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so, this week we started to get into all sorts of storyboard mischief!
we checked out the script for our assignment, and got some hand outs that would be handy for our animatic. to sum it up ---->
DRAWING
Gesture and expression are far more important than beautiful technique.
Drawing quickly and efficiently are pluses but none of it matters if the artist can't stage or edit or tell a story.
STAGING
The arrangement of people, objects in space, and movement through that space in a clear manner is vital. The staging of the scene will be influenced by acting,composition, camera movement and editing.
so, this week we started to get into all sorts of storyboard mischief!
we checked out the script for our assignment, and got some hand outs that would be handy for our animatic. to sum it up ---->
DRAWING
Gesture and expression are far more important than beautiful technique.
Drawing quickly and efficiently are pluses but none of it matters if the artist can't stage or edit or tell a story.
STAGING
The arrangement of people, objects in space, and movement through that space in a clear manner is vital. The staging of the scene will be influenced by acting,composition, camera movement and editing.
FILM CONTINUITY
A detailed script/ scenario consulted to avoid discrepancies from shot to shot in a film, so the various scenes to be shot out of order.
ANIMATION MECHANICS
Except for monetary and time constraints, almost any shot imaginable is possible. However, depending on the budget and knowledge of mechanics you run the risk of fucking up the shot in a cheaply simulated way, or worse, having your shot discarded completely by someone further down the production line.
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Camera Movement
camera moves must be combined with appropriate animatic effects to capture the scene successfully. Complex shots are often costly in time and money, and they may add little or no effect to the story. Simple shots are often better.
Lighting
Crucial decisions about lighting, especially mood lighting, are made at the storyboard
stage. The lighting has dramatic impact on the emotion of the scene, and must be done properly.
stage. The lighting has dramatic impact on the emotion of the scene, and must be done properly.
Composition
compostition = where you put the camera & length of the shot.
It depends on how the scene is staged and what you want the audience to see and how you want them to see it.
The shot before and after the scene must also be considered.
EDITING
The progression of images over time has a cumulative effect on rhythm, clarity, mood, pace and impact. Too much reliance on close-ups, or pans, both diminish the dynamics of the story as well as the impact of the shot.
ACTING
dramatic cartoons = characters stand around with hands on hips /arms folded /arms hanging at the side.
Realistic / funny cartoons = characters reuse the same old poses over and over again.
Posing is acting of the body. its important in animation to capture it = effective.
GAG STRUCTURE
Gags are broken down into set-up, development and payoff. They seem to fail because they are not set up clearly.
SCRIPT VS. BOARD
---> It is up to you to determine what best suits the needs of your project -- writing a full script
and then storyboarding, or doing the storyboards straight from a concept
---> Write your scripts in the proper script format.
---> Board out all key motions at beginning and ending of each action, not just one drawing per
scene.
PRACTICAL ADVICE
---> Storyboards should never be drawn on the art supply store pads that have black around
the panels or that have rounded corners
---> Storyboard sheets should be letter size (8 1/2" x 11" or 8 1/2" x 14") for ease of
copying and storing
CAMERA SHOTS - CHEAT SHEET
comes in handy during this storyboarding business. in case you cannot see... the link is here:
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