Storyboard

The storyboard below helps illustrate the narrative to the animation. The main theme behind the story is that overcoming fear has its rewards. As cartoons are often used to in store beliefs and values in kids, I thought I would attempt in with my animation.



Storyboard Annotation

1 - Character is introduced hiding in the jungle. There are roaring sounds to infer that something is chasing him. He will demonstrate through body language and facial expressions being scared. This will firstly help the audience warm to him. It will show a vulnerable side to the character that will help the audience support him.

2 - Character will emerge from the jungle, creeping out slowly, checking he is not being followed. He will then step on an object, possibly a rock. This is so the emotion of pain and anger can be shown through body language and facial expression, with accompanying groans.

3 - Character enters a nearby cave as he wants to sit down and check out his injured foot.

4 - Mysterious eyes appear in the cave with accompanying roaring sounds. Through out the animation the mysterious animal will never be shown. This is to cut down on the modelling side of things so animation can be focussed on. Using sounds and showing the characters reaction to those sounds should be enough to infer the animal's presence. The cave will be partially lit through a crack in the ceiling illuminating the character. This will allow the character to be shown and his reactions to be obviously noticed, without seeing his ambient surroundings. Fear emotion will once again be shown by the character.

5 - Character overcomes his fear and shows aggression towards the animal. He then chases the animal into the shadows. Noises to infer a fight is going on, but not letting the audience know who is winning.

6 - Character emerges from cave with a new tiger fur attire. Puts on a pair of sunglasses to suggest he feels confident and cool. Walks off into the distance with a confident stride. This scene should comical.