Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Pre-Production - Storyboards

In this post are the original storyboards, based on the 1st draft of the script. Attempted to add some filmic language to the shots to make it more interesting, especially since the scene is where the little boy, Andrew, sees the deep sea creature for the first time. Since I have to produce 1 minute of animation and there are approximately 12 shots to be used. If that's the case, unless some shots can be removed, then I'm aiming to do around 5 seconds maximum for each shot.

Storyboard page 1. Trying to give the main character, the boy, a good introduction. Sitting inside the submersible pod, reading a book and a bright flash of light at the window catches his attention. So he goes over to investigate feeling a bit weary at what to expect.

Storyboard page 2. Attempted to use a few close ups in this sequence to share the character's emotions with the audience. Something happens that make the boy startle, in this case a book that wasn't properly balanced falls to the floor, breaking the silence. The boy finds out what it is and relaxes before turning his head back to face the window, where the strange sea creature is revealed. A close up of his reaction as he screams with fright.

Storyboard page 3, the short ending to the sequence where the character hides from the strange creature and just stays there wondering.



A series of crude thumbnail sketches I did for the shots that were to be used in the final version of the movie.

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