CSE 456 - Storyreel and DVD Design and Production for CG Animation

CSE 456 Summer 2008

Create and design 3 stories that would be the best possible inspiration for a compelling and riveting animated short.

Define 7 logical steps and create an armature for each.

Send in your story support to the same email addresses for Brian JP and Barbara by Sunday at 5 pm.

Bring 5 copies of each story on July 8 to share with the group.

You may provide visual support including drawings or photographs if it helps to bring us into your story world.

Here is the criterion we will be using to evaluate your work:

Limited to two characters

Can be produced and understood using a 3 minute maximum length

Story takes place in one setting and that setting is indoors

Define your characters by assigning three adjectives to describe them.

Define a specific time and place for your story.

Remember to be succinct.

Also, please answer the following questions about each one of your stories:

1. Is your story as clear and succinct as you can make it?

2. Do you have a visual style in mind for your story and if so, can you describe it or provide visual reference?

3. Why should this story be told? Why would anyone care?

4. Have you successfully worked within the limitations of the assignment?

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