Teaser....What?

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This week was a whole new experience for me. I was introduced to writing scripts for animation and became aware of just how much details go to it. One thing is certain, writing for animation is not easy. As a writer, you have to call all the shots.

For example:

ANGLE ON<---- what do you want the illustrator to focus on, a specific expression or person.

FAVORING<----if there is a group and you want to focus a specific character for a shot, use this.

CLOSE-UP ON<--- like making the camera zoom in on someone or something

SFX<---Is there any sound effects you must state the type. 

But most importantly dialogue. Because in animation, voice actors also help bring to life your character (the voice providers), you need to add everything that involves a laugh, a snort, chuckle, etc as part of dialogue.

These terms aren't even half of what animation involves but believe me, the fact that as a writer you need to be able to include all actions and shots for the storyboard artist to see, it's stressful, and I admire all those that deal with this....

I don't think I ever thought of just how much work really goes into animation, and now I have a different perspective about it.

And because I do, I really want to learn the trait.

Now about my scene...

Today (or is it better to say yesterday?) afternoon, I reread and proofread my scene. And you know what? I now believe that this particular story would be better as a manga.

I would like to write one....

In fact, I'm actually considering on focusing my thesis on the graphic novel option, but :sighs: I'm still thinking about it.

It would be awesome and scary at the same time...I mean if I do focus on graphic novels, then I would need to hire someone that would be willing to be my illustrator since I truly would like to do that.... and since I can't draw...even if my life depending on it...well you get the point.

Now about tomorrow,  I start a new assignment and I am rather excited :)

Here is a sneak peek of what I worked on. I know I have a lot of work to do, if I ever want to become a professional, but I believe I'm getting there...

Oh and those loglines...yes, they are there...following me wherever I go. Frankly I don't think I'll ever get rid of them .

So there is only one thing to do....observe and practice!

Well, I do hope you found writing for animation somewhat interested....and if you didn't then I'm sorry...I guess, I didn't do a good job describing it. 

Till next time,

Eva

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Teaser, Fade in, Fade out, End teaser are involve in animation...I just wanted to included in this post :)

Loglines and a Thing Called Reading

I started my new class this past Monday and I've been super busy since then. There are a few things I'm working on  that I never thought of before. I mean, I knew there were part of writing stories but I just never made it part of mines.

This week we started with Loglines. You know, those, one to two sentences stating what my story will be about. Here is an example. I must admit, loglines are hard to write! but the good thing was that most of my loglines came from stories I've been playing around with.

Something that helped me when writing the who does what and why? was placing them in 10 different index cards (since I needed 10 loglines).

What else.....

Oh yeah, I just became aware that the novel, My Girlfriend's a Geek just came out in English. I've been thinking of getting the manga but since the novel did come first I am aiming for that :).

I also began to read Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman and I must say, so far it's been hilarious! so it's worth checking out! Then again, I'm a big fan of his :laughs:


Well that's all I have for tonight.

Adios! :)