Based on the YouTube channel, the site discontinued annotations on May 2, 2017. They were replaced by cards to link to related videos, channels, websites and polls.
So, tutorials on YouTube linked cards will be consulted in making the project.
http://tubularinsights.com/youtube-interactive-cards-tips/
https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/how-to-use-youtube-cards-in-your-videos/
End screens are also strongly considered by YouTube for the links to the videos.
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6388789?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
Monday 30 July 2018
Green screen and background Chroma key
The project will use Chroma keying with the use of a green screen. It will be carried out in Premiere and After Effects.
https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/atv/cs5-cs55-video-tutorials/creating-a-green-screen-key-using-ultra-key.html
https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/using/keying.html
These tutorials will aid in the keying process.
https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/atv/cs5-cs55-video-tutorials/creating-a-green-screen-key-using-ultra-key.html
https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/using/keying.html
These tutorials will aid in the keying process.
Friday 20 July 2018
Casting update
As for the sizes of the other characters, they will be sized like this as they are within the ranges of 9 to 11 years old.
Monday 16 July 2018
Decision making scenes concept
The decision making scenes in the short will be based on those commonly found in YouTube interactive videos.
Note that the main character's design is still under development.
The name "Ann" may still be discussed as the name sounds very similar to the figurine character's original name "Anna".
Friday 13 July 2018
Friday 6 July 2018
Art direction: Mood board references
The color correction of the short will be based on the weather of the scene. Most of the film is based on winter weather.
Summer weather scenes will have color correction based on warm and vivid colors.
Summer weather scenes will have color correction based on warm and vivid colors.
Modifying the plot
Scene 1
Scene 2
Ben and Ann read about the Snow Queen. One winter, Ben sees the Snow Queen, who wants to visit him.
Choice A: Ben agrees to let her in.
Ben lets the Queen in. She tells him about a cursed magic mirror.
Choice B: Ben decides to tell Ann first.
Ben tells Ann about the Queen's visit, also saying that she turned out to be nice in person. They let her in, and the Queen tells them about the cursed mirror.
Choice A: Ben agrees to let her in.
Ben lets the Queen in. She tells him about a cursed magic mirror.
Choice B: Ben decides to tell Ann first.
Ben tells Ann about the Queen's visit, also saying that she turned out to be nice in person. They let her in, and the Queen tells them about the cursed mirror.
Scene 2
On a pleasant summer day, Ben finds the mirror and suddenly its powers affect him. Ben goes missing.
Choice A: Ben goes to the square.
Ben finds the Snow Queen's sleigh carriage parked at the square. The Queen is shocked about his condition and decides to take him to her palace. Luckily, Ann is here and follows the sleigh carriage to the Snow Queen's palace.
Choice B: Ben goes to the large fountain.
Ben finds the Snow Queen at the fountain, who is shocked about his condition. The Queen goes back to Ben's house and tells Ann about Ben's condition. Ann agrees to follow the Queen to her palace.
Scene 3
The characters arrive at the Snow Queen's palace, which houses an ice lake. The Queen says that there is only one way to release Ben from the effects of the magic mirror. Meanwhile, Ben is trying to form a secret word that the Queen is trying to find to neutralize the mirror's powers.
Choice A: Act of love
Ann kisses Ben on the forehead, and he is saved by the power of their love.
Choice B: Warmth with love
Ann gives Ben a warm cardigan she brought along with her. Ben is relieved of the mirror's effects and finds out that Ann's love for him also worked in curing him of the mirror's effects.
Scene 4
Find the secret word!
Choice A: "ETERNAL" - Normal ending
The characters dance on the ice lake so joyously, with the cracks spelling the word "ETERNAL". The mirror's powers finally dissipate, and the magic mirror disappears. Ben and Ann return home after thanking the Queen for her help. Ben and Ann return home to find out that it's summertime.
Choice B: "FRIENDSHIP" - Secret ending
The characters dance on the ice lake so joyously, with the cracks spelling the word "FRIENDSHIP". The magic mirror breaks, revealing two pairs of skates. The Snow Queen decides to give the skates to Ben and Ann as a gift for their gratitude. Ben and Ann return home after thanking the Queen for her help. Ben and Ann return home to find out that it's summertime, but the lake is still frozen. They find out that the Snow Queen froze the lake for them to skate on.
Choice A: Ben goes to the square.
Ben finds the Snow Queen's sleigh carriage parked at the square. The Queen is shocked about his condition and decides to take him to her palace. Luckily, Ann is here and follows the sleigh carriage to the Snow Queen's palace.
Choice B: Ben goes to the large fountain.
Ben finds the Snow Queen at the fountain, who is shocked about his condition. The Queen goes back to Ben's house and tells Ann about Ben's condition. Ann agrees to follow the Queen to her palace.
Scene 3
The characters arrive at the Snow Queen's palace, which houses an ice lake. The Queen says that there is only one way to release Ben from the effects of the magic mirror. Meanwhile, Ben is trying to form a secret word that the Queen is trying to find to neutralize the mirror's powers.
Choice A: Act of love
Ann kisses Ben on the forehead, and he is saved by the power of their love.
Choice B: Warmth with love
Ann gives Ben a warm cardigan she brought along with her. Ben is relieved of the mirror's effects and finds out that Ann's love for him also worked in curing him of the mirror's effects.
Scene 4
Find the secret word!
Choice A: "ETERNAL" - Normal ending
The characters dance on the ice lake so joyously, with the cracks spelling the word "ETERNAL". The mirror's powers finally dissipate, and the magic mirror disappears. Ben and Ann return home after thanking the Queen for her help. Ben and Ann return home to find out that it's summertime.
Choice B: "FRIENDSHIP" - Secret ending
The characters dance on the ice lake so joyously, with the cracks spelling the word "FRIENDSHIP". The magic mirror breaks, revealing two pairs of skates. The Snow Queen decides to give the skates to Ben and Ann as a gift for their gratitude. Ben and Ann return home after thanking the Queen for her help. Ben and Ann return home to find out that it's summertime, but the lake is still frozen. They find out that the Snow Queen froze the lake for them to skate on.
Meet the Cast
Main character
Name: Ben
Based on: Kai
Personality: Fun, curious
Figurine used: Custom-built using wooden manikin and recyclable materials
Name: Ann
Based on: Gerda
Personality: Loving, brave
Figurine used: Nendoroid #550 Anna (Frozen)
Note: Might be replaced by a custom character die to her role being large. However, no female manikins can be found.
Name: Snow Queen
Based on: the Snow Queen
Personality: Light-hearted, kind, caring
Figurine used: Nendoroid #475 Elsa (Frozen)
Figurines used is planned to be put in the credits.
Name: Ben
Based on: Kai
Personality: Fun, curious
Figurine used: Custom-built using wooden manikin and recyclable materials
Name: Ann
Based on: Gerda
Personality: Loving, brave
Figurine used: Nendoroid #550 Anna (Frozen)
Note: Might be replaced by a custom character die to her role being large. However, no female manikins can be found.
Name: Snow Queen
Based on: the Snow Queen
Personality: Light-hearted, kind, caring
Figurine used: Nendoroid #475 Elsa (Frozen)
Figurines used is planned to be put in the credits.
Wednesday 4 July 2018
Decision making scenes (initial)
The short is planned to have three decision-making scenes.
1. The scene when the Queen visits the protagonist's house.
A. Let her in.
B. Tell partner first.
2. The scene where the protagonist heads to after he was affected by the mirror's powers.
A. The square.
B. The fountain.
3. Finding out the secret word to cure the protagonist:
A. "ETERNAL"
B. "FRIENDSHIP"
1. The scene when the Queen visits the protagonist's house.
A. Let her in.
B. Tell partner first.
2. The scene where the protagonist heads to after he was affected by the mirror's powers.
A. The square.
B. The fountain.
3. Finding out the secret word to cure the protagonist:
A. "ETERNAL"
B. "FRIENDSHIP"
Monday 2 July 2018
Making custom characters tutorials
So far, there have been little to no tutorials online on how to customize wooden mannequins, in which one has been featured in the Instructables website. Most of the search results yield tutorials based on 3D modelling in computer software.
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-a-customized-dolltoy-out-of-wooden-A/ - a simple tutorial using wooden art mannequins.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKALo63iWbc - using sculpting. Clay sculpting can be optional when making the face.
These tutorials will assist me in the design of the main character. The dress will be fashioned from recyclable materials.
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-a-customized-dolltoy-out-of-wooden-A/ - a simple tutorial using wooden art mannequins.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKALo63iWbc - using sculpting. Clay sculpting can be optional when making the face.
These tutorials will assist me in the design of the main character. The dress will be fashioned from recyclable materials.
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