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I’m working on a flashback cutscene. How do you show past events visually — without relying on cliché filters?
r/IndieDev
7/4/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
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USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Avoiding clichéd visual filters for flashbacks
- Need clear temporal context without overused techniques
Problems to Solve:
- Creating original visual representations of past events
- Maintaining audience understanding of timeline shifts
Potential Solutions:
- Character aging/younger appearances
- Environmental changes (seasons, building conditions)
- Visual anchors using recurring objects
- Match cut transitions between timelines
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Leveraging established visual language for instant recognition
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Understanding audience expectations through tropes
Monetization & Product:
- Balancing innovation with familiar conventions
User Engagement:
- Community-driven solution sharing (visual examples in comments)