13.9.11
Week One: Inital Idea - 'Frankenstein'
Over the past couple of weeks, we have been considering ideas for an animated short. The inital idea which we put weight behind was re-imagining the classic story of 'Frankenstein'. Which we have now decided to move away from, after some advice and thoughts about what we are trying to achieve and portray in an animation.
This idea began as using the novel as a base for a comedy animation, featuring Dr. Frankenstein and his monster creation in a light-hearted animated short. The saying 'Your initial idea is certainly not going to be your best idea' definitely applied here after much thought and deliberation over the story we wanted to tell. The issues that came to light with this setting was the pre-conceptions that everyone, including us, had about the story itself. It is difficult to move away from the unoriginal ideas that would underline every design decision and the art direction throughout the project, including the environments and the characters.
Instead, after advice from Phil and with more thought toward's our collaboration and the desire to design a world, we have decided to work towards something much more original and innovative. Our new ideas and ambition will appear on the blog soon!
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"The issues that came to light with this setting was the pre-conceptions that everyone, including us, had about the story itself. It is difficult to move away from the unoriginal ideas that would underline every design decision and the art direction throughout the project, including the environments and the characters."
Ok, although you've moved on. I have to disagree with this statement!
Classic tales are great transcription fodder precisely because you can really play with an audiences expectations. Besides, Frankenstein is much more than just a story about a cobbled together monster. Yes, it sits within in with a Gothic tradition but just saying that is a massive generalisation.
Check out the recent Danny Boyle theatre production of Frankenstein. Not even a hint of Boris Karloff:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/gallery/2011/feb/25/frankenstein-danny-boyle-national-theatre#/?picture=372055931&index=0
or Alexander Sokurov's new adaptation of Faust.
Phil and I picked Dorian Gray partly due to the method of delivery but also because everyone knows story. Even at New Designers people just came by and watched because they read the book at school or in their youth. People liked it because it was both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time.
Thanks for the comment Tom, maybe something to think about when it comes to our majors. Although after a very useful talk with Phil, were pushing forward with something completely different.
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