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Digital Graphic Narrative

Development

Benedict Terry

Shape Task

Evaluation

What did you like about your image?I feel like I have effectively shaped my image around the image I had selected, a bit like rotoscoping. I also admire the standalone quality of the final product.

What would you improve if you did it again?I feel I could have relied a bit less on paint strokes than I did for some of the rougher edges. I could have also done better shadowing, but I was trying to make my image look realistic, which may not have been necessary in this case.

Rotoscope

EvaluationWhat did you like about your image?I approve of how effectively I have shaped my image around the image I was using. My use of colour feels fresh and accurate. Also, even with the cartoony appearance, the arrangement feels very lifelike, which allows the full effect of rotoscoping to be seen clearly.

What would you improve if you did it again?There are some issues with the image that could be improved. Sometimes, there is an issue with layering in the image. There is sometimes an issue with the surrounding lines. I also feel that the visible ear needs a line to separate it from the rest of the face.

Film Quotes

EvaluationWhat did you like about your image?I really approve of the way I have arranged the image. I also like the reference to where the line is used in the film where the quote originates. The arrangement of the TVs also references how each different section is arranged to create a single quote.

What would you improve if you did it again?I would likely choose a concept that doesn’t take up as much space. I should also be less reliant on subtitling to create the quotes, as this may be seen as amateurish and unimaginative.

Text Based

Text Based

Evaluation

What did you like about your image?Although much of my text editing was experimental, I feel like I have created an adequate level of quality for my images. The arrangement of text in my picture text was also successful as I could clearly make out both the text and the picture.

What would you improve if you did it again?I could use an image that didn’t use such an extensive amount of white so I would not have to have a border. I could also not have a single large subject which would make it easier to arrange the image.

Comic Book

Comic Book

Evaluation

What did you like about your image?I feel really engaged by the unusual appearance of the image. Strong colours also make the image interesting. Shaping is clear and easy to make out.

What would you improve if you did it again?I would probably have more detailing in my cut-out effect image so it would be more distinguishable. I would also iron out some of the rough edges in my multicolour image.

Photo Story

Evaluation

What did you like about your image?The quality of the images clearly show each aspect of their respective images. It has also been edited to clearly show each image.

What would you improve if you did it again?I’d show how the door and the key relate to each other, such as showing the building and going into the building near the key. I also feel the quality of the editing and the images could be better and the story could be more coherent.

Illustration

Evaluation

What did you like about your image?I approve of the way I have drawn my image. It is clear to decipher what the image is depicting. The use of colour also clearly shows different parts of the image.

What would you improve if you did it again?I feel like the quality of the image would be better if I had drawn it in a digital format. I also could outline the image in pen once it is finished to ensure my detailing stands out more.

Narrative Environment

Evaluation

What did you like about your image?I’m really engaged by the simplistic and bright colours, which are ideal for younger audience (it reminds me of the minimalistic backgrounds of Happy Tree Friends). I also really like the use of shadows and gradient to show scale.

What would you improve if you did it again?I could apply a pencil bitmap to the image to add some texture and more detailing to the image.

Initial Ideas

Idea Generation

Mood board of chosen idea

ProposalDimensions

(number of pages and page size) 9 pages, A4 (21cm x 29cm)

Story OverviewRats live in fear of Old Rodilard the cat. One day, while the cat was meeting his wife, a group of rats discussed how to deal with him. The dean of the council suggests putting a bell on the cat, so that they knew when he was coming so they could hide. However, no rat would volunteer to put the bell on Rodilard, so the council closes unresolved.

Export Format

PDF

Advantages: High quality images

Disadvantages: Large file size

Deadline

7th April

Audience

I have been suggested by my tutor to aim my book at young children aged 3-6. I have decided to not aim at a specific gender or social class, as I do not intend to make any reader feel left out. However, the way I intend to style the graphics may make it appeal more to upper classes.

Production Methods

I intend to practice designing the characters of the story and the backgrounds by hand based on the images I have decided to use in my mood boards. This will then be hand drawn and scanned into a digital format to be drawn over and filled in. This will allow my story to have the quality of computer graphics combined with the rawness of hand-drawing, which I feel will appeal greatly to the audience, as well as to some adults.

What are the strengths of the proposal? What areas of the proposal need further work?

The strengths of this proposal are the story line and the overall ideas on the moodboards which indicate what this person is intending to create. Another strength would be that this person has decided to practice the drawing for their book before converting them in to a digital format which shows accuracy. Another strength is that this person has chosen the audience, gender and social class appropriately for the story they have picked.

From what I can see the only area that needs further work is the dimensions of the pages, this is because this person hasn’t added what size they intend to make their pages for their book on the first slide.

What are the strengths of the idea generation? What areas of idea generation could have been further developed?

One strength of this persons idea generation is that they have made it brief but it is very clear what their ideas are, every section has been separated in to small bits so that each different point is easier to understand. Another strength is that this person has covered every area for their book from summary, to characters, to the setting and so on.

In my person opinion I don’t think that this persons idea generation needs developing any further because I would say that all of the relevant bases have been covered and that overall there is enough information there.


One strength is the way in which you will attempt to create the story. Illustration will be difficult to create but if you work it correctly it will come out looking really good and can be very suitable for a child stated in your audience section.

Ensure that you state the dimensions in which you folk tale would be created and why. Also make sure to state how you will draw over the digital image once you have scanned it.


The idea generation is very vast and detailed with a lot of good ideas. They are clear and relatable to the storyline you have set out.

One area that the idea generation could improve on is the variety of images included. You could include images relating to the theme of the story i.e. fear or chain of command.


Export format section and story overview are answered well with no further improving required from what I can see. The production methods was also answered well as you have made it clear by referring back to your mood boards on what you would like the design to look like.

You have not mentioned the page size you would like the book to be so you could add that in so that everything has been answered for you proposal. The audience section is slightly brief so some more detail could be added on why your book is suitable for that age group etc.


The idea generation is highly detailed making it very good as it covers a lot showing you have put a lot of thought into it.

The only thing to add to is the Style and Audience as they are the least detailed but overall done very well.

Feedback SummarySum up your feedback.The reviews have been positive for the idea generation and the planning. In particular, the production method I intend to use, the story and the way I intend to present the story. However, there were some recommendations for improvement, such as stating the dimensions of my pages and expanding on a few sections.

Which parts of your feedback do you agree with and why?There were some recommendations in my feedback. I originally made my ‘Styles and Audience’ very brief. There were also recommendations to state the dimensions of my pages. However, I have since expanded these sections as recommended by my feedback.

Which parts of your feedback do you disagree with and why?

I noticed some reviewers said I had nothing to improve. However, it is absolutely impossible to get to a point where I cannot improve any further; there is always something I can do to improve, based on different opinions.

Original Script

http://www.worldoftales.com/fables/LaFontaine_fables/LaFontaine_Fables_7.html

The Council held by the Rats.Old Rodilard, a certain cat,

Such havoc of the rats had made,'Twas difficult to find a ratWith nature's debt unpaid.

The few that did remain,To leave their holes afraid,From usual food abstain,Not eating half their fill.And wonder no one will

That one who made of rats his revel,With rats pass'd not for cat, but devil.

Now, on a day, this dread rat-eater,Who had a wife, went out to meet her;

And while he held his caterwauling,The unkill'd rats, their chapter calling,Discuss'd the point, in grave debate,

How they might shun impending fate.Their dean, a prudent rat,

Thought best, and better soon than late,To bell the fatal cat;

That, when he took his hunting round,

The rats, well caution'd by the sound,Might hide in safety under ground;Indeed he knew no other means.

And all the restAt once confess'd

Their minds were with the dean's.No better plan, they all believed,

Could possibly have been conceived.No doubt the thing would work right well,

If any one would hang the bell.But, one by one, said every rat,"I'm not so big a fool as that."

The plan knock'd up in this respect,The council closed without effect.And many a council I have seen,

Or reverend chapter with its dean,That, thus resolving wisely,

Fell through like this precisely._To argue or refute_

_Wise counsellors abound;__The man to execute_

_Is harder to be found._



Story Breakdown

1. Feud with adversary

2. Problem of this

3. Convenient unavailability of adversary

4. Discussing plan

5. Plan decided and its advantages

6. Universal agreement + volunteering

7. No one volunteers + council closes

8. Comparison to human council

9. Moral = easier said than done

Draft Script

1. It was difficult for Old Rodilard the cat to find rats. Those that were there were too afraid to go find food.

2. Rats were not eating what they should have, but it wasn’t their main concern. They were too bothered by the cat

3. One day, while the cat was caterwauling with his wife, the remaining rats met up

4. They discussed how to deal with the cat. The dean decides to put the bell on the cat.

5. With this, when the cat came around, they would know when to hide. Everyone agreed with the dean.

6. They all decided to go with the dean, as it was the best idea yet. Then, the dean asks for a volunteer to hang the bell.

7. However, no one would risk their skins against the cat. So the council closed without effect.

8. This is pretty much how any council goes: when a good idea comes up, disagreement eventually dismisses the idea and councils close without effect.

9. Some things are easier said than done.

Draft Script

1. Old Rodilard, a resident cat,was struggling to find a ratbecause the rats that were aroundcould only wait until they heard his sound.

2. So there was no food in their lairand nobody seemed to even carebecause when Rodilard came to lightthey all hid away, well out of sight.

3. One day, though, Old Rodilardwas out with the other cats in the courtyardand while they sat on the wall and waileda council of rats was being held.

4. They all discussed a number of plansTo try and get food back into their hands.And then the dean, a trusty rat,Said, “Let’s put a bell on that cat.”

5. “Yes,” someone said, “So when its ring is heard we know when to go to hiding.”Everyone then agreed with the dean

for being the best plan that they had seen.

6. And all at once, the dean then said,“We will give this plan the go-ahead. It’s certain to work very wellwhen someone has gone and placed the bell.”

7. But then, one by one, every single ratsaid “I’m not dumb enough to do THAT.”In a split second, the plan fell apartand the meeting ended with nowhere to start.

8. And like many councils that I have seen,regardless of how many people trust the dean,they turned down an excellent planall because no one wanted to take a stand.

9. To argue or refute,wise counsellors abound,the man to executeis harder to be found- Jean de La Fontaine

Final ScriptIn a house lived Old Rodilard, a cat,who was struggling to find and catch a ratbecause any rats that were living therealways hid in fear in their lair.

So, there was no food under the boards,but no rat seemed to give it a thoughtbecause when Rodilard came to lightthey all knew they had to out of sight.

One day, though, Old Rodilardwas out with the other cats in the courtyard.As they sat on the wall making awful soundsa council of rats was gathering around.

They all discussed a number of plansTo try and get food back into their hands.And then their dean, a trusty rat,Said, “Let’s put a bell on that cat.”

“Yes,” a rat said, “So when he comes our way

we’ll hear him and know when to hide away.” Everyone then agreed with the deanfor being the best plan that they had seen.

And all at once, the dean then said,“We will give this plan the go-ahead.It’s certain to work very wellwhen someone has gone and placed the bell.”

But then, one by one, every single ratsaid “I’m not dumb enough to do THAT.”In a split second, the plan fell apartand the meeting ended with nowhere to start.

And like many councils that I have seen,despite how many people trust the dean,they turned down an otherwise brilliant planall because no one wanted to take a stand.

To argue or refute,wise counsellors abound,the man to executeis harder to be found- Jean de La Fontaine

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