production #1

 For the bedroom starting scene we really focused on the details to help tell the story and show what kind of character he is without even saying anything. For the bed we used a bunch of stuffed animals to make it look like someone was sleeping. I literally have like 10 different Mickey Mouse stuffed animals so we made it look like a whole army under the covers. The blanket is pulled up but you can still clearly see the stuffed animals, so it makes it obvious that someone tried to fake being in bed and the mom already figured out the trick. This shows the sneaky rebellious teenager idea.

We also made sure everything on the desk looked like a messy teenager’s space. We placed random things like an ID, a cup, bracelets, and other objects to make it feel realistic and natural. Nothing was placed randomly, everything was there to help show personality and make the environment believable.

Another important detail was the alarm clock showing 7 a.m. even though it wasn’t actually that time. We originally wanted to film at sunrise to get the best lighting and make it look more realistic, but our schedule didn’t really allow that so we just changed the clock time. The lighting we got still looks good though, and honestly it worked better for our schedule so we’re happy with it.

Overall, planning and setting up the bedroom made me realize how small details and props can help tell the story, show character personality, and create meaning without needing dialogue.