3. Evaluation
What did you like about your image?
I feel like I have effectively shaped my image around the
image I had selected, a bit like rotoscoping. I also admire
the standalone quality of the final product.
What would you improve if you did it again?
I feel I could have relied a bit less on paint strokes than I
did for some of the rougher edges. I could have also done
better shadowing, but I was trying to make my image look
realistic, which may not have been necessary in this case.
5. Evaluation
What did you like about your image?
I approve of how effectively I have shaped my image around
the image I was using. My use of colour feels fresh and
accurate. Also, even with the cartoony appearance, the
arrangement feels very lifelike, which allows the full effect of
rotoscoping to be seen clearly.
What would you improve if you did it again?
There are some issues with the image that could be improved.
Sometimes, there is an issue with layering in the image. There
is sometimes an issue with the surrounding lines. I also feel
that the visible ear needs a line to separate it from the rest of
the face.
7. Evaluation
What did you like about your image?
I really approve of the way I have arranged the image. I
also like the reference to where the line is used in the film
where the quote originates. The arrangement of the TVs
also references how each different section is arranged to
create a single quote.
What would you improve if you did it again?
I would likely choose a concept that doesn’t take up as
much space. I should also be less reliant on subtitling to
create the quotes, as this may be seen as amateurish and
unimaginative.
10. Evaluation
What did you like about your image?
Although much of my text editing was experimental, I feel
like I have created an adequate level of quality for my
images. The arrangement of text in my picture text was
also successful as I could clearly make out both the text
and the picture.
What would you improve if you did it again?
I could use an image that didn’t use such an extensive
amount of white so I would not have to have a border. I
could also not have a single large subject which would
make it easier to arrange the image.
13. Evaluation
What did you like about your image?
I feel really engaged by the unusual appearance of
the image. Strong colours also make the image
interesting. Shaping is clear and easy to make out.
What would you improve if you did it again?
I would probably have more detailing in my cut-out
effect image so it would be more distinguishable. I
would also iron out some of the rough edges in my
multicolour image.
15. Evaluation
What did you like about your image?
The quality of the images clearly show each aspect
of their respective images. It has also been edited
to clearly show each image.
What would you improve if you did it again?
I’d show how the door and the key relate to each
other, such as showing the building and going into
the building near the key. I also feel the quality of
the editing and the images could be better and the
story could be more coherent.
17. Evaluation
What did you like about your image?
I approve of the way I have drawn my image. It is
clear to decipher what the image is depicting. The
use of colour also clearly shows different parts of
the image.
What would you improve if you did it again?
I feel like the quality of the image would be better if
I had drawn it in a digital format. I also could outline
the image in pen once it is finished to ensure my
detailing stands out more.
19. Evaluation
What did you like about your image?
I’m really engaged by the simplistic and bright
colours, which are ideal for younger audience (it
reminds me of the minimalistic backgrounds of
Happy Tree Friends). I also really like the use of
shadows and gradient to show scale.
What would you improve if you did it again?
I could apply a pencil bitmap to the image to add
some texture and more detailing to the image.
24. Proposal
Dimensions
(number of pages and page size) 9 pages, A4 (21cm x 29cm)
Story Overview
Rats live in fear of Old Rodilard the cat. One day, while the cat was meeting his wife, a
group of rats discussed how to deal with him. The dean of the council suggests putting
a bell on the cat, so that they knew when he was coming so they could hide. However,
no rat would volunteer to put the bell on Rodilard, so the council closes unresolved.
Export Format
PDF
Advantages: High quality images
Disadvantages: Large file size
25. Deadline
7th April
Audience
I have been suggested by my tutor to aim my book at young children aged 3-6. I
have decided to not aim at a specific gender or social class, as I do not intend to
make any reader feel left out. However, the way I intend to style the graphics may
make it appeal more to upper classes.
Production Methods
I intend to practice designing the characters of the story and the backgrounds by
hand based on the images I have decided to use in my mood boards. This will then
be hand drawn and scanned into a digital format to be drawn over and filled in. This
will allow my story to have the quality of computer graphics combined with the
rawness of hand-drawing, which I feel will appeal greatly to the audience, as well as
to some adults.
26. What are the strengths of the proposal? What areas of the proposal need further work?
The strengths of this proposal are the story line and the
overall ideas on the moodboards which indicate what this
person is intending to create. Another strength would be that
this person has decided to practice the drawing for their
book before converting them in to a digital format which
shows accuracy. Another strength is that this person has
chosen the audience, gender and social class appropriately
for the story they have picked.
From what I can see the only area that needs further work is
the dimensions of the pages, this is because this person
hasn’t added what size they intend to make their pages for
their book on the first slide.
What are the strengths of the idea generation? What areas of idea generation could have been
further developed?
One strength of this persons idea generation is that they
have made it brief but it is very clear what their ideas are,
every section has been separated in to small bits so that
each different point is easier to understand. Another
strength is that this person has covered every area for their
book from summary, to characters, to the setting and so on.
In my person opinion I don’t think that this persons idea
generation needs developing any further because I would
say that all of the relevant bases have been covered and
that overall there is enough information there.
27. What are the strengths of the proposal? What areas of the proposal need further work?
One strength is the way in which you will attempt to
create the story. Illustration will be difficult to create
but if you work it correctly it will come out looking
really good and can be very suitable for a child
stated in your audience section.
Ensure that you state the dimensions in which you
folk tale would be created and why. Also make sure
to state how you will draw over the digital image
once you have scanned it.
What are the strengths of the idea generation? What areas of idea generation could have been
further developed?
The idea generation is very vast and detailed with a
lot of good ideas. They are clear and relatable to
the storyline you have set out.
One area that the idea generation could improve on
is the variety of images included. You could include
images relating to the theme of the story i.e. fear or
chain of command.
28. What are the strengths of the proposal? What areas of the proposal need further work?
Export format section and story overview are
answered well with no further improving required
from what I can see. The production methods was
also answered well as you have made it clear by
referring back to your mood boards on what you
would like the design to look like.
You have not mentioned the page size you would
like the book to be so you could add that in so that
everything has been answered for you proposal.
The audience section is slightly brief so some more
detail could be added on why your book is suitable
for that age group etc.
What are the strengths of the idea generation? What areas of idea generation could have been
further developed?
The idea generation is highly detailed making it
very good as it covers a lot showing you have put a
lot of thought into it.
The only thing to add to is the Style and Audience
as they are the least detailed but overall done very
well.
29. Feedback Summary
Sum up your feedback.
The reviews have been positive for the idea generation and the planning. In particular,
the production method I intend to use, the story and the way I intend to present the
story. However, there were some recommendations for improvement, such as stating
the dimensions of my pages and expanding on a few sections.
Which parts of your feedback do you agree with and why?
There were some recommendations in my feedback. I originally made my ‘Styles and
Audience’ very brief. There were also recommendations to state the dimensions of my
pages. However, I have since expanded these sections as recommended by my feedback.
Which parts of your feedback do you disagree with and why?
I noticed some reviewers said I had nothing to improve. However, it is absolutely
impossible to get to a point where I cannot improve any further; there is always
something I can do to improve, based on different opinions.
30. Original Script
http://www.worldoftales.com/fables/LaFontaine_fabl
es/LaFontaine_Fables_7.html
The Council held by the Rats.
Old Rodilard, a certain cat,
Such havoc of the rats had made,
'Twas difficult to find a rat
With nature's debt unpaid.
The few that did remain,
To leave their holes afraid,
From usual food abstain,
Not eating half their fill.
And wonder no one will
That one who made of rats his revel,
With rats pass'd not for cat, but devil.
Now, on a day, this dread rat-eater,
Who had a wife, went out to meet her;
And while he held his caterwauling,
The unkill'd rats, their chapter calling,
Discuss'd the point, in grave debate,
How they might shun impending fate.
Their dean, a prudent rat,
Thought best, and better soon than late,
To bell the fatal cat;
That, when he took his hunting round,
The rats, well caution'd by the sound,
Might hide in safety under ground;
Indeed he knew no other means.
And all the rest
At once confess'd
Their minds were with the dean's.
No better plan, they all believed,
Could possibly have been conceived.
No doubt the thing would work right well,
If any one would hang the bell.
But, one by one, said every rat,
"I'm not so big a fool as that."
The plan knock'd up in this respect,
The council closed without effect.
And many a council I have seen,
Or reverend chapter with its dean,
That, thus resolving wisely,
Fell through like this precisely.
_To argue or refute_
_Wise counsellors abound;_
_The man to execute_
_Is harder to be found._
31. Story Breakdown
1. Feud with adversary
2. Problem of this
3. Convenient unavailability of adversary
4. Discussing plan
5. Plan decided and its advantages
6. Universal agreement + volunteering
7. No one volunteers + council closes
8. Comparison to human council
9. Moral = easier said than done
32. Draft Script
1. It was difficult for Old Rodilard the cat to find rats. Those that were there were too afraid
to go find food.
2. Rats were not eating what they should have, but it wasn’t their main concern. They were
too bothered by the cat
3. One day, while the cat was caterwauling with his wife, the remaining rats met up
4. They discussed how to deal with the cat. The dean decides to put the bell on the cat.
5. With this, when the cat came around, they would know when to hide. Everyone agreed
with the dean.
6. They all decided to go with the dean, as it was the best idea yet. Then, the dean asks for
a volunteer to hang the bell.
7. However, no one would risk their skins against the cat. So the council closed without
effect.
8. This is pretty much how any council goes: when a good idea comes up, disagreement
eventually dismisses the idea and councils close without effect.
9. Some things are easier said than done.
33. Draft Script
1. Old Rodilard, a resident cat,
was struggling to find a rat
because the rats that were around
could only wait until they heard his sound.
2. So there was no food in their lair
and nobody seemed to even care
because when Rodilard came to light
they all hid away, well out of sight.
3. One day, though, Old Rodilard
was out with the other cats in the courtyard
and while they sat on the wall and wailed
a council of rats was being held.
4. They all discussed a number of plans
To try and get food back into their hands.
And then the dean, a trusty rat,
Said, “Let’s put a bell on that cat.”
5. “Yes,” someone said, “So when its ring
is heard we know when to go to hiding.”
Everyone then agreed with the dean
for being the best plan that they had seen.
6. And all at once, the dean then said,
“We will give this plan the go-ahead.
It’s certain to work very well
when someone has gone and placed the bell.”
7. But then, one by one, every single rat
said “I’m not dumb enough to do THAT.”
In a split second, the plan fell apart
and the meeting ended with nowhere to start.
8. And like many councils that I have seen,
regardless of how many people trust the dean,
they turned down an excellent plan
all because no one wanted to take a stand.
9. To argue or refute,
wise counsellors abound,
the man to execute
is harder to be found
- Jean de La Fontaine
34. Final Script
In a house lived Old Rodilard, a cat,
who was struggling to find and catch a rat
because any rats that were living there
always hid in fear in their lair.
So, there was no food under the boards,
but no rat seemed to give it a thought
because when Rodilard came to light
they all knew they had to out of sight.
One day, though, Old Rodilard
was out with the other cats in the courtyard.
As they sat on the wall making awful sounds
a council of rats was gathering around.
They all discussed a number of plans
To try and get food back into their hands.
And then their dean, a trusty rat,
Said, “Let’s put a bell on that cat.”
“Yes,” a rat said, “So when he comes our
way
we’ll hear him and know when to hide
away.” Everyone then agreed with the dean
for being the best plan that they had seen.
And all at once, the dean then said,
“We will give this plan the go-ahead.
It’s certain to work very well
when someone has gone and placed the
bell.”
But then, one by one, every single rat
said “I’m not dumb enough to do THAT.”
In a split second, the plan fell apart
and the meeting ended with nowhere to
start.
And like many councils that I have seen,
despite how many people trust the dean,
they turned down an otherwise brilliant plan
all because no one wanted to take a stand.
To argue or refute,
wise counsellors abound,
the man to execute
is harder to be found
- Jean de La Fontaine
