How to Develop Characters in Film
Stereotypes., Archetypes.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Stereotypes.
Stereotypes should be avoided as they most often reinforce a negative image, for example it has taken decades to get over Hollywood's stereotyping black people. you can however create interesting characters by subverting a stereotype by giving them an odd trait, for example a body builder could have a passion for classical music or like arranging flowers. , Archetypes are very powerful as we are all aware of them.
Here are the common types of archetypes:
Hero.
Sage.
Magician.
Ruler.
Jester.
Lover.
The explorer. free spirit The rebel. breaks rules Creator.
Care giver.
Orphan/regular guy or gal.
Innocent/virgin. -
Step 2: Archetypes.
Detailed Guide
Stereotypes should be avoided as they most often reinforce a negative image, for example it has taken decades to get over Hollywood's stereotyping black people. you can however create interesting characters by subverting a stereotype by giving them an odd trait, for example a body builder could have a passion for classical music or like arranging flowers. , Archetypes are very powerful as we are all aware of them.
Here are the common types of archetypes:
Hero.
Sage.
Magician.
Ruler.
Jester.
Lover.
The explorer. free spirit The rebel. breaks rules Creator.
Care giver.
Orphan/regular guy or gal.
Innocent/virgin.
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