Storyboarding Animation
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Objective
I can develop a storyboard that outlines the plot, characters, and setting of an animation using visual storytelling techniques.
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Practice
7 questions
Describe the key elements that a good animation script should include.
Explain the purpose of a storyboard in the animation process.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Imagine a scene in your animation script reads: "Interior: A dimly lit attic - Night. Sarah cautiously opens an old trunk. Cobwebs are everywhere." Describe the visual elements you would include in a storyboard panel for this scene, including camera angle and a brief description of Sarah's expression. Your animation script includes the line: "John: (Whispering) I think we're being followed." Describe the visual elements you would include in a storyboard panel to convey this line, including the camera angle, John's body language, and any background details that enhance the feeling of suspense. The script for your animation describes a wide, open field with a single tree silhouetted against a sunset. Describe the visual elements you would include in a storyboard panel to establish this setting, including camera angle and how you would use light and color to convey the mood.”
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