Week 3-Observation
Storytelling tool 1: Observation
-Observe in a conscious way ( is aware of the act of observing )
-Observation
-behavior, attire, speech, stance/gait (posture, gestures), physical looks
- A- ATTIRE
- B-BEHAVIOR
- C-CHARACTERISTIC
- D-DIALOGUE
- E-EXPRESSION
- F-FACIAL FEATURES
- G-GESTURES
- Train yourself to see and record:
-movements
-physical characteristics
-settings ( affects our behaviour )
- Adopt a KEEN EYE
- Develop a natural SENSE OF CURIOUSITY
- curious vs intrusive
- An observed event, when subject to simple questions, can set up a sequence of possibilities that will develop into a story worth telling.
For e.g when you observe a couple having a meal yet totally not talking….What questions come to mind?
- Question to think about:
- Whom am I writing about?
- Who is my character?
- What is he/she/it like?
- What does he/ she/ it do?
- What happens to him/her/it in the story?
Awareness level:
-People rarely observe familiar poeple or things closely
-Most people pass through the day with 20%-30% awareness
Mindless observation vs True observation
- Observe in conscious way
- Develop the ability to SEE and RECORD people:
-Their MOVEMENTS
-Their Physical Characteristics
-Their settings/places they are in
Exercise: People Watch
1. Walk into the canteen/library, etc.and watch people pass by
2. Eventually, one will catch your attention
3. Write down as many details as possible through observation.
-2 genders
-2 different settings
-2 different age group
4. Transcribe all these details into the “People- Watch” page that you will create on your blog
