“War is for the birds...”
Final Draft Animatic (Pre-Audio)
Directing this project was both eye-opening and deeply insightful.
This final draft animatic for Dance underwent multiple revisions, guided by regular feedback sessions with producer Dr. Paul Mason. Throughout the process, our team of animators and storyboard artists collaborated closely to refine the material.
Working from the script and beat boards provided by Dr. Paul Mason, I developed a flowchart to guide the film’s sequencing and ensure narrative cohesion. Using this as a foundation, I edited the initial animatic and integrated rough sketches from the flowchart. I also took on the task of storyboarding, drawing over and refining existing files to implement the feedback from our review sessions.
Directorial Documents
Flowchart Scene 1 (Page 1 of 3)
Flowchart Scene 2 (Page 2 of 3)
Flowchart Scene 3 (Page 3 of 3)
Rough Storyboards
Concept Art and Studies
Final Assets
PRODUCER
Dr. Paul Mason
DIRECTOR
Stephen Liu
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Kayle Smith
ART DIRECTOR
Grace Clay
STORYBOARD ARTISTS
James Windus
Helena Cartner
CHARACTER CONCEPT ARTISTS
Wren Hayes
Stephen Liu
Grace Clay
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCEPT ARTISTS
Chun-Hsiang Chang
2D ANIMATORS
Jasmine Watson
Olivia Appleby
Helena Cartner
3D MODELER
Sasha Firly
The official project page, maintained by the film’s producer and original creator— Dr. Paul Mason— provides additional context for the production.