Since the beginning of the movie is zoning in on the main character going on a run through Sarasota, I knew I had to break up the journey. This will help convey time passing and focus on the environment. I was inspired by something one of my favorite TV shows does often. On the reality show, Survivor , they often focus on the wildlife on the island they are shooting on. They use a jump cut to an animal nearby along with a dramatic sound effect. This is something that adds a feeling of tension to the moment. In my family, we call it “queuing the snake” because it is often a snake they film on Survivor . When I was out shooting some of the scenes, I went about taking videos of an animal that was unobstructed by foliage. I also found a couple more animals like turtles and birds that I will weave into the story. For continuity, I also took shots with animals and the main character.
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