Animation on Photoshop

Animation is always a tricky lengthy process. Especially when I am only learning the codes and conventions of how to make them using photoshop. I used my UGEE tablet device to create this animation Gif on photoshop to see how well I could develop the movement and fluidity by just 12 simple drawings. Keep in mind this is my first time trying animation and these are rough sketches just to see how it would work.

Animoto Mood Board

Here I have made a mood board where you can see visually what I expect my film to look like.

Inspiration and Ideas

Here I have given a detailed presentation using prezi on my ideas and how I have planned my film. I have included all artists, drawings, pictures and videos that have inspired me so that I can get a more detailed thought process of what is actually going to happen in my film.

Synopsis of my Film

Here is a brief overview of my films plot. Keep in mind my film will be a digitally drawn animation, this synopsis only gives a little information about my film which is exactly what I intended. Imagination is key.

Plot:

"The Tree of Life"

It all starts with a huge old book opening and telling the story of a simple apple from the original tree of life. As it falls gently onto the ground and decays, the seed within it becomes embedded in the ground. Roots begin to grow from the seed and we see a baby being formed in the centre. Time passes and the tree sprouts; the new formed baby boy is propelled up with it into a world of colour. Different life stages of the boy are played out as he climbs the tree, becoming older as he gets closer and closer to the top, until he finally reaches his destiny... or does he?

Narration:

Throughout the film, a voice of God narration will play, pushing the narrative forward in conjunction with the strong, animated visuals.

Location:

 The film will take place on pages inside the storybook but will show outdoor scenes, with the whole movie being based around the growing tree.

Character:

There will be only one main character shown, no dialogue will be spoken by him as he is just a representative of human life, growing older as the film progresses.

Ideal Viewer Profile

As part of my research and planning, following my target audience questionnaire and analysis I have created an Ideal Viewer Profile using YouGov to properly decide who my main target audience for the trailer is, by looking into which generation of people in the UK are most interested in watching movies.

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Target Audience Questionnaire Analysis

Here I have taken each question individually, reviewing and analysing the results to decide on the best route for me to go down in terms of my film.

Target Audience Questionnaire

Here I have created some questions to help me generate who my target audience will be. I have sent this questionnaire to a range of people using social media and the responses I get will help me decide who my film will be aimed at.

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