Learning about Research

On the 23rd of March we got taught what we have to do for research for his project as blogs are now more important to do that the years prior.

We looked at a concept trailers for Wolfwalkers, an animated film storyboarded by Iker Maidagan.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5198068/

We also covered storyboarding.

According to https://www.creativebloq.com/advice/storyboard-tips these are the 17 essential tips for storyboard.

1. It's all about telling the story

2. Build on the line of action

3. One drawing equals one idea

4. Draw cleanly for animation

5. Find clarity in silhouettes

6. Communicate the story through character poses

7. Think like an actor

8. Use the frame as the 'eye'

9. Sketch thumbnails for a simple panel

10. Establish the point of view with the horizon line/eye line 

11. Use grids to help with object placement

12. Create rough storyboard panel

13. Clean up the storyboard

14. Ensure continuity

15. Consider film time and editing

16. Compose for movement

17. Think about animation layout

We looked at storyboards Traci has produced. We got to see three examples both music video for New Zealand on Air. Its very interesting to see what the Storyboards turn into. It also can show that working with clients can be a wild time.