Thursday, 4 November 2010
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
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Saturday, 30 October 2010
concept art
Below is an idea of some concept art that I am working on. It's a possible scene and viewpoint in the story. I think the front layers look OK and work well in the style of the piece, but the background still needs some work as it doesn't look quite right and fit with the rest of it.
Friday, 29 October 2010
Below are images showing my working up to my final image which I think I will use as my wow picture. I think it shows the style I want the piece to be in and how I intend it to look. I'm not sure about the characters yet as I am still working on them to get them looking at little better, and as the script isn't 100% finalised yet I'm not sure which characters will definitely be in it at the moment, however I think is gives an idea of what I am going for.
This is just a title idea that I might use in the presentation and just as a header for the information and bible.
This is just a title idea that I might use in the presentation and just as a header for the information and bible.
Thursday, 28 October 2010
Design work...
Speaking to Kathy today about my designs for the animation made me realise that although I have thought about the characters quite a lot and the style I wanted them in for both the looks and the way the piece animates, I had thought less about the background designs and the way I wanted them to look. I had looked at images of landscapes etc when drawing out the background designs but I didn't really think too much about stylising them as I was focusing on showing the development and how I wanted them to change throughout the duration of the piece. Now I realise it is very important to have this style and design worked out and tested, particularly because my piece is more about the visuals as the story is really about the development over time.
So, to overcome this I have been looking at illustrators and images from books. One that really caught my eye was illustrations from the gruffalo books by Axel Scheffler. I really like this style as it is bold and clear but still has that sketchy quality that makes it a little different and more appealing to look at. I found more of his work online and think that this kind of style could work really well for my piece. I think it would make the background and landscapes stand out which is the main focus of the story. Having got my characters looking close to the way I want them I need to make sure that the two compliment each other and that the backgrounds don't drown out the characters or look ridiculous. So, below are a few images..one of the design from the book and the background I really like, one where I have added in a couple of my basic characters designs just to see how it looks, and another where I have basically tried to digitally emulate Schefflers illustration...
Below i have added in my characters. Obviously the background was designed for another composition so my characters don't fit into it well, however I still think they have potential to work together and don't look too odd, or like two completely different designs.
Below I have emulated the image. I think it works OK, however due to my limited knowledge and previous use of photo shop I think it might be more successful to hand draw the images, or at least the outline and black sketchy lines and maybe colour on the computer.
So, to overcome this I have been looking at illustrators and images from books. One that really caught my eye was illustrations from the gruffalo books by Axel Scheffler. I really like this style as it is bold and clear but still has that sketchy quality that makes it a little different and more appealing to look at. I found more of his work online and think that this kind of style could work really well for my piece. I think it would make the background and landscapes stand out which is the main focus of the story. Having got my characters looking close to the way I want them I need to make sure that the two compliment each other and that the backgrounds don't drown out the characters or look ridiculous. So, below are a few images..one of the design from the book and the background I really like, one where I have added in a couple of my basic characters designs just to see how it looks, and another where I have basically tried to digitally emulate Schefflers illustration...
Below i have added in my characters. Obviously the background was designed for another composition so my characters don't fit into it well, however I still think they have potential to work together and don't look too odd, or like two completely different designs.
Below I have emulated the image. I think it works OK, however due to my limited knowledge and previous use of photo shop I think it might be more successful to hand draw the images, or at least the outline and black sketchy lines and maybe colour on the computer.
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
revised script...for now..
This is the script when I last wrote it out. I have spoken to tutor Andy since this and will. most probably be making changes, particularly to the ending, and am hoping to speak to another tutor tomorrow where more changes are likely to be made...but this is it...for now...
After setting the scene we focus in on a young Celtic man planting a small twig-like plant. He pats it into the ground and walks off into the distance. Focusing on the plant the camera pans up with it as it grows, passing it to end on the sun. The screen whites out. As it resumes focus branches can be seen moving. The camera then pans back down what is now a huge tree trunk right to the ground, with an old church built behind it. The camera pans back to the view which has now developed into a small village. It is now around 1850.
EXT. BY THE TREE NOW IN 1850-ISH
A stag slowly walks it way towards the tree grazing. Reaching the tree the stag gets his antler stuck in the bark, so tries to jump and shake to free himself. Hearing a noise he frantically manages to free himself. He then pricks his ears up and looks around before running off into the distance. A group of WW1 soldiers march past the other more open side of the tree. Past the tree, others can be seen falling to the ground as men are cutting them down and transporting them towards the village on a horse pulled carriage.
In fast speed the camera focuses on the landscape as the village builds up into a town. The number of houses, buildings, factories, roads increases.
EXT. FROM A HIGH POV ALMOST FROM THE HIGHEST TREE BRANCHES LOOKING DOWN TOWARDS THE GRASS IN FRONT 1900ISH
Two gentlemen are standing in front of the tree looking out at the landscape, holding clipboards and making plans to build a railway. Zooming out we realise the viewpoint is from a squirrel sat high up in the branches of the tree. The camera follows I as it scrambles its way down and around the tree to the base where it sits and nibbles at a nut.
In fast speed the camera focuses on the landscape as it builds up, more trees disappear, more housing and factory style buildings pop up along with the previously planned railway.
EXT. AT THE BASE OF THE TREE 1940ISH
A mother and her two children walk up towards the tree planning to sit and picnic beneath its branches. The mother begins to lay out the blanket and basket as the children run around playing. They stop suddenly hearing a sound and look up towards the tree to see a man and a parachute caught up in the tree. The camera focuses on the little boy running around oblivious, pretending to fly a toy plane. The camera focuses in on the toy plane as a real bomber flies right over the top of them swooping down over the city dropping bombs. The mother gathers the children and runs away. The camera shows the city in ruins below smoke bellowing up, buildings and communication lines ruined. The pilot scrambles out of the tree and runs towards the city.
In fast speed the city below is sorted out and rebuilt in a much more modern style, spreading even farther with housing and buildings spreading closer to the tree and edge of the forest.
EXT. NEAR TO THE TREE 1960ISH
The camera pans down the great tree with a very autumn feel to the scene. A dog and its owner walk past and the dog stops to wee up the tree. Men in high-visibility jackets walk up to the tree from the town making plans, looking out at the view and having a discussion, they mark the tree and leave.
EXT. NEXT EARLY MORNING NEAR THE TREE 1965ish
A group of hippies climb the hill with ropes and boards. They walk up to the tree, stop and look at it before standing around it and climbing up into its branches and waiting. The men in high-visibility jackets return and are startled at the hippies sitting in the tree. There is a slight standoff between the main hippie leader and the man before the men in high-vis turn and walk away with the hippies celebrating.
In fast speed the focusing on the landscape more buildings, flats and high-rise buildings as well as cars pop up, the city starts to gain smog over it.
EXT. EVENING NEAR TO THE TREE 1980ish
A group of young climb their way up the hill start a fire nearby the tree and set up camp for the night watching fireworks going off over the city.
In fast speed again the city builds up even further.
EXT. WINTER TIME NEAR THE TREE2002ISH
A couple walk up to the tree, stop and look out at the view. The man is a soldier and is saying goodbye to his wife. He hands her a note. Close up on this note there is a drawn heart on it. The soldier walks away and the woman leans against the tree whilst the wintry sun goes down.
As it gets dark a small magical shape can be seen crossing the sky in the distance.
In fast speed the focusing on the landscape more buildings and housing is built right up to the edge of the forest.
EXT. STORMY EVENING
As a thunder storm starts overhead the tree is struck with lightning. As the storm ends you see the tree looking worse for wear.
In fats speed the camera focuses on the tree and people can be seen busying around it. The camera pans out to the view.
EXT. STILL HOLDING THE VIEW THE LAST SCENE ENDED ON BUT SUMMER TIME.
The woman seen previously walks up the tree looking around expectantly. Disappointed at not seeing anyone there she notices the tree having been ruined and rebuilt with a staircase all around it. She walks up closer to the bottom stair when she notices a drawn heart on the bark. She walks up the stairs to the viewing platform at the top where her soldier is sitting. The couple embrace and the camera zooms in on the view of the landscape from the top of the tree.
END
Beneath the Boughs
EXT. ON THE TOP OF A HILL LOOKING OVER AND OLD ENGLISH LANDSCAPE BC – DAY
EXT. ON THE TOP OF A HILL LOOKING OVER AND OLD ENGLISH LANDSCAPE BC – DAY
After setting the scene we focus in on a young Celtic man planting a small twig-like plant. He pats it into the ground and walks off into the distance. Focusing on the plant the camera pans up with it as it grows, passing it to end on the sun. The screen whites out. As it resumes focus branches can be seen moving. The camera then pans back down what is now a huge tree trunk right to the ground, with an old church built behind it. The camera pans back to the view which has now developed into a small village. It is now around 1850.
EXT. BY THE TREE NOW IN 1850-ISH
A stag slowly walks it way towards the tree grazing. Reaching the tree the stag gets his antler stuck in the bark, so tries to jump and shake to free himself. Hearing a noise he frantically manages to free himself. He then pricks his ears up and looks around before running off into the distance. A group of WW1 soldiers march past the other more open side of the tree. Past the tree, others can be seen falling to the ground as men are cutting them down and transporting them towards the village on a horse pulled carriage.
In fast speed the camera focuses on the landscape as the village builds up into a town. The number of houses, buildings, factories, roads increases.
EXT. FROM A HIGH POV ALMOST FROM THE HIGHEST TREE BRANCHES LOOKING DOWN TOWARDS THE GRASS IN FRONT 1900ISH
Two gentlemen are standing in front of the tree looking out at the landscape, holding clipboards and making plans to build a railway. Zooming out we realise the viewpoint is from a squirrel sat high up in the branches of the tree. The camera follows I as it scrambles its way down and around the tree to the base where it sits and nibbles at a nut.
In fast speed the camera focuses on the landscape as it builds up, more trees disappear, more housing and factory style buildings pop up along with the previously planned railway.
EXT. AT THE BASE OF THE TREE 1940ISH
A mother and her two children walk up towards the tree planning to sit and picnic beneath its branches. The mother begins to lay out the blanket and basket as the children run around playing. They stop suddenly hearing a sound and look up towards the tree to see a man and a parachute caught up in the tree. The camera focuses on the little boy running around oblivious, pretending to fly a toy plane. The camera focuses in on the toy plane as a real bomber flies right over the top of them swooping down over the city dropping bombs. The mother gathers the children and runs away. The camera shows the city in ruins below smoke bellowing up, buildings and communication lines ruined. The pilot scrambles out of the tree and runs towards the city.
In fast speed the city below is sorted out and rebuilt in a much more modern style, spreading even farther with housing and buildings spreading closer to the tree and edge of the forest.
EXT. NEAR TO THE TREE 1960ISH
The camera pans down the great tree with a very autumn feel to the scene. A dog and its owner walk past and the dog stops to wee up the tree. Men in high-visibility jackets walk up to the tree from the town making plans, looking out at the view and having a discussion, they mark the tree and leave.
EXT. NEXT EARLY MORNING NEAR THE TREE 1965ish
A group of hippies climb the hill with ropes and boards. They walk up to the tree, stop and look at it before standing around it and climbing up into its branches and waiting. The men in high-visibility jackets return and are startled at the hippies sitting in the tree. There is a slight standoff between the main hippie leader and the man before the men in high-vis turn and walk away with the hippies celebrating.
In fast speed the focusing on the landscape more buildings, flats and high-rise buildings as well as cars pop up, the city starts to gain smog over it.
EXT. EVENING NEAR TO THE TREE 1980ish
A group of young climb their way up the hill start a fire nearby the tree and set up camp for the night watching fireworks going off over the city.
In fast speed again the city builds up even further.
EXT. WINTER TIME NEAR THE TREE2002ISH
A couple walk up to the tree, stop and look out at the view. The man is a soldier and is saying goodbye to his wife. He hands her a note. Close up on this note there is a drawn heart on it. The soldier walks away and the woman leans against the tree whilst the wintry sun goes down.
As it gets dark a small magical shape can be seen crossing the sky in the distance.
In fast speed the focusing on the landscape more buildings and housing is built right up to the edge of the forest.
EXT. STORMY EVENING
As a thunder storm starts overhead the tree is struck with lightning. As the storm ends you see the tree looking worse for wear.
In fats speed the camera focuses on the tree and people can be seen busying around it. The camera pans out to the view.
EXT. STILL HOLDING THE VIEW THE LAST SCENE ENDED ON BUT SUMMER TIME.
The woman seen previously walks up the tree looking around expectantly. Disappointed at not seeing anyone there she notices the tree having been ruined and rebuilt with a staircase all around it. She walks up closer to the bottom stair when she notices a drawn heart on the bark. She walks up the stairs to the viewing platform at the top where her soldier is sitting. The couple embrace and the camera zooms in on the view of the landscape from the top of the tree.
END
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