Module 25 lessons41 min
Building the Subject
The subject is what a viewer looks at first and what you notice going wrong first. This module builds a repeatable way to describe appearance, clothing, expression and body language without writing a paragraph of adjectives that fight each other.
What this module covers
- Physical appearance
- Clothing
- Facial expression
- Body language
- Action
- Important identifying details
Module progress and lessons
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- 2.1 Naming the SubjectStart with a clear noun. Why “a person” and “a stocky man in his fifties” behave completely differently.7 min
- 2.2 Describing AppearanceBuild, age, hair, skin and face — an order that keeps descriptions consistent and readable.10 min
- 2.3 Clothing and SilhouetteGarments, layers, fit and wear — and why silhouette matters more than fabric detail.8 min
- 2.4 Expression and Body LanguageGetting a feeling onto a face without naming the emotion, and letting the body carry the rest.9 min
- 2.5 Identifying DetailsThe two or three specifics that make a character theirs, and how many is too many.7 min