GD2 – AW26 – Pre-Motion: Storyboarding, Style Tests & Illustration

LT 3.1 Deep dive into storyboarding

The task
Here’s your task for today:
  • Watch how we’ve storyboarded our version of the Scoops Ice Cream script in this timelapse. Pay careful attention and learn from this.
  • Make notes of what you learnt, look at how we solved this and post this to your blog. Once you start with your module assignment, ensure you apply these same principles.
 

Today, I analyzed the process of storyboarding the Scoops Ice Cream script. Here’s what I learned:

  1. Connecting Visuals to Script: Each line of the script should inspire a clear and engaging visual. For example, the phrase “I scream, you scream” pairs well with playful, energetic imagery of characters yelling for ice cream.
  2. Camera Dynamics: Using a mix of wide shots, close-ups, and smooth transitions maintains visual interest. Arrows in the storyboard effectively indicate subject and camera movement.
  3. Detail is Key: Timing, shot type, and motion need to be specified in every panel for clarity during production.

LT 3.3 Deep dive into Illustrating in Adobe Photoshop and Illistrator

The task

When you start illustrating, this is the time to really showcase your skills in Photoshop or Illustrator. This is the fun part! We’ll show you how we’ve taken our storyboards and style frames from tasks 3.1 and 3.2 and fleshed them out into a full illustration You can get a glimpse of how we did it by watching this timelapse. You’ll notice how our storyboards have done most of the work for us; we’re just converting them into vectors with colour.

My task:
Step 1 – Look at what we’ve done and learn as much as you can from it. Then, you can apply your knowledge to your module assignment.
Step 2 – Make notes of what you learn and post them on your blog.

Lessons Learned from Turning Storyboards into Full Illustrations

  1. Streamlining the Process: Storyboards provide the foundation, making the illustration stage more efficient. Having a clear visual guide saves time and ensures consistency.
  2. Vectorizing Elements: Using Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop, we can convert rough sketches into polished, scalable vector graphics with clean lines and vibrant colors.
  3. Adding Depth with Color: Colors breathe life into the visuals, and attention to shading, gradients, and texture enhances realism and appeal.

This workflow demonstrates how planning leads to impactful illustrations.

LT 3.4 Introduction to After Effect

The task

In today’s task, we’re going to be animating a simple text and shape intro in After Effects.