Week 2

The second week's lecture was based on script breakdown and the processes invovled in taking a script and preparing it for concept design. We had a brief look at two scripts, one for 'Strangers on a Train' and the other from 'Slither'. High quality.

Sarcasm inteneded.

We were shown how to use different coloured pencils/pens to mark out certain aspects of the film that need attending to. For example, you might mark out a motorbike in the script - then you know that at some point a motorbike needs to be designed. It was also explained to us how to do shot breakdowns, by thoroughly reading the script and getting a feel for the action and movement within the story, so that the best shots/camera angles etc can be assigned.

For our homework this week, we are to read these scripts and then do shot break downs for the first 5 pages.

The first half of the tutorial this week was spent looking at each other's homework - concept art based on a grimms fairy tale. A summary of the story can be read here - http://litmed.med.nyu.edu/Annotation?action=view&annid=465

The piece was supposed to be based on the inn's main hall. I decided to do a full colour version for mine, as I wanted to create a real mood/atmosphere. I set the main floor on a slightly twisted, off-putting angle. I think the story's horror theme gives off a dark, disturbing and organic quality. I tried to keep all of my lines very round and organic to match to this. The wooden pillars curving in on the walls were made to look like a ribcage, to match with the story's organ-theme. I kept to a very orangey-brown colour scheme, as when I think of old inns, i think of shades of brown. I didnt want to make it too homely though, so I added a fair bit of black.















If I had more time I would have actually added in some furniture HAHA!!!. It could do with a table and chairs and a few beers here and there. What I was really focusing on at the time was the composition and mood of the piece. I also just realised that the fireplace connects directly to a wooden floor HAHAHAHA! This inn won't last for long.

Anyway, apart from the lack of furniture I am fairly happy with how this turned out.
I must go eat dinner now.
Bye!