anything, and that some things from the book will be cut, but what are some things that you as an author wouldn't budge on? What are some details or some scenes that you would insist on being in the movie?
I think for me my biggest thing would be getting the characters right. I'm okay with giving some leeway on some minor details, but I spend a lot of time designing my character, and I have them designed in the best way possible. I think I would freak if any character detail was the slightest bit off. I would insist on Cheswick having odd colored eyes and pink hair, I don't care how unmanly it may look, it's the way he is, Ameline would have to be albino (I don't care if it would look a little creepy, she's darling and albino and that's that) and Alice has to be blonde and Dorothy has to have brown hair. It's actually a big pet peeve of mine when movies change the hair color of characters.
As for scenes, I'm not sure. It's kind of the same as the characters: I put a lot of thought into my scenes, and it's hard to decide which ones are unnecessary. But I have some scenes that I can see being combined and others that aren't as important.
Now what about you?
Love and Sparkles,
Kayla
P.S Stay tuned for the "Which actors would you want to play what character?"
Honestly, my biggest fear would be that the producers would want to make my characters more "edgy". I have very particular standards when it comes to my characters, and I would absolutely refuse to let their standards be compromised.
ReplyDeleteAs for everything else, I would definitely want my characters to keep whatever powers and quirks they have. Deidre has to be a flirt, Minnie has to have specific abilities when it comes to her speaking, and weapons have to be the same. As in, Deidre has a bow and arrows, and Andras has a sword. Not allowed to switch. Period.
I agree- standards are a big part of what makes a character. You change them and it changes the character.
DeleteI would collaborate with the screen writers on the manuscript (humorous lines are a necessity for an amazing movie, and I would love their creative input on that) and I would have the final yes or no on casting. I would discuss with the actors about their approach to the characters, just because I love actors, and their unique approach can really make a movie shine. I wouldn't argue with the director much, I'd just want to be around the set ALL the time (everyone just seems to have a lot of fun on a movie set, yet they do a professional job).
ReplyDeleteI've always been a little jealous of actors and all the fun they have. ;)
DeleteIt's so true! Actors are pretty much payed to have fun...
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