Latest Storyboards

Here's the 3rd set of storyboards:

More Inspriation Stuff

I found this animation called "The Cat Came Back" by Cordell Barker (1988), it has a similar story to that of mine. Thought a post on here of it would be merited, also, there's not much video footage influence posted here either yet. So here's the first.



Here's an example of Droopy. You just can't escape him...

VISUALS

This is a collection of visuals I collected of things I thought maybe helpful. These include facial expressions, cgi reptiles and room layouts.

Storyboards!

Right, so here's the first go at the story boards. This one is based from the initial idea.



These helped me with seeing how the story was going to read. The camera angles and most the shots needed to be editted due to the horizon line being very high, giving it a voyueristic view; a detached feeling, so the audience wouldn't feel part of it. So more close ups and lower horizons needed.
The Egg coming through the window idea jarred with Rob and Johnny. So after talking to them about it, it needs changing. I've decided to go for the Droppy-esque "No matter where you put him, he'll always come back" idea. Now back to the drawing board!

Here's the 2nd go, with more interesting shots and alot more boards...



After putting these into Premier, in the 3 minutes, some of it feels too rushed with too many shots for a particular scene. So going to have to go through and edit out the unecessary frames. Also there doesn't seem to be enough emphasis on the importance of the can tower to the character and now seems out of place. Instead, I'm going to have the Egg bounce off the walls, tables and sofa after being dropkicked and hit the TV instead, as there is quite abit of emphasis of Axl trying to watch the match; it flows better that way, so just a couple more shots to make it clearer. That way it can be based in one room as well, saving time of modelling an outdoors set. So the stacking shots can be taken out, but I'm keeping the can opening shots as they can be a useful way to transition between shots/scenes. 3rd (and hopefully final) storyboards to be up soon, following the script I posted before post.

Initial Character Doodles

Not much, but here's a couple of pages of quick doodles for the main character.
Final character sheet to come soon.

Who's The Daddy?

It's been a while since I've posted, so get ready for some catch up posts...Here is the script.

IN DARKNESS: Sounds of moving and groaning can be heard

*TV clicks on*

TV STATIC:
Title Screen comes into focus. The channel flips over and screen of “The Big Match” appears on screen.

INT: FRONT ROOM

CLOSE UP: A beer can is opened, it fizzes and froths

*Generic football commentary can be heard in the background*

ZOOM OUT: A lizard, Axl, is sat on the sofa, holding out a can which is overflowing. He reaches out to grab a slice of pizza from the pizza box on his right and uses it to catch the beer. He then proceeds to eat the slice.

EXT: OUTDOORS (PARK)

Birds are seen flying in the blue sky between thick white clouds; a sunny day.

Camera tracks down to show some bushes.

An egg tentatively emerges from the bushes and rolls towards the edge of the hill.

INT: FRONT ROOM

Axl sits up as the football commentary starts to get more exciting

EXT: OUTDOORS

The Egg begins to build up pace, we see the Egg’s destination; a single house.

INT: FRONT ROOM

Axl leans towards the TV spilling his drink, getting more excited as his team are getting closer to scoring.

EXT: OUTDOORS

The Egg is rolling at high speed down the hill; it hits a single stone in its path and flies into the air.

We see it heading towards the door of the house.

INT: FRONT ROOM

Axl jumps up just as the crowd on the TV begin to roar, the commentator can be heard shouting “HE SHOOTS!”

*DING DONG*

The door bell distracts Axl, he misses the goal. Axl’s eyes narrow, his pupils look towards his left.

EXT: DOOR

The door swings open, Axl standing in the doorway, annoyed; no one can be seen. He hears movement. Axl leans down, an egg can be seen sitting on the porch. Axl looks at it puzzlingly.

It starts to jump up and down. Axl looks shocked, but thinks it’s cool.

Door slams shut.

INT: ROOM

Axl puts the egg on the table and looks at it more closely. He suddenly leans back, he remembers the Big Match.

INT: FRONT ROOM

Axl and the Egg are seen sat on the sofa watching the match. Axl gives the Egg a can of beer, before opening himself a can and taking a swig. His tummy rumbles.

INT: KITCHEN

CLOSE UP: Axl opening a box of eggs.

ZOOM OUT: Revealing Axl holding a frying pan, frying some eggs.

INT: FRONT ROOM

Axl hands a plate of fried eggs to the Egg as he sits down with a plate of his own. He looks down at the Egg and the Egg returns the look. Axl gives it a puzzled look of “what’s up?” The Egg starts spinning on the spot and “faints”, Axl double tracks, looks at the Egg and the fried eggs on the plate. He pauses for a moment, before slowly dragging the plate of fried eggs away.

Sat watching the match again; noises can be heard. The Egg begins to fidget and move about, nudging Axl, annoying him. Axl glares at the Egg as it continues to bounce, making the sofa squeak in the process. Axl has enough, picks up the Egg and puts it in the cupboard.

He lies down on the sofa to carry on watching the match. The Egg is seen rolling back into the scene, stopping in front of the TV. Axl ignores it. The Egg begins to bounce up and down. Axl sits up annoyed, the Egg continues to jump up and down, spinning and “dancing”. Axl’s eyes narrow. He picks up the egg and throws it to one side as he leaves the room.

Another can of beer is opened. Axl is seen coming back into the room whilst pouring the beer into his mouth. He stops suddenly and leans forward in shock. The Egg is on the sofa bouncing up and down on the remote, flicking through the channels. He hears a snippet of commentary: “He goes for it!” the channel flicks over. It flicks over again, the crowd can be heard cheering, the commentator says “Goal of the Season for sure!”. Axl’s face drops in disappointment. He has had enough.

Axl picks up the Egg, glares at it and drop kicks it in anger. It bounces of the walls, the table and the sofa before flying directly towards the TV.

DARKNESS: *CRASH*

FADE IN:

Axl can be seen in utter shock and disbelief. He blinks twice. The TV is on the floor, sparking. Static can be heard. He slowly lifts it up. He stops as he notices egg shell underneath the TV. He picks it up and finds the floor has a gooey substance to it. A worried look comes onto Axl’s face. He looks up at the TV screen; it’s covered in goo. The TV focuses again, a news report is broadcast. The top bar of the screen reads “MURDERER”, Axl’s reflection looks back at him in place of the actual broadcasted picture. Axl hangs his head and starts to whimper and sob; shaking his head slowly.

The TV can be heard flicking over; a faint murmur of football commentary can be heard. Axl looks up tearfully, bottom lip quivering. He looks confused. He turns around and sees a small Baby Lizard sat on the sofa holding the TV remote. Axl looks shocked and relieved. The Baby Lizard gives him a wink and whips out a can of beer, offering it to Axl. A small grin appears on Axl’s teary face. A can of beer is opened.

DARKNESS.

END.