Storyboards, Sc2 and Sc3

Here's my current batch of storyboards. I also put these on Flikr. A couple shots have some different sketches, so comment if you like one better than the other. Also let me know if you like/don't like something. I think I'm going to attempt Ludum Dare this weekend, so don't expect any miracles from me on Saturday or Sunday.


Scene 2, Shot 1:
Ben's room, empty at the moment. I realized after I drew these that the dormer-style window would look different from the inside, so I'll probably redo these. But, something like this.


Scene 2, Shot 1:
Ben enters from the rightish, and sits at desk.

Scene 3, Shot 1 and Shot 2:
upper left: shot 1, Squeak on fence with map
middle: shot 2, version 1: Squeak looking at map
lower left: shot 2, version 2: Squeak looking at map, showing more map and less Squeak

Scene 3, Shot 3:
upper left: version 1, Squeak jumping off fence, dotted line shows path around house
lower right: version 2, camera is higher so we're looking down more, again the dotted line shows path around house.

Storyboard

[Naming convention: Sc = scene, Sh = shot]

Setting info

Time: Dusk

RPG on roof - on a track

Scene 1

Shot 1  >>Taken from the security camera perspective

--Wide shot - Crane shot

Looking down

Fortified Fence, visible traps

Ben winding through yard to check on traps

 

Shot 2

--Long/Medium shot.

Ben looks up at the security camera.

Security Cam - on corner of house.

Shot 3

Ben checks clamp trap on ground

RPG is visible in the background, not particularly highlighted

Shot 4

Ben checks control panel by door, and enters the house

Scene 2

Shot 1 >> Shot from back

--Long shot/Wider angle

Sits down at the computer

We see wall with collection

Boots up computer

Scene 3

Shot 1 >> level with Squeak

--Wide shot (less than Sc1Sh1)

Squeak and house context; map in hand (reading, not carrying)

Shot 2 >> OTS - over the shoulder

Map lifts into view; house & yard in background

Shot 3 >> backs up even more

Squeak jumps off fence

Lose sight of Squeak briefly, then he is seen briefly as he gets deeper into the yard, following the path on his map

Scene 4

Shot 1 >> Over the shoulder

See the screen, the game, and the high score

Shot 2 >> Frame-in-frame - edge of screen is at edge of frame for context; Ben's POV

Zoom into the game

Tactigon is showcased

Scene 5

Shot 1 >> Long shot (roof)

Squeak scurries along the roof to get to the power box

Power box is at end of the house (warning labels on side), opposite end of the dormer

Shot 2 >> Slightly raised, angle

Down length of roof; box in foreground; Bens dormer in background

Squeak at box, unplugging power

House lights go out

Squeak plays with the power cable

Scene 6

Shot 1 >> From front of the house

--Crane/slightly above level of window

Ben comes out of the window and onto the roof

Squeak isn't in this shot

Shot 2 >> Same/similar camera as Sc5Sh2; reverse shot

Squeak hiding behind power box

Ben spots the plug

Shot 3

Reverse to Ben plugging in

Shot 4

Squeak jumps out - menace

Pounce on head; scratch; bite

Shot 5

Ben backpedals

Squeak runs around and behind

Shot 6 >> Between the leg shot - Ben menacing

Chase

Shot 7

Setup of chord trap

> loop, or pull taut

Scene 7

Scene 8

Scene 9

Scene 10

Some Sketches

Here are some sketches that I did of Squeak, Ben, and some Tactigon 2000 t-shirt designs. I made some sketches of Ben heavily based on the Andy rig as it seems like that rig suits the character the best. I think we can add more such as the Tactigon designs on his shirt and maybe some more details (accesories? glasses? hair color? etc.) but for now I have a simple design put up.

For the Squeak sketches - I sort of took facial design aspects from Damon and a bit of his body and posture designs from Beau's. I took out the tail as I think it might be a lot easier to animate because it might get in the way. For Squeak I also like how Beau took a more stylistic/cartoony approach and I don't mind combing some designs or making it look more like Beau's. I think making Squeak look like a combination of animals - rabbit, racoon, fox sort of creature makes him look more interesting. However, I also think that some of Squeak's design will depend a lot on which rig we will use and how much we can modify him.

The Tactigon 2000 shirts are just some designs I tried out. I think an 8-bit design would be kind of cool but I also tried making a sort of insignia, sci-fi helmet design, and sci-fi sword design that could go with the Tactigon 2000 text. If anything I just took a stab at some possibilities and if anyone would like to modify/add on to these designs that would be helpful.

Squeak


Ben


Tactigon 2000 t-shirt designs