Establishing the world
World-building involves constructing a world where the story takes place.
- Incorporating props helps guide the audience’s attention towards the central character, directing focus to the main element of the scene.
In the above scene, the ice cream in the background serves as a guide, directing the audience’s attention towards the central characters. The gradual shift in colours, from lighter pink to darker shades of pink and orange(vice versa), further enhances this focus.
Shot Testing & Moodboard
This is the moodboard I created for the balloon story. I envision the balloon taking a dog shape, as it is likely to be more appealing to the audience, particularly younger viewers. I also want the overall colour palette to feature bright and sharp tones, enhancing its visual impact.
However, the colour tone of both the environment and the character is quite similar, which makes it difficult for the protagonist to stand out. Based on my tutor’s advice, I took inspiration from the colour palette of The Incredibles to create a more distinct contrast between the character and the surroundings.
With the new moodboard, the protagonist is now more distinct and stands out clearly within the environment.
I also created some establishing shots and conducted tests with various camera angles for the previsualisation.
They are currently in the initial stage, so further modifications are needed. I will make adjustments, particularly to the transitions, the emotional tone conveyed by different shots, and the smoothness of the scene. Once these changes are made, I will link the shots together to create a more cohesive previsualisation for the animation.