I have a scene where I have Character 1 call Character 2 and an answering machine picks up. I want to show Character 2 to listening to the machine and her reactions while Character 1 speaks. I know I'll use (V.O.) for Character 1, but is it alright to have Character 1's dialog run longer (maybe double) than the standard few lines or do I need to break it up?
I'm going to have Character 2 turn off the machine and listen a bit before she responds, so the scene is longer than the 30ish seconds you get to leave a message. I writing terms, maybe just over a page and Character 2's reactions will break it up, but I don't want them to detract from what Character 1 is saying.
I hope this makes sense. Thanks in advance.
I'm going to have Character 2 turn off the machine and listen a bit before she responds, so the scene is longer than the 30ish seconds you get to leave a message. I writing terms, maybe just over a page and Character 2's reactions will break it up, but I don't want them to detract from what Character 1 is saying.
I hope this makes sense. Thanks in advance.
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