Toy Drawing

In class we will draw a still life based on the Toy we see on our table. Use at least 3 of the pencil techniques to draw the toy. Start with Basic Shapes. Look for the light and shadow. Name the technique(s) on the page Pencil Techniques: 1.Gesture Sketch, 2.Straight Lines, 3. Contour Lines, 4.…

Still Life – 3D Shapes

Still Life – 3D Shapes A ‘still life’ is a work of art depicting mostly inanimate (non-moving/non-living) objects. In class we will draw a still life based on what we see on our table (colorful 3D Transparent shapes, 3D rectangles and Sphere). Use at least 3 of the pencil techniques to draw the ‘still life’.…

Drawing Techniques

Turn in a picture of the drawing techniques we covered in class 1. Gesture 2. Stipple/Dots 3. Straight Lines 4. Side of Pencil 5. Contour Lines 6. Back and Forth Marks 7. Cross Hatching 8. Side of Pencil, Blended, Eraser 9. Round Scribbles 10-12. You choose! Make sure your name is visible on the first…

Video Production – Shot Types

In this presentation we will discuss seven shot types used to tell a story. Establishing shot Wide shot or long shot (WS or LS) Mid shot or medium shot (MS) Two-shot Over the shoulder (OTS) Close up (CU) Extreme close-up (ECU)   For your assignment: From your favorite movies/shows/anime/games, find one example for each kind…

Video Production – Story and Character

Pick three of your favorite TV Shows/Movies/Video Games and answer the following questions about the Story and Characters. Answer these questions for each of the three shows/movies/games you picked. Answer this in your OWN WORDS. Do not copy and paste this from the internet!   1. What is the main story of the movie/show? If…

Video Production – Story Review

Extra Credit – Story Review Write a 5 – 7 sentence review of a movie/anime/video game that you have recently seen. Describe the story, the characters, the setting (time and place) and why you enjoyed it or why you did not enjoy it. Turn in as PDF. This is worth 5 points of Extra Credit.

Video Production – Storytelling Tips

Pixar Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rMnzNZkIX0 Links to an external site.   Pixar Character Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngZQUebMSEg Links to an external site.   Pixar Story Structure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKrCKg9ggVI Links to an external site.   Feeling stuck? Use these story generators to help you get random ideas http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/story-starters/index.html Links to an external site. https://www.plot-generator.org.uk/story/ Links to an external site. https://www.plot-generator.org.uk/ Links…

Video Production – 10 – Moodboard

A mood board, sometimes called an inspiration board, is a collage of different visual elements that, put together, can guide you with making your film. Images, color palettes are collected to give you a sense of style or a ‘vibe’. You will create TWO moodboards for your story. 1.The first moodboard should be based on…