Moving right along...I hit a bit of a story snag this week but whenever such things occur I put in a call to story peers, this time my brother John as well as Mark Andrews and we talk scenarios. Cora's motivation at the end of the first act of the story wasn't quite hitting for me and even though the outcome was the same, there were at least 3 ways to get there. John and Mark gave their opinions and we discussed other possibilities but the consensus was the same. So I cut a few pages (including the ones from the last post -ouch) but in my opinion the new pages taking their place are better.
This is one of the brutal tasks that I've learned to accept from being a storyboard artist -- not being afraid to tear down your drawings if they don't suit the story, especially when they're ones you're fond of.
I'm in a much better place to move forward now, so onward!
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Really dig this pic Ted. I read a Floyd Norman interview a few weeks ago talking about Toy Story2. I really enjoyed his description upon arriving at Pixar. Drawings on the floor after marathon sessions, being pinned up by single pins to facilitate quick changes. Speaks volumes about the process.
Nice mood to this sketch. So, are you essentially writing the story while roughing it out? Working from an outline?
thanks guys!
john - i'm writing as I go, using a very basic outline. it's the best way for me to work so i can keep moving at a quick pace.
Ted-
Have you seen the Turner Classic Movies special where Steven Spielburg talks about meeting John Ford? The first thing John Ford did when Steven entered his office was to ask Steven where the horizon line was on a painting hanging from his wall. John told Steven it was important to always know where your horizon is. It's a great special if you can find it. The sketch layout and color is great for that western mood.
"This is one of the brutal tasks that I've learned to accept from being a storyboard artist -- not being afraid to tear down your drawings if they don't suit the story, especially when they're ones you're fond of. "
I keep hearing this from every storyboard artist I've talked to / looked up, and I see that over and over again in my own experience as I'm beginning to learn the art of storyboarding. For me, it wasn't just the drawings, or whole sets of drawings that I'd hate to cut, but whole story ideas and characters as well. It seems such a bittersweet dynamic that always keeps you on your toes!
But it's a great feeling when you finally overcome a story challenge to the best of your ability, and are more than satisfied with it (compared to past attempts at the same problem).
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