Draft 1

For the draft 1, I did not edit the images yet, instead I wanted to focus on the storyline and sound. However, after consultation, I realise it was the wrong thing to do and I had to redo most of it.

The problems that I encounter while doing draft 1 were:

• Sound transition – how to make it flow smooth? Solution: overlap the sound or show the setting of the place
• What should I consider if I want to input narrations into it? Solution: hierarchy of the sounds

The comments given for draft 1:

• Missing of genre – It can be horror as it has creatures in it or fantasy where colours can be added in
• Comedy part feels abit awkward
• Image has to be brighten up – some are too dark and use the principles of lighting
• Hieracy of the sound

Suggested steps to be taken after draft 1:

• Find reference images of fantasy or horror – the use of colours and lighting
• Think of a genre – it will help me when adding in the sound
• Look for films with similar genre
• Edit the images – colours & light
• Then Insert sound

  

Research on the animals

Dog as the main character

• Dog are closely related to humans – in terms of attitude, social & behaviour
• Dominant
• Leader
• Campanion
•  Some dogs are socialable – able to pat them although you are a stranger
• “It’s better to be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion.” – it’s better to be a big part of something small, than a small part of something big.
• “Dog eat dog.” – People will do anything to be successful.
• “Like a blind dog in a meat market.” – Out of control, frenzied, or aimless. Unable to take action in the face of many choices.

Fox as the second lead

• hunt or sleep alone
• Fox is most active after the sun
• It even hunts by stalking and pouncing (a sudden spring/swooping) on its prey.
• loyalty – they take care of their family
• Playful, friendly and curious
• Adaptable & Independent
• “clever as a fox” – extremely clever, and remarkably resourceful – from hunting strategies to camouflague 

Rabbit as supporting character

• sound navigator – in the dark
• Sensitives and Seers
• Hide 
• movement – hopping in zip and zag
• quick witted
• Rabbits are quiet, but they let you know they’re around
• Rabbits can make friends with your other pets – friendly

Bear as supporting character

• Bears are highly evolved social animals with intelligence comparable to that of the great apes.
• Bears often share friendship, resources and security.
• Bears are not mean or malicious; they are very gentle and tolerant animals.
• Bears can be empathetic, fearful, joyful, playful, social and even altruistic.
• They’re all individuals and have unique personalities.
• Bears communicate using body language, sounds and smells. 
• A bear’s hearing ability is excellent
• Bears see in colour and have good vision, similar to humans.

Input the research into the character’s personality 

Gir

• Newbie in a new school
• Shy, introvert
• Awkward at first, but becomes more comfortable after knowing someone
• Why she become a dog? It is the closest related to humans

Fox

• Mysterious
• Active after during the dark
• Playful, friendly and curious – curious about the new girl

Rabbit

• Sensitives and Seers
• Quiet, but they let you know they’re around

Bear

• Gentle
• Communicate using body language, sounds and smells.