How Writers Can Use Symbols To Improve Their Stories - Christopher Vogler

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In this Film Courage video interview, Author Christopher Vogler explains how symbolism is a powerful tool in filmmaking, allowing invisible ideas and emotions to become visible to the audience. Alfred Hitchcock's work serves as an example, as he skillfully uses objects, sounds, and shadows to convey deeper meanings. These symbols can represent concepts, foreshadow events, or evoke specific emotions. Colors, sounds, and even animals can be employed to create associations and build tension. In myths, symbols have their own significance, providing clues about the presence of gods or conveying universal truths.

Christopher Vogler made documentary films as an Air Force officer before studying film production at the University of Southern California, where he encountered the ideas of mythologist Joseph Campbell and observed how they influenced the story design of the first Star Wars movie. He worked as a story consultant in the development departments of 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney Pictures and Animation, and Paramount Pictures, and wrote an influential memo on Campbell’s Hero’s Journey concept that led to his involvement in Disney’s Aladdin, The Lion King and Hercules. After the publication of The Writer’s Journey, he had a hand in developing the stories of many productions, including Disney’s remake of 101 Dalmatians, Fox’s Fight Club, Courage Under Fire, Volcano, The Thin Red Line and many others. Vogler lives in Los Angeles, California.

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