What does everyone here think about elision and whether or not to elide?
I've read threads on this forum and others, scripts, dramatic writing books, and the like, and I've always noticed one constant axiom: generate conflict. Throw obstacles at your characters and make them react. Escalate and progress.
Then I came across the idea of elision and the smaller moments in film. Do you think you could ever skip the most important scenes? We're not talking about cutting or condensing a novel, either.
How about doing it on purpose for dramatic effect?
I've read threads on this forum and others, scripts, dramatic writing books, and the like, and I've always noticed one constant axiom: generate conflict. Throw obstacles at your characters and make them react. Escalate and progress.
Then I came across the idea of elision and the smaller moments in film. Do you think you could ever skip the most important scenes? We're not talking about cutting or condensing a novel, either.
How about doing it on purpose for dramatic effect?
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