One of the most important moments to develop in my film opening Cadence was the garage breakdown scene. It represents Leo's mental struggles visually after pushing himself physically.
While filming, my main goal to focus on was showing emotion through his body language instead of showing that through dialouge. I tested and experimented with different movements, like Leo gripping the baseball bat, him pacing back and forth, throwing his running shoes, and knocking things over. These actions were chosen to demonstrate the fear and pressure he feels about not being able to reach his long distance goals.
Also, I experimented with different angles I can utilize to make the space feel more cramped. I wanted the shots to be different so I mainly incorporated medium and long shots during the running scenes and then used close up shots that captured Leo's hands, posture, and tense facial expressions. This helped convey a sense of how isolated, alone, and overwhelmed he feels in that moment.
Another essential part in developing the scene was the pacing. I had filmed longer shots of Leo standing still and looking at the bat right before he begins to act out of control. The suspension of a build-up creates tension and makes the breakdown feel more realistic rather than random or sudden.
during filming breakdown lol:
The comparison between the calm, determined Leo while he's running and the chaotic tone of the garage scene was made intentional. This contrast helps to communicate that while Leo can appear strong physcially, but inside he is struggling with the pressure he places on himself.
set-up:
Developing this scene guided me to portray the psychic impact of chasing an aspiring goal visually, making it a key factor that reveals the deeper meaning behind Cadence.
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