An animation film for 5 to 12 year old children is in the pre-production stage. The film is based on the relationship between a kid (girl/boy) and his/her puppy. Below is a shot breakdown of a sequence from the film.
Shot Breakdown:
1. A 10-year-old kid (girl/boy) and his puppy are playing with a ball in a field.
2. Suddenly the kid notices a huge eagle swooping down on the puppy.
3. The eagle reaches out with its talons (claws), grabs the puppy, and flies off.
4. The kid sees the puppy being carried away.
5. The kid picks up the ball and throws it at the eagle.
6. The ball hits the eagle, and it drops the puppy.
7. The kid is reunited with the puppy and hugs it.
Part 1:
Illustrate (Create a Storyboard) of the above shots as a series of picture frames. Each shot should visually narrate the story flow. You may use multiple frames per shot if required.
Part 2:
Draw Shot 3 (the eagle reaching out to grab the puppy) in one of the following styles:
(a) Realistic \quad (b) Stylised
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In storyboarding, focus on clear composition and expressive poses. Even simple sketches can communicate motion and emotion effectively when the camera angle and character expression are well chosen.
Step 1: Understanding the Concept.
The animation sequence portrays the emotional bond between a child and their pet, emphasizing courage and love. The storyboard must capture a smooth narrative progression—establishing the setting, introducing the conflict (eagle attack), climax (rescue attempt), and resolution (reunion).
Step 2: Storyboard Composition.
The storyboard should include seven key frames corresponding to each shot:
- Frame 1: Establishing shot — wide view of the field, child and puppy playing with a ball.
- Frame 2: The child notices the eagle approaching from the sky. Focus on child’s alarmed expression.
- Frame 3: The eagle’s talons extend toward the puppy (close-up). Tension peaks.
- Frame 4: Wide shot showing the eagle flying off with the puppy, child reaches forward helplessly.
- Frame 5: The child grabs the ball determinedly, preparing to throw.
- Frame 6: The ball strikes the eagle in mid-air; feathers scatter, puppy falls safely.
- Frame 7: The final reunion shot—child kneeling, hugging puppy, relief on both faces.
Step 3: Drawing Style.
For Shot 3, the choice between \textit{Realistic} and \textit{Stylised} determines the tone of the film.
- Realistic: Focus on detailed feather textures, natural anatomy of eagle, realistic lighting and shading.
- Stylised: Simplified shapes, exaggerated expressions, and soft outlines to appeal to children aged 5–12.
Step 4: Visual Emphasis.
- Maintain consistency in proportions of characters.
- Use dynamic poses for the eagle and child to create motion.
- Indicate camera angles (e.g., wide, close-up, top view) below each frame.
- Add arrows for motion direction (e.g., ball trajectory, flight path).
Step 5: Final Presentation.
Combine the seven frames neatly in sequence, label each shot clearly, and annotate key emotions or actions below each panel. Use clean line drawings with balanced spacing to maintain clarity of the visual story.
A detailed storyboard sequence of seven frames depicting emotional progression, dynamic action, and resolution. Shot 3 drawn either realistically or in a stylised manner with clear line art and expressive motion cues.
