Question

Animation Design
Create a storyboard (at least 10 frames) and a poster for a short film about the relationship between a man and a crow.

Hint:

A good storyboard tells the story clearly even without dialogue. Use a variety of shots (long, medium, close-up) to establish the scene, show action, and convey emotion. For a poster, focus on a single, powerful image that encapsulates the core relationship and theme of the film.

Answer 1

Part 1: Theoretical Storyboard (Shot List) 
The narrative will be communicated through a series of shots that build the story of interaction, conflict, and resolution.
- Frame 1: LONG SHOT (LS) - Establishing shot. A peaceful garden. A man sits at a table with tea and biscuits. A crow is visible on a tree branch in the background.
- Frame 2: MEDIUM SHOT (MS) - The man is about to take a biscuit. His phone rings. He looks annoyed.
- Frame 3: CLOSE UP (CU) - The crow on the branch, its eye keenly focused on the biscuits.
- Frame 4: LS - The man gets up, walking away from the table while talking on the phone. He paces back and forth in the background.
- Frame 5: MS - The crow takes off from the branch, flying towards the table.
- Frame 6: CU - The crow lands on the table, its feet next to the plate of biscuits.
- Frame 7: MS - The man, still on the phone in the background, turns and notices the crow. His expression changes to anger.
- Frame 8: LS - The man rushes towards the table, waving his arm and shouting. The crow flies away, landing back on its branch.
- Frame 9: MS - The man finishes his call and sits down. He looks at his breakfast, then up towards the crow. His expression softens.
- Frame 10: CU - The crow lets out a persistent "caw."
- Frame 11: MS - The man sighs, picks up a biscuit, and looks at the crow with a gentle expression.
- Frame 12: LS - The man throws the biscuit in a high arc towards the crow.
- Frame 13: MS (Slow Motion) - The crow dives from the branch, wings outstretched, and catches the biscuit skillfully in mid-air.
- Frame 14: CU - The man smiles, genuinely happy.
- Frame 15: CU - The crow is perched on the branch, happily munching on the biscuit.
Part 2: Theoretical Poster Design Concept 
- Style: A warm, stylized, and slightly cartoonish aesthetic, suitable for a children's film. The colors would be bright and inviting.
- Composition: The poster would use a strong central image. The man would be shown sitting at his garden table, seen from a slightly low angle. He would be looking up with a warm smile, tossing a biscuit into the air. The crow would be depicted in mid-flight, just about to catch the biscuit. The two characters would be the focal point, forming a visual connection.
- Characters: The man would be designed with soft, friendly features (perhaps a bit plump, with glasses). The crow would be expressive, with large, intelligent eyes, looking determined but not menacing. Their attitudes should convey a sense of newfound friendship.
- Background: A soft-focus, sunny garden setting with green foliage and flowers.
- Typography: The film's title (e.g., "The Biscuit Thief") would be in a playful, friendly, and slightly quirky font, placed at the top of the poster. The tagline, "An unlikely friendship takes flight," could be at the bottom. The overall mood would be heartwarming and charming.