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People who were born 100% blind, how are your dreams? (self.Blind)
submitted by AFilmOnReddit
For starters, thought I might explain the context. I'm a filmmaker and am in the process of writing a short film whose protagonist is a blind painter.
I have a desire to understand how it is that a person dreams without vision, so that my depiction can be as faithful as possible.
Any details provided or notes would be greatly appreciated!
SideNote: This is my first post on Reddit, and I read that this subreddit is appreciative of sound content, for obvious reasons, and am still understanding how I can do this. Appreciate the patience!
I have a desire to understand how it is that a person dreams without vision, so that my depiction can be as faithful as possible.
Any details provided or notes would be greatly appreciated!
SideNote: This is my first post on Reddit, and I read that this subreddit is appreciative of sound content, for obvious reasons, and am still understanding how I can do this. Appreciate the patience!
TrippingWithNoSight 6 points 3y ago
Just like your dreams, but with no sight/visuals at all. Can't get anymore obvious than that.
retrolental_morose 3 points 3y ago
yes, I suppose it's hard to expand on this really. Waking life's just like that ... sometimes you're not sure you're dreaming, other times it's kinda obvious.
Sometimes I dream I can do things that in the real world I couldn't do, But i'm no more able to see in these dreams than any others.
Sometimes I dream I can do things that in the real world I couldn't do, But i'm no more able to see in these dreams than any others.
AFilmOnReddit [OP] 2 points 3y ago
Perfect, simple is key. Idk why, I guess I was expecting something a little more... "poetic". But this works perfectly for what I'm looking for!
Thank you!
Thank you!
BlueRock956 2 points 3y ago
Hi, I have environmental awareness when I am awake, and when I’m sleeping this is transferred to my dreams. I wake up, and I hardly ever remember what I dreamt. I use to be able to see, and I remember what colors look like; however, I can’t say if I dream in color or not.
DoctorDubz 1 points 3y ago
Thank you for doing proper research before making your film. I was NOT born blind so this is NOT an answer to your question but just something I wanted to share...
I am legally blind with some functional vision but all visual input is a terrible strain and leaves me fatigued and even confused — I’m still adjusting to the loss of vision and mourning for all the activities I love but can no longer do. I’ve always had vivid dreams that I disliked because they lowered the quality of my sleep, but now I love them because in my dreams I always have full vision and do all the things I used to do with ease. It’s essentially an escape from my new-ish reality.
I wonder if others with vision loss share this experience? ...but I don’t mean to go off-topic. Also, this is my first Reddit post so apologies if I’m not using proper etiquette (tags, etc.)
I am legally blind with some functional vision but all visual input is a terrible strain and leaves me fatigued and even confused — I’m still adjusting to the loss of vision and mourning for all the activities I love but can no longer do. I’ve always had vivid dreams that I disliked because they lowered the quality of my sleep, but now I love them because in my dreams I always have full vision and do all the things I used to do with ease. It’s essentially an escape from my new-ish reality.
I wonder if others with vision loss share this experience? ...but I don’t mean to go off-topic. Also, this is my first Reddit post so apologies if I’m not using proper etiquette (tags, etc.)
AFilmOnReddit [OP] 1 points 3y ago
No worries, and thank you for the input! For real, every bit of insight goes a long way for character writing!
quanin 1 points 3y ago
If anything, stuff's a lot simpler in my dreams than in reality. For example: I've dreamed I'd actually be able to operate one of those self-driving cars. The reality is, however, no way in hell with current GPS technology. You still need to be able to correct the system when it decides to drop you off 2 blocks from your destination (that happens, in some parts of this city). that's not me.
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