First Animatic

This is my first animatic representing what the story could look like adapted for film. The first challenge that arises isthe timing for each scene within the film, how to tell the story in an effective but also efficient manner in order to make it realistically achievable in the timeframe I have to make it. I am happy with some of the transitions, the black to carpet to wooden floorboard from the first sequence to the next feels right, but the transition from the Wife being swallowed by the dark claws to the final sequence needs more work. I think that I was attempting to retain too much of the original comic’s aesthetic in this transition and neglecting the requirements and benefits of film.

McVerry Trust Presentation

We were given a presentation on the Peter McVerry Trust’s work by Aisling Hussey, Digital Communications Officer for the Trust. In the presentation Aisling stressed the organisations aims of;

  • Creating greater awareness of the issue of homelessness in Ireland.
  • Facilitating full inclusion in society for those affected by homelessness.
  • Housing First Policy – getting a person into a home and using that solid base to engage with any coping issues that may be present.
In terms of communication goals, Aisling would like us to adhere to the following values;
  • Positivity.
  • Respect for the person.
  • Conscious use of imagery.
  • Conscious engagement with stereotypes – challenging peoples perceptions.
In discussion with Aisling I asked her what she felt signified that a person had really inhabited their home and she responded that photos were an indicator of someone feeling at home. This gave me the initial idea of a person hanging photos on a wall indicating the progression of their journey to their new home. I thought about integrating this with my previous idea of a house-key acting as a seed from which the house would grow.