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What are the best ways to incorporate subtext in your character development?

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Subtext is the hidden meaning or message that lies beneath the surface of what your characters say and do. It can reveal their motivations, emotions, conflicts, and relationships without explicitly stating them. Subtext can make your video production more engaging, nuanced, and realistic, as well as create suspense, irony, and foreshadowing. But how do you incorporate subtext in your character development? Here are some tips and examples to help you.

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1 Show, don't tell

One of the most common ways to convey subtext is through visual cues, such as facial expressions, body language, gestures, props, costumes, and settings. These can imply what your characters are thinking or feeling without using dialogue or narration. For example, a character who fidgets with their ring while talking to their spouse might suggest that they are unhappy or unfaithful. A character who wears a mask or a hood might indicate that they are hiding something or have a dark past. A character who lives in a messy or cluttered apartment might reflect that they are disorganized or depressed.

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Karolyn Jennings

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Writing is about bringing life to your characters by describing their characteristics, the sound of their voice, their facial expressions, how they dress. Bring your characters alive with your pen, pencil or computer, whatever your choice of writing. I totally agree with show, Don't tell.

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2 Use dialogue wisely

Another way to create subtext is through dialogue, but not in an obvious or direct way. Instead, use dialogue to hint at what your characters are not saying, or to contradict what they are doing. For example, a character who says "I'm fine" while crying or trembling might reveal that they are in denial or in pain. A character who says "I love you" while cheating or lying might show that they are manipulative or conflicted. A character who says "I hate you" while saving or helping someone might demonstrate that they care or respect them.

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When writing plays, I always add the actions and reactions of all the characters on stage in STAGE DIRECTIONS. And in my directing, I always emphasize that they follow the action described in order to bring the production to life.

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3 Create contrast and conflict

Subtext can also emerge from the contrast and conflict between your characters and their situations, goals, or values. You can use contrast and conflict to create tension, irony, humor, or drama in your video production. For example, a character who is a pacifist but has to fight for survival might expose their inner struggle or moral dilemma. A character who is a criminal but has a soft spot for animals or children might reveal their complexity or vulnerability. A character who is a hero but has a tragic flaw or a secret enemy might foreshadow their downfall or betrayal.

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4 Use symbols and motifs

Another technique to add subtext is to use symbols and motifs that represent or relate to your characters' themes, ideas, or emotions. Symbols and motifs can be objects, colors, sounds, images, or words that recur throughout your video production and have a deeper significance or association. For example, a character who has a rose tattoo or wears a red dress might symbolize love, passion, or danger. A character who hears a clock ticking or sees a countdown timer might suggest urgency, pressure, or fate. A character who repeats a phrase or a song might indicate their personality, mood, or memory.

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5 Experiment with genres and styles

Finally, you can also use different genres and styles to enhance your subtext and create different effects or meanings. Genres and styles can be categories or conventions that define the tone, mood, or expectations of your video production, such as comedy, horror, thriller, documentary, or animation. You can use genres and styles to create contrast, parody, satire, or homage, or to subvert, challenge, or comment on the norms or stereotypes of your characters or topics. For example, a character who is a spy but acts like a clown might create comedy, irony, or surprise. A character who is a victim but looks like a monster might create horror, sympathy, or confusion. A character who is a hero but speaks like a villain might create thriller, intrigue, or doubt.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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1 Show, don't tell

2 Use dialogue wisely

3 Create contrast and conflict

4 Use symbols and motifs

5 Experiment with genres and styles

6 Here’s what else to consider

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