Watch this clip from the movie Toy Story (watch from 1:36 to 3:20) and remember that it started with words on the page:
Evoking Setting Using the Senses - Activity 1
Think about a couple of locations that might have a lot of physical obstacles.
Pick one of those and start to collect details about that location.
Describe that space in as much detail as you can including sights, sounds, smells, textures, and even tastes!
Think of every sensory detail you can for this location (sights, smells, sounds, tastes, textures) and describe each one. No detail is too small... the more specific the better.
e.g. there is a large brick wall with red bricks. One of the bricks is grey. The wall is cold to the touch.
React to your Scene! - Activity 2
Now place a character in this setting.
What do they say? How do they move?
When are they compelled to speak?
think of the Toy Story example
How do they move in response to the sensory elements in the room
e.g. the boy plugs his nose to avoid breathing in the smell of skunk.
In terms of formatting, you might like to try and make it look like the Toy Story example (see above)
Courier New Font/Capitalized Scene Heading
Start your paragraph with the Scene heading (e.g. EXT. A WIDE OPEN FIELD - DAY)
Try to write it in present tense (e.g. Doyle looks from Brand to Case, who is loading the beacon. Beyond him Doyle sees the mountain wave approaching)
Share your results below!