4. Evaluation
What did you like about your image?
I enjoyed the creativity of using the warp tool in order to create interesting
and unique shapes that would correspond to the animal I was trying to
imitate. I also like the effect that the finished product has on the image with it
being rigid and very animated, this makes it look almost like a cartoon.
What would you improve if you did it again?
If I was to re-visit the task I would like to experiment more with the warp tool
in order to fully cover parts of the image as towards the end I found I had a
lot of tiny gaps in between shapes which mean I covered them using
additional shapes. This meant I ended up with more shapes in the image than
what was probably required.
6. Evaluation
What did you like about your image?
I quite liked the comic book style of the image and how you can take a real life
person or character and make them into a clip-art kind of image. This gives
the image a clean cut feel to it and minimises imperfections such as creases
and light imbalance. This is a style I may choose for my own children’s story
book.
What would you improve if you did it again?
If I were to re-visit the task I would make sure I zoomed in to my image more
when making selections to prevent small gaps from emerging and I would
also make sure the skin tone is all one shade instead of accepting the skin
tone provided and would play more with gradients. In order to make the
image seem more realistic. I would also make the colour fills slightly less
detailed as this type of image doesn’t necessarily need a lot of detail to look
impressive and it also reduces the amount of layers in the image.
8. Evaluation
What did you like about your image?
I like some of the subtle finishing touches I put on my image such as the drop
shadow with makes the joker layer look more natural in the street and also
give a slightly dark feel to it which reflects his character. I also like the
difference in font on the word “stranger” as it emphasises the word in
comparison to the other text and the skewed angle gives an insight into it’s
meaning.
What would you improve if you did it again?
If I was to revisit the task I would add more detail to the background such as
fires and explosions which would further reflect his character and make the
setting more violent. This would make the joker seem less out of place in the
street and would make the poster seem more realistic.
11. Evaluation
What did you like about your images?
I like the creativity involved in the making of both images. The transform tool
was very useful in creating unique looking images and specifically the warp
tool and the tracking tool. I feel I could use the tracking tool to make more
experimental looking titles which is the kind of stuff that really interests me. I
really like use of the clipping mask tool to create my own font designs and
colouring as it allows me to create designs that are innovative and personal to
me.
What would you improve if you did it again?
If I was to re-visit the task again I would try an image of a land or seascape in
order to fully utilise the tool. This is because at the moment the image I used
featured people and so if I was to use a landscape I feel it would be more
captivating to look at and more aesthetically pleasing.
14. Evaluation
What did you like about your image?
I liked the effect that the cut out filter gives to the image when used with the
threshold tool. This is because it has made my image look realistic to a comic
book design and has retained sufficient detail in order to identify the
character. I also very much like the gritty finish to this particular picture as I
feel it establishes a deeper meaning to the image while retaining a contextual
element.
What would you improve if you did it again?
If I was to re-visit the task I would play about with a few more of the settings
in order to work out the best balances of effects needed to create an even
more vivid image.
17. Evaluation
What did you like about your image?
I like the concept of creating images that tell a story without needed text to
explain what is going on. I like the sudden shock ending where a dead body is
found and they slow and steady build up to this.
What would you improve if you did it again?
If I was going to re-attempt the task I would come up with a different storyline
that really went outside the box because this time we were restricted in
terms of props and time.
19. Evaluation
What did you like about your image?
I liked the vibrant colours that I used in order to colour in my image that really
stand out against the white backdrop. I enjoyed creating the concept of a
tattooed pig fighting crime as pig is usually a negative adjective and giving
him a background in religion made him seem almost visually appealing and an
unlikely hero which is a good basis for a plot line.
What would you improve if you did it again?
If I was going to re-visit the task I would like a little more time which I would
use to add in some more colour to the image. This would hopefully make it
more vibrant and eye-catching to a viewer. I would also improve my backdrop
by making it into a proper superhero’s layer. I would also like to add more
detail into the image such as events unfolding on the screens behind the
character.
21. Evaluation
What did you like about your image?
I like the texture involved in some of the clipping masks I created such as the
different kinds of patterns on the planets which make the environment a little
more exciting for the viewer. I also like the simple nature of the image
because this expresses a certain amount of suitability of a children’s story
with a interesting environment, a main event but not too much complexity.
What would you improve if you did it again?
If I was to re-visit the task I would make the buggy more exciting by adding
more detailing in and maybe I would expand on the track I have created and
add in spectators. This would make the environment a little more
understandable and adding little bits of detail can help with engaging a
reader.
27. Proposal
Dimensions
My children's book will be approximately 8 pages long in landscape A4.
Story Overview
On the day of the ‘Intergalactic Race’ the main character finds he has a flat tire and so
when he goes to look he finds that he cannot find his spare tire. He enlists the help of
others to help find the spare tire after looking extensively for it. It then transpires that
his best friend had hidden the spare tire after he admits it and gives it back because he
was jealous. The main character is now able to compete in the race.
Export Format
PDF
Advantages: can be accessed and edited on any device unlike PSD files
Disadvantages: they are harder to read on smaller capacity devices.
28. Deadline
7th April 2017
Audience
My audience’s age will most likely be between 3 and 6 years old because of the
simplicity and length of the plot and the fact that by that age they should be aware
of the elements involved and able to understand the key themes and messages. My
story will not be gender specific as the themes and context can be understood and
appreciated by both boys and girls. My story is also not class specific as at that age
they are usually unaware of different classes and will not have any impact on the
enjoyment of the plot. My story will be written in English and therefore will only be
understood in English speaking countries but other wise it is not location specific.
My audience may also have an interest in space or racing which will enhance it.
Production Methods
I plan to use rotoscoping in order to gain the basic shapes of the animals and
shapes that will form the background that will be in my story. This is because I
believe it will appeal to the audience more because if the story is simplistic then the
illustrations should match and it will make it easier to understand. I have decided to
use rotoscoping because I very much enjoyed the rotoscoping task I had previously
completed and feel like that will be the best option in regards of being able to
effectively create my desired look and feel of the book.
29. What are the strengths of the proposal? What areas of the proposal need further work?
The strength of this proposal is that within this story
it has a key message for the young readers that will
be reading it and plus it teaches them a lesson of
not to lie to people and towards there friends. I also
like the idea that the idea that It will be captured in
a rotoscoping which will be easier for the age range
which you are setting it for. As this is the easiest
way making imagery across to children which they
will understand.
I would say that you would have to change the
layout of your book size as you have said that book
size will be quite small to read. So as I think it
would be better for book a little bit bigger for the
audience as they are for a children’s audience. Also
would it be detailed with the rotoscopping on
everything in the story or will it just be simple
design on the rotoscopping.
What are the strengths of the idea generation? What areas of idea generation could have been
further developed?
I would say the strengths of your idea generation is
that I like the way the setting of your story has been
set on the moon and by this it all links together. By
having it on the moon all the characters go so well
together.
The specific areas of the idea generation that you
have to develop on is what type of colours you
would use on this type of story. Like for instance
would It be bright colours or dark colours.
30. What are the strengths of the proposal? What areas of the proposal need further work?
The plans for the physical product are detailed and
can be easily understood so it is clear what you
intend to do.
I approve of the idea of rotoscoping, as the shaping
accuracy would help greatly in artistic value.
The plan is definitely detailed, so I know what you
intend to do with the story.
It may be difficult to rotoscope animals if you intend
for them to be anthropomorphic.
What are the strengths of the idea generation? What areas of idea generation could have been
further developed?
I like the idea behind the story: the themes of
friendship and jealousy. I also feel this is ideal for
young children to understand.
The setting is also ideal for young children, as most
of them are fascinated by space.
I think the space theme appeals more to boys than
girls, so diversity of audience might be an issue.
The story also seems a little bland, which may be
an issue with an audience with a short attention
span.
31. What are the strengths of the proposal? What areas of the proposal need further work?
It looks like there's enough detail. I think
rotoscoping is a great idea for a children book.
My only question is that how are the animals going
to race if they don’t have hands.
What are the strengths of the idea generation? What areas of idea generation could have been
further developed?
The mind map looks detailed enough for me. I like
how it takes place on the moon and that there are
racing animals
I think that the mind map would be better if you
wrote it in a program like bubbl.us or PowerPoint so
that if you made any spelling mistakes you can just
delete it without having big lines in sentences.
32. Feedback Summary
Sum up your feedback.
My feedback was mainly positive with minor details being pointed out that can be
changed promptly. People liked the messages within the story and the way in which I
planned to create the story – rotoscoping.
Which parts of your feedback do you agree with and why?
I agree with the fact that rotoscoping would be the best method for me to create my
story as it is the easiest for me and will effectively communicate the characters and plot.
Which parts of your feedback do you disagree with and why?
I disagree with the part of my feedback that said my story was bland because with the
age group I’m going to target the more complex a plot is the harder it is to understand.
33. Original Script
http://www.worldstories.org.uk/stories/story/58-the-hare-and-the-tortoise
Once upon a time, in a field not too far from you, there was an energetic and happy hare and a sleepy tortoise.
The happy hare was called Noel and the sleepy tortoise was called Archibald. Archibald the tortoise liked to sit and munch his dinner slowly, whilst Noel the
hare would gobble up his dinner and run round and round Archibald until he was dizzy.
One day, they had an argument…
“I am the fastest animal in the whole wide world,” said Noel. “I’m faster than a cheeky cheetah, a kicking kangaroo and a racing rabbit,” he boasted.
“Oh do be quiet,” sighed Archibald. “You are so full of yourself! If you’re not careful you’ll come to a sticky end…”
“Where’s sticky end then,” asked Noel. “Is it far from here?”
Archibald rolled his eyes and carried on munching on some tasty lettuce leaves.
“Oh you two do stop arguing,” said a blackbird as he flew past.
“No, this is serious,” said Noel the hare. “I will prove to you all that I’m the fastest animal in the whole wide world“
“OK,” said Archibald the tortoise. “I’ll race you then!”
Noel the hare laughed his head off.
“Just you wait and see,” said Archibald. “I’ll get Wallace the wise old owl to organise a race for us…”
Wallace the wise old owl arranged the race for the next day. All the animals in the field put on their best clothes, groomed their fur, picked up a flag to wave
and got ready to cheer the tortoise and the hare on.
“On your marks… Get set… Go!” Called Wallace… And the race was off!
Slowly, slowly Archibald the tortoise set off and quickly, quickly Noel the hare raced off and soon he was out of sight. In fact, he was so far ahead that, when he
looked back, Archibald the tortoise was nowhere to be seen.
“Gosh,” Noel thought. “I’ve more or less won all ready! I think I’ll just have a little nap under this tree, it’s such a hot day”. Noel the hare was soon fast asleep.
Meanwhile, Archibald the tortoise ambled along slowly enjoying the sun on his shell and taking the odd nibble of grass from time to time. On and on and on
and on and on and on he plodded. He plodded past the oak tree, he plodded past the bridge, he plodded past the cow shed, he even plodded past Noel the
hare who was still snoring under the tree. He plodded on until he came to the finishing line where Wallace the wise old owl and all the other animals in the
field were gathered. All the animals clustered around Archibald cheering and shouting:
“Well done! Well done! You’re the winner!”
All the noise woke Noel the hare up with a start.
“Oh my! Oh my! What’s going on? What’s all that noise? Never mind. I’d better finish the race then I can go and have my dinner,” he thought.
Noel the hare raced off down the hill towards the finishing line. But when he got there, to his horror, he saw Archibald the tortoise with a gold winner’s medal
around his neck.
“This can’t be right! He must have cheated,’ cried Noel the hare. “Everyone knows I’m faster than him!”
“Archibald the tortoise didn’t cheat,” said Wallace the wise old owl. “He has won fair and square. Slowly and surely, never giving up, Archibald passed the
finishing line first. Sorry Noel old chap, but you’ve lost this race. Let that be a lesson to you – slow and steady wins the race!”
Noel the hare looked very unhappy and sulky. Archibald the tortoise felt sorry for him and tried to cheer him up…
“Cheer up Noel, it was only a race,” Archibald said. “I’m sure you’ll win the next one. And I’d rather we were still friends than win every race under the sun.”
And from that day on they became the best of friends and Noel the hare never boasted again.
34. Story Breakdown
1. Oinky wins the last trial race
2. Baah gets jealous at the fact Oinky wins all the races
3. Oinky is preparing for the Intergalactic Race
4. he finds he has a flat tire
5. he then cannot find his spare tire
6. he looks high and low for the spare tire
7. he even asks others to help him find it
8. his best friend tells Oinky he has the tire and gives it back
9. Oinky and his best friend become friends again
10. Oinky puts on the spare tire and is now ready to race.
35. Draft Script
Final script goes here.
On the last trial race for the intergalactic race, Oinky beats his best friend Baah
comfortably and is made aware of this by Oinky showing off his record of 9 wins in a row
with Baah coming second place in all of them. However, Mooey has been the most unlucky
of the drivers as he has had tire punctures in all of the races.
On the day of the intergalactic race which is the biggest race in the galaxy, Oinky is
cleaning his race car in preparation. All of a sudden, Oinky finds he has a punctured tire.
He cannot find his spare tire anywhere. He looks high and low for the spare tire and asks
his main rival, Mooey, if he has seen it or taken it as Mooey really wants to win this race.
Mooey tells Oinky he hasn’t seen it anywhere and offers to help him look for it. Then,
Oinky’s best friend, Baah, tells him he hid the spare tire and gives him it back. Baah is very
apologetic and tells him he stole the tire because he was jealous of how well Oinky can
drive and thought he might win the race and Oinky understands. Oinky fits his spare tire
onto his race car and he his now ready for the big intergalactic race.
36. Draft Script
Final script goes here.
On the night before the Intergalactic Race, Oinky is celebrating winning the last
trial race. However his best friend, Baah, is annoyed because he has never won
a race, he has only ever come second. Mooey, is also annoyed because his tire
has punctured again meaning he could not finish the trial race. On the day of the
Intergalactic Race, Oinky is cleaning his car when he suddenly notices he has a
puncture in his tire. He goes to fit his spare tire but cannot find it anywhere. He
asks Mooey where it has gone but Mooey hasn’t seen it and offers to help him
find it. Oinky and Mooey search high and low in the garage, on the track and in
the shed for his spare but still cannot see it. All of a sudden, Baah appears and
reveals that he hid Oinky’s spare tire because he really wanted to win the race.
He gives the tire back to Oinky and together they fit the spare tire. Baah once
again apologises for hiding the tire and Oinky forgives him. All the driver are now
ready to start the Intergalactic Race.
37. Final Script
On the night before the Intergalactic Race, Oinky is celebrating winning the last
trial race. However his best friend, Baah, is annoyed because he has never
won a race, he has only ever come second because he has had tire punctures.
On the day of the Intergalactic Race, Oinky is cleaning his car when he
suddenly notices he has a tire puncture. He goes to fit his spare tire but he
cannot find is anywhere. Oinky searches high and low, in his garage, on the
track and in his shed for his spare tire but still cannot find it. Without his spare
tire, Oinky will not be able to compete in the race. He sits down next to his car
and begins to cry. Baah sees this through he window and feels awful as he was
the one who stole the spare tire from Oinky so he would win the race. Baah
goes into Oinky’s garage and gives the tire back to him straight away. Baah
tells Oinky how sorry he is and that he didn’t mean for him to get upset. Oinky
forgives Baah and they fit the spare tire onto Oinky’s car and they are both now
ready to compete in the Intergalactic Race.
