Didn't end up developing better eyesight, I can tell ya that for free.
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Reference Sheets for Characters
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To be frank, when I got to working on the storyboards for this short film, I did not have any reference sheets for characters at my disposal. I did all of the storyboards just completely off the cuff, no reference material or anything, but to be frank, I think it ended up turning out better for it. But for the sake of giving a better idea on what the two main characters are like, I made reference sheets for them anyway.
Of course, the first character I made a reference sheet for is Jonah, and before you ask, yes, he is sort of a self-insert, although I forgot to draw him with glasses, so that's a bit of an oopsie on my part. Jonah here is meant to be level-headed, a grounded character, a bit mundane, kind of what you'd expect from the average individual. He's also a bit of a grouch and a hothead, not taking kindly to foolish behavior. With that in mind, Jonah here is meant to be the anchor to help keep my next character, Jake, in check.
Speaking of, the other character that I felt needed a reference sheet was our little gremlin with the psychobilly wedge haircut named Jake. He is meant to be very amiable, easily excitable, and adventerous, kinds of behaviors you'd see from an upstart that wants to make a name for themselves. Although he also tends to be brash and too curious for his own good, causing him to forget to, as they say, look before you leap. Overall, Jake's energetic attitude is what helps set the plot in motion, as without him, there wouldn't be a plot to begin with.
Overall, I feel Jonah and Jake are a funny duo, nothing too out of the ordinary for a cartoon, but it's sweet and simple, and I wouldn't have it any other way!
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------My Short Film in Seven Beats
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Opening Image - Jonah, our protagonist, is shown essentially lazing about on the couch, watching television. This is meant to represent the dullness of normal everyday life, as well as hint at the end of the film in a sense.
Theme Stated - Jake, our deuteragonist, interupts Jonah's boring routine and drags him along for the prospect of great riches. This is meant to be the first instance of symbolism that hints at the lesson of the film.
Catalyst - Our main characters proceed to dig up Pandora's Box and open it, unleashing the chaos it contained unto the world without any prior knowledge of what it was capable of. This is meant to be a subtle nod as to the lesson of the original myth of Pandora's Box.
Debate - Jonah, upset at Jake for his foolishness, reluctantly tags along to help clean up the mess they made. This is meant to be the second instance of symbolism that hints at the lesson of the film.
Break into Two - Our main characters chase after the box as it begins to leave destruction in its wake. This is meant to be the story's emotional shift, because despite the threat at hand, the danger is being presented in a goofy way, to sell the idea that this short film, at the end of the day, is suppose to be a cartoon.
Finale - After some slapstick and cartoony antics, the main characters manage to catch the box and close it back up. Then after witnessing just how much damage the box caused, Jonah convinces Jake that reburying the relic would be the best course of action, as no amount of wealth is worth the danger the box poses. This is meant to be the semi-final instance of symbolism that hints at the lesson of the film.
Final Image - Almost as if being stuck in a time loop, the film ends the same way it began, showing a character lazing about on a couch before their friend barges, promptly dragging them along for the prospect of great riches. This is the final instance of symbolism that hints at the lesson of the film.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Animatic + Storyboards
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After I finished my storyboards, I decided to take the easy route and, rather than make entirely new art for my animatic, just take my storyboards and edit them together into an animatic. Since it's nearing the end of the semester, I figured that would ultimately be the best course of action. "Work smarter, not harder," as they say.
Jonah_Farley_Finished_Animatic.mp4And here are the storyboards by themselves for your viewing pleasure.
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