MMP260 1300 Intro 2D Animation fall 2020
Intro to 2D Animation
MMP260 1300 Intro 2D Animation fall 2020

Storyboard Walk Cycle Assignment

Final project – step 2: storyboard walk cycle

Subject

Create a storyboard for your walk cycle. You should use a single view of your character (i.e: walking profile) (otherwise, you will have to create more animated versions of it), but  instead of revealing the entire scene/character at once, use different shot types to focus the viewer’s attention on different details (i.e: the character’s jewelry, blinking eyes, its tail, a part of the background, a prop etc.). You should also include a title and credits (signal any movement of the text in the panel). Use the captions to write down audio elements (sound effects, music cues, voice over etc.). Don’t forget to indicate any movement within the frame or camera movement with arrows.

Here’s an example:

storyboard
simplified storyboard

Format

The storyboard should be created on paper (or on a tablet). Print (or recreate) this template. If you decide to use a different template/create your own, make sure that there are 6 panels per page and that they abide to the HD aspect ration (16:9). Scan, export or take a photo of your storyboard to turn it into a digital file (JPG or PDF).

Submission

Create a new post on your Open Lab portfolio. Your post should include your storyboard  as well as a short description (reflections on your process, challenges, goals etc. are also welcome).

This assignment is due next week. Submit the following files on the following platforms:

  • Blackboard: A link to your OpenLab post.
  • OpenLab discussion board: Reply to the “Final project: storyboard” discussion post with a link to your OpenLab post