Notes

Posted by: James on: April 12, 2009

• In: Animation | Flash | Preparation | Research | Script
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Whilst animating I’ve made some critical changes to the project. I’ve made notes on them for you to read.

Scenes

1. I’ve Changed the original order of the dog scene to avoid the audience getting confused. I felt the introduction of the dog once seeing it on screen made it look as if the vizier had been attacked. instead of implying at some point in the near future he will be attacked.

2. The scene where the dog handler hands over the dogs to the vizier does not require the dog bowl and bone images. I feel the scene works better with the user not knowing why the vizier has taken the dogs.

Script re-writes

I have found that reading out loud has given a different feel to my script for my narrators part. So i have made subtle changes to the script to help it transition better into spoken word.

Sounds

I want the user to feel they are doing more than just pressing a button. That means more drama upon each button press to add to unpredictability. To achieve this effect i have linked scenes together in such a way that upon the pressing of the button there is action right away.

I will also be adding hover effects. Which will reveal new sounds and perhaps non-linear travel.

Formatting

I made a Late decision to switch from 12fps to 20fps. This makes my characters look smoother whilst moving.

General

Having become more comfortable with using flash I’ve scene my technical skills improve. I feel now that i want to add more depth and detail into my work and if i the chance to do a similar project again i think my approach to making story boards and prep work would be different. It has been like learning a new language for  me. which has made some of my earlier work not as well suited to the job as it could have been.