LO2: Risk assessment and Recces

Risk Assessment

 Location Release Form

Location Recce 

LO2: Script

 

LO2: Storyboard

 

LO2: Treatment

Name of the animation: Yuuna and Koro

Medium: The medium is 2D animation. I chose 2D animation as It can create animation using computer software that simulates traditional hand-drawn animation techniques but allows for more efficiency and flexibility.

Synopsis:

It is a story about a cat and a dog and their day at the park. When they first come to the park, they intend to relax and not do much. But when they arrive, things take a turn from meeting a bear and helping out a duck. They find a bear eating honey from a bee hive. Koro and Yuuna get scared and don't know what to do. The brown bear spots them and smiles. Koro and Yuuna are frozen, too afraid to give a smile back. But the bear explained to them that he was friendly, and they later hung out together until they arrived at a pond where they met up with a duck which looked rather upset. She tells them she lost her son somewhere in the park, so the others offer to help. They spend the rest of the day to look for him. It is a 2-minute long episode. 

Running time: It will be about 2 minute long episode.

Target audience: The target audience are toddlers and children aged 3-6+. However anyone from all age groups can watch this, as this will be a feel good, heart warming story. 

Purpose:

This animation aims to teach the audience not to judge a person's character based on appearance. It is also entertaining, with the plot revolving around Yuuna, Koro, and the bear finding the little duckling. It is to challenge stereotypes, prejudice, and snap judgments based on superficial appearances. This theme encourages my target demographic to look beyond outward appearances and consider individuals' or situations' true character. The story aims to promote empathy, understanding, and open-mindedness. It conveys the meaning of friendship and how we can resolve problems by working together fun and playfully and reinforces positive friendship-related behaviours, such as sharing, caring, and supporting each other. It teaches kids about diversity and inclusion, regardless of different backgrounds.

Characters:

Koro: 

Koro is a Shiba. He stereotypically represents a dog, as children perceive it as playful and naughty. He gets Yuuna in trouble most of the time. Koro is a little childish and is there for laughs. He goes with the flow, not really following a specific plan. 

Yuuna:

Yuuna is more mature and can keep Koro in line when he misbehaves. She is an overthinker and overanalyses everything, but this helps her think things through, which is an important quality.

Yuuna and Koro represent an unlikely friendship that teaches kids that you can be friends with anyone regardless of liking the same things or being the same way. Yuuna and Koro balance each other out perfectly. Koro helps with Yuuna's overthinking, while Yuuna helps Koro with going with the flow sometimes.  

Brown:

Despite his extensive and imposing stature, Brown is a gentle giant. He exudes a calm demeanor, is patient and tender with his friends and loved ones, and is highly loyal and protective. He is a warm and affectionate creature who enjoys cuddling.

Mama Duck:

Mama Duck is a nurturing and protective mother. She is deeply devoted to her duckling, Waddles, and protects him from harm. She is determined and strong for her duckling. She is generous and selfless, often putting Waddle's needs before hers. 

Waddles:

 

Waddles is a curious and inquisitive duckling full of energy. He loves to frolic in the water and play games. His curious nature gets him in trouble at times. He is vulnerable, often seeking his mother's support. 

Settings:

The primary setting of the story is a park. The park's centerpiece is a picturesque lake, its waters shimmering in the sunlight. Spanning across the park's expanse, the lake is home to various aquatic life, including graceful swans, colourful koi fish, and playful ducks. Wooden boardwalks and stone pathways wind around the lake, providing scenic views and opportunities for leisurely strolls. The park is adorned with abundant flora, from towering oak trees and graceful blossom trees to vibrant flowerbeds bursting with colour.

LO2: audience profile

Imaginary Entity: 

Basic Description:

Sam the Explorer is a bright, adventurous 5-year-old boy with an insatiable curiosity about the world around him. He is always eager to learn, explore, and make new friends, embodying the spirit of discovery and playfulness typical of children his age.

Physical Appearance:

His height is around 3 feet 7 inches (109 cm). His build is slim but energetic, ready to run, jump, and climb. His hair type is short, with tousled brown hair that often looks messy. His eyes are large, with expressive green eyes that sparkle with curiosity and excitement. He typically wears practical, comfortable clothes suitable for exploring—jeans or cargo shorts, a T-shirt with a fun design (like dinosaurs or rockets), and sneakers. He often sports a colourful backpack full of his "exploration gear" (magnifying glass, notebook, and favourite toy).

Personality Traits:

Sam is a curious boy, always asks questions and wants to understand how things work. He is very adventurous and loves exploring new places, whether it’s the backyard, a park, or a museum. He can easily make friends and enjoys playing with other children. He has a vivid imagination, often pretending to be a pirate, astronaut, or jungle explorer. He is energetic and enthusiastic, always on the move and ready for the next adventure. He is empathetic, often showing care and concern for his friends and family, and usually wants to help others.

Backstory:

Sam lives in a suburban neighbourhood with his parents and his older sister, Lily. His family supports his curiosity, often taking him to zoos, science centres, and nature trails. Sam’s favourite is his stuffed dinosaur, Rex, who accompanies him on all his adventures.

Daily Activities:

Exploring Outdoors: Sam loves being outside, whether collecting rocks, observing bugs, or climbing trees. He loves playing pretend, enjoys creating imaginative scenarios with his toys and friends, turning the living room into a spaceship or a pirate ship. He loves reading picture books about animals, space, and dinosaurs. He often asks his parents to read to him or tell him stories. He enjoys building with blocks, drawing pictures, and making crafts. He thrives on interacting with other children, playing tag, hide-and-seek, and group games.

Favourite Things:

He always carries Rex a stuffed dinosaur, his trusty companion. His favourite food is peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, apple slices, and chocolate chip cookies. His favourite colour is green because it reminds him of forests and dinosaurs. His favourite book is "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak. His favourite activity includes Going on "expeditions" in his backyard or at the park, equipped with his magnifying glass and explorer’s hat.

Interactions with Family and Friends: 

Sam is very close to his family. He enjoys Storytime with his parents and playing games with his sister. His parents encourage his curiosity by answering his many questions and engaging in his imaginative play.

Sam is well-liked by his peers. He’s good at including everyone in his games and often leads group play activities. He’s sensitive to others’ feelings and is quick to offer a hug or a kind word.

LO2: narrative ideas

Title: Yuuna And Koro

Characters:

Koro: A Shiba dog, that is usually very expressive and sometimes can be a little dumb 

Yuuna: She is a cat, She's usually very smart and tries to get Koro out of trouble at times

Brown: A friendly bear, 

Mama Duck: a kind and caring mother 

Waddles: curious baby duck

Setting: A lush green park with a lake

Plot:

The narrative behind this animation is that the main characters Yuuna and Koro want to spend a relaxing day at the park, when they arrive at the park they spot a brown bear, who is eating honey. At first Yuuna and Koro get frightened of the brown bear, but once the bear notices he assures them that there is nothing to be scared of. Yuuna and Koro believe him and they all try to spend the rest of the day together at the park, they walk to a pond nearby where they see a duck swimming, the duck looks rather sad so they all decide to go up to her and ask what's wrong, she tells them that she has lost her little son somewhere in the park and can't seem to find him. The others offer to help look for him and they immediately start. They searched all over the park but to no avail, they couldn't find him, The mamma duck was on the brink of tears when Yuuna heard noises coming from the deepest parts of the park. She tells the others and they all go to investigate. When they do they find a little duckling trapped between trees. The mama bear cries in happiness and helps him out of there. They all return back to the pond where they say their farewells and go back home. 

Title: The Magic Meadow Adventure

Characters:

Momo: A curious, playful fox

Benny: A wise, caring monkey.

Della:  A friendly , helpful deer.

Setting:

A vibrant and enchanting forest, teeming with life and color.

Plot:

In a beautiful, sunlit forest. Birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and the gentle sound of a flowing stream can be heard.

From inside a cozy den, Momo, a playful and curious little fox comes out and meet his friends at their regular gathering spot and asks if his friends are ready for another adventure. Della says she heard of a beautiful meadow filled with butterflies. The trio decides to explore and walks along a winding path lined with colorful flowers. Benny swings from tree branches, Benny sniffs around curiously, and Della gracefully trots beside them. They reach the meadow and they all play together, chasing butterflies and laughing with joy. Benny skips out of her den and heads to the big oak tree where she meets her friends, Benny the monkey and Della the deer. They open the chest to find it filled with shiny, colorful beads and a note. The note says, 'To my forest friends, may these beads remind you of the joy and fun you share.' Momo, Benny and Della each take a bead as a keepsake, feeling happy and grateful for their friendship." As the sun sets, the trio heads back home, the beads glistening around their necks. "Momo, Benny, and Della had a wonderful day together, filled with adventure, laughter, and friendship."

LO2: mind map of ideas

  

LO2: moodboards of ideas

Mood board of the type of 2D animation I want to create  

LO1: Practicing Software

Experimentation with different software:

To create my animation, I have experimented with different software, they are:

MediBang Paint:

After experimenting with MediBang Paint, I discovered that this platform has a user-friendly interface; it is easy to navigate and use. This software had a wide range of brushes and customization options, which was an advantage for creating detailed animations. Layer management in MediBang supports multiple layers, which is essential for animating. Although there are cons to using this software to animate, there are limited animation features as it is not designed explicitly for animating. It needs a timeline interface, making organizing and managing my animation frames harder. Which can make the animation process less efficient and time-consuming. The exporting options are limited because they do not support the direct export of animation files; therefore, I need software to compile and export all the frames. Nevertheless, although MediBang can be used for animation, its limitations make it less ideal. 

Animation Desk:

This software also includes a user-friendly interface, which makes it easy to use. It offers dedicated animation tools, such as onion skinning, frame management, and a timeline, all essential aspects of animation creation. It has a cross-platform availability feature that is available on multiple platforms. It supports working in layers and offers cloud integration, allowing me to back up my projects online. There are a few negatives to using this software to animate; there are limited advanced animating features in professional animating software, such as advanced rigging tools, complex effects, and scripting capabilities. I faced a few performance issues when working with this software, such as working with large files, which slowed down my workflow. 

Ibis Paint X:

This software has various brushes, tools, and customization options, which can be very useful for creating detailed and unique animations. This software supports high resolution, meaning I can work in high resolutions, making it beneficial to create detailed animations with clear, sharp lines. This software needs a timeline interface, which makes it challenging to manage and organize my frames efficiently. 

Procreate:

This software has an intuitive and streamlined interface, making it easy to operate and use. Procreate has a wide range of high-quality brushes, tools and customization options, allowing me to create detailed and expressive artwork in the animation. Procreate has an animation assist feature, providing a timeline, onion skinning, and other animation tools. This makes the animation process much more efficient and allows me to create more straightforward frame-by-frame animations. After using this software,, I discovered that it supports high-resolution canvases and is optimized for smooth performance. As I am using an apple pencil to draw and animate, Procreate has full support for the apple pencil; it provides a natural and precise drawing experience that is beneficial for creating detailed animations. Although the animation assist tool is helpful in many ways it still lacks some advanced animation features 

The animation software I will use to make my product is Procreate with Procreate Dreams:

I chose it because it is intuitive and has an interface with a seamless workflow. As an iPad app, Procreate offers portability and convenience. I can work on my animation anywhere without being tied to a desktop setup. The Apple Pencil compatibility further enhances precision and control.p

Tutorial video for procreate:

This is my first attempt at animating using this software