We are actually going to have one of the characters end up being Queen of the pod and lake at the end of the first season, because the pod vanished and there's only two merpeople left.
Every body of water, pod, or territory in the ocean will have a queen. The one doesn't because of a curse that slowly wiped them all out.
I'm intrigued!
Mermaid Kait
How about a mermaid who makes her living as a performer at kids parties. She has to turn human every time she goes to or leaves a gig or someone might catch on. She would need a tail she never uses. Smart kids would see the difference between the real and fake tail.
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I asked my boyfriend to be part of it. He said yes! (Only because I'm going to base his tail off the Mantis Shrimp lol )
So excited to get this started! So many awesome things are happening to me this year! Now the only thing that needs work on is motivation!
I also got a waterproof camera called Pro Air. It was originally $150 or more at our local Walmart. We only had to pay $20
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Hmm.... I could actually see how mermaids would speak English (or the native tongue of whatever landmass they border), as if they can turn human, I could see them going ashore from time to time to trade with clueless locals who have no idea what they are.
For having their own language, wouldn't it be cool if they could also speak dolphin, orca, and whale dialects? Thus "talking to animals" in a realistic fashion that is very believable.
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Im having one of the characters be able to speak to animals, because every mer has a special ability. The one character can't speak English to the animals (well she can, but they won't understand.) She can communicate telepathically in a way, like how cats talk to one another and animals that don't make sounds. It's a bit confusing to put in words, it makes for sense in my mind
I’ve had to scrap old ideas and put any mermaid productions on hold since last summer was not a very good one for me and my family. This summer I’m shooting for being able to film at least a season.
I have a good program for special effects (I’m learning so it will probably not be super good haha)
There will be no humans turning into mermaids
The series will revolve around a pod of mermaids and some visiting sirens who don’t speak English.
I have a few friends and relatives who are willing to do this with me. Gladly I have them. I do want diversity with different races or such, but there’s not a lot up different types of people this both, and if there is they have no interest in this stuff sadly. On the bright side not everyone will be the same body type.
I will be filming at an actual lake. The lake is actually a mining pit and it’s super clear and blue.
this lake is my child. I love it. I just really hope this works out and I can get things rolling. If anyone has any ideas and such let me know.
Very cool!
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Hi Mool! There's a Writers' Guild thread here if some earlier discussion would help I also recommend the books from Writers Digest.
All the best! I admit to struggling with plot myself, and published stuff sometimes isn't much better. You're in good company
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Let us all know what the series is called when you get going!
When you're caught and find yourself tossed back,
take advantage of the motion, and catch the next wave!
Hi Mool! I'm really sorry I'm so late on this, but I agree with everything that everyone already said, especially having many different and diverse mermaids and mermen. Merfolk body image is something I've been thinking a lot about lately, because in most media, mermaids are slender and have tiny waistlines, and mermen are ripped with giant pecs and abs. To me, this repeated imagery could create some negative feelings in people who want to be mermaids or mermen, feeling like they have to starve themselves or work out until they pass out to look the part. (I know I've been dealing with this lately.) So having many different people who all look different would help to show that everyone can be a mermaid or merman, and it doesn't matter what you look like.
And when he opened his mouth, the most beautiful sound came out. A high baritone vibrated throughout the sea, and suddenly all was quiet and harmonious. That is, until the next note.
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