During Pre-Production, I look forward to working with a cinematographer to discuss the look and feel of Bachata Becomes Her. I’ve done this for other movie projects.
Here’s an example of what we might consider.
This may look like a picture of our dog, relaxing on a couch. And it is.
But it’s also something more. Notice the vertical shadows on the armchair of the couch. These are caused by sunlight going through the blinds of our window.
To my eye, the shadows evoke prison bars. No matter how comfortable he looks, our dog appears to be imprisoned.
This is how Paloma feels during part of the movie. To a greater or lesser degree, I want the cinematography to provide visual clues that relate to her emotional state.
Especially when Paloma is in her father’s house, she feels trapped. Imagery like the above can be used to evoke such feelings.
Some of the buildings at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado, have a utilitarian look. Shooting exterior scenes there might show the school’s functional role. This contrasts with the beauty Paloma experiences in Ms. Schmidt’s dance class.
It’s fun to consider such possibilities!
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