5. Flat scenes are missing an obstacle and have the slowest pace with no rise in excitement or drop, providing only exposition. These scenes explain information difficult to understand the pace with scenes like this to deliver lots of new ideas. These types of scenes deal with who, what, when, where, and how packed tightly together. How can you make one of your Hat scenes look accelerated? Flat scenes must contain information about plot (goal), theme (need), and character (personality).