Interim 1 just ended today for me, and although i didn't managed to post the storyboards in time for presentation, i got a good feedback.
Alan remarked that the camera angels needed to be more interesting and at different angles, so i'll need to work on that again. the character designs also need to be complete, but i already have a rough idea on what to make them look like.
Alan also suggested that in the last part where the girl fights back, that she whips out a whistle to blow for help and police swarm out of nowhere. i thought that be interesting at first, but that would also mean i'd might have to design and animate more characters to be policemen. i'll have to seriously consider this....
blogger refuses to upload my ninja character, i'll try again later soon
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
10 Questions
1)Who are you telling the story for?
children aged 11-15
2)What reaction do you want?
A funny reaction, laughter
3)Is the narrative omniscient or restrictive?
Restrictive, from the ninja's point of view
4)List the important events of the story.
-ninja approaches town
-brings out a check list that says; "Plunder town"
-attempts to rob store by store but fails miserably each time
-about to give up and leave but spots a stray dog
-'steals' stray dog to check off list
5)Which aspects of the setting of the story are important and how do you intend to establish these important elements?
-location in a nameless town, peaceful looking
-set in modern timesin broad daylight
-established through the backdrop settings.
6)What traits of the characters in your story are important and how do you intend to establish these traits?
Ninja: amateurish, clumbsy, childish
Store keepers: passive looking, violently self-defensive
Little girl: Same as the store keepers, except much worst
Dog: slightly retarded
7)In what order are the important events covered? Is it a strictly linear sequence of events in time, or does the story contain any flashbacks or other interruptions to the sequence of events?
the story is strictly linear, no flash backs.
8) How does the story flow, does the pace change? Does it contain a surprise? Consider your answers to 1 and 2 above when making your response.
The pace changes as the story progresses; a gradual rise and fall then rise slightly again at the vey end.
9)How will you use the sound to help all your responses to 5-8 above?
To asist the mood and pace of the storyline.
10)Does your story need dialog?
No dialog, the story plot is music based.
Re-edit:
Posting the links to the stories i found.
Ninja Robber (and the story i choose)
Man Bites Snake
Domino Pizza
Old Grenade
well, hope that's that.
children aged 11-15
2)What reaction do you want?
A funny reaction, laughter
3)Is the narrative omniscient or restrictive?
Restrictive, from the ninja's point of view
4)List the important events of the story.
-ninja approaches town
-brings out a check list that says; "Plunder town"
-attempts to rob store by store but fails miserably each time
-about to give up and leave but spots a stray dog
-'steals' stray dog to check off list
5)Which aspects of the setting of the story are important and how do you intend to establish these important elements?
-location in a nameless town, peaceful looking
-set in modern timesin broad daylight
-established through the backdrop settings.
6)What traits of the characters in your story are important and how do you intend to establish these traits?
Ninja: amateurish, clumbsy, childish
Store keepers: passive looking, violently self-defensive
Little girl: Same as the store keepers, except much worst
Dog: slightly retarded
7)In what order are the important events covered? Is it a strictly linear sequence of events in time, or does the story contain any flashbacks or other interruptions to the sequence of events?
the story is strictly linear, no flash backs.
8) How does the story flow, does the pace change? Does it contain a surprise? Consider your answers to 1 and 2 above when making your response.
The pace changes as the story progresses; a gradual rise and fall then rise slightly again at the vey end.
9)How will you use the sound to help all your responses to 5-8 above?
To asist the mood and pace of the storyline.
10)Does your story need dialog?
No dialog, the story plot is music based.
Re-edit:
Posting the links to the stories i found.
Ninja Robber (and the story i choose)
Man Bites Snake
Domino Pizza
Old Grenade
well, hope that's that.
Learning Contract Draft
this is the learning contract draft that i've come up with, hopefully it'll get approved.
Working title: (To be decided later)
Short description: A amateur ninja attempts to pillage town as part of an assignment, but ends up failing at every single job miserably. at the last minute he chances over a stray dog and steals it to complete his assignment.
Primary aim:
To provide humour and funny wits at the ninja's continuous failure
I will know I have achieved my primary aim if:
the audience laughs
Secondary aims:
to complete this animation as my first solo attempt
I will know I have achieved my secondary aims if:
i've completed it and with thorough results.
Personal motivation:
As part of a class assignment as to improve my skills
PROCESS
Full project description:
An animation based on a true story of a failed attempted robbery, an amateurish ninja tries to complete an initiation requirement by robbing and pillaging a nameless town. However, he fails miserably in all his attempts at the town’s folk are more than capable of handling the likes of him single handily, even a little girl. At the last moment when he gives up, he chances upon a stray dog and kidnaps him to complete his test.
Intended duration would be about 3 min max.
Style and genre would be animé themed with anticipated difficulties like time usage are evident.
Research requirements:
list the things you need to find out in order to complete the project, and your strategy for finding the information.
-Ninja techniques and weaponry
-Software programs to assist in animation
-Finding the appropriate soundtrack
Additional resources:
-Through library and internet sources
OUTCOMES
Age range: 11-15
Gender: Both
Geographical region: Region's familiar with animé (USA, Japan, France, Singapore)
Social group: Healthy fan groups
Viewing reading & listening habits: through the net, to be viewed casually and for fun
Are there any secondary target groups?
fellow animation students, for the sake of critique.
Step 2: what effect do you hope to have on your target groups?
satisfaction.
Working title: (To be decided later)
Short description: A amateur ninja attempts to pillage town as part of an assignment, but ends up failing at every single job miserably. at the last minute he chances over a stray dog and steals it to complete his assignment.
Primary aim:
To provide humour and funny wits at the ninja's continuous failure
I will know I have achieved my primary aim if:
the audience laughs
Secondary aims:
to complete this animation as my first solo attempt
I will know I have achieved my secondary aims if:
i've completed it and with thorough results.
Personal motivation:
As part of a class assignment as to improve my skills
PROCESS
Full project description:
An animation based on a true story of a failed attempted robbery, an amateurish ninja tries to complete an initiation requirement by robbing and pillaging a nameless town. However, he fails miserably in all his attempts at the town’s folk are more than capable of handling the likes of him single handily, even a little girl. At the last moment when he gives up, he chances upon a stray dog and kidnaps him to complete his test.
Intended duration would be about 3 min max.
Style and genre would be animé themed with anticipated difficulties like time usage are evident.
Research requirements:
list the things you need to find out in order to complete the project, and your strategy for finding the information.
-Ninja techniques and weaponry
-Software programs to assist in animation
-Finding the appropriate soundtrack
Additional resources:
-Through library and internet sources
OUTCOMES
Age range: 11-15
Gender: Both
Geographical region: Region's familiar with animé (USA, Japan, France, Singapore)
Social group: Healthy fan groups
Viewing reading & listening habits: through the net, to be viewed casually and for fun
Are there any secondary target groups?
fellow animation students, for the sake of critique.
Step 2: what effect do you hope to have on your target groups?
satisfaction.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
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