She's Quite the Character - Portfolio Project Blog Post #8

 SHE'S QUITE THE CHARACTER

PROTAGONIST UPDATE

Since we started this project, our team has focused heavily on world-building and location scouting, specifically because our story revolves around being on a deserted planet. But, since the four of us have acted before, we all understand that acting is not as simple as reading lines off of a sheet. In order to present a loveable character, you really have to understand exactly where they're coming from. In the weirdest way possible, you have to allow yourself to become them, not being hyper-aware of the fact you are putting on a show. Much like how Jared Leto practiced for his role of the Joker outside of the set, I plan on perfecting our protagonist's personality. But, in order for me to rehearse, we had to come up with a background for our character.

SO WHO IS THIS CHICK?

Our protagonist is Aria Gil, a 17-year-old born and raised in Miami, Florida. She lived a relatively normal childhood, coming from a lower-middle-class family, and, despite living in a rough area of the city, she had no real complaints about her living situation. 

When disaster struck Earth, however, she quickly had to accustom herself to no longer being able to live care-free and recklessly.  Although her lower socioeconomic class meant that she was never swimming in riches, she never had to scavenge through an office for survival materials, either. Now that human interaction seems to no longer be an option, she constantly ponders why she wants to survive the cruel world she has been trapped in. As a human, is she too far evolved to comply with the animalistic, survivalist ways of nature?

SOME BASIC COSTUME DESIGN

During our meeting yesterday, we also discussed potential costumes for our protagonist. Many ideas came up, such as cargo pants and vests, but we ultimately decided to go for a less exaggerated look. At the moment, we are considering jeans, a plain shirt and jacket, and a simple beanie (for that extra character, you know?). Oh, and boots, of course.

I personally think our characters should have a bandaged wound on their arm in order to hint that they are in a state of survival. Additionally, with some basic makeup, I should make myself appear dirty (because what survivalist would bother showering?) and somewhat wounded.

For Aria's costume design, I am taking a lot of inspiration from "The Walking Dead."