In the final week, the issues with character pacing and poses were mostly resolved, allowing me to output the complete storyboard video.
I plan to use this storyboard layout as the foundation for my final major project. Moving forward, I will add more character models and environments. The project will feature a total of three environments and three character models: the protagonist — the Pilgrim, the mentor — the Priest, and the antagonist — a Demon.
In Week 9, my main tasks were continuing to revise character poses and adjusting some motion paths.
Revisions continued in Week 8, still focusing primarily on timing and poses, along with some adjustments to anticipation and follow-through actions.
The revisions for these shots mainly focused on extending the character’s pause duration and improving the pose when the character falls, including adding a fade-out effect. Additionally, when the character reaches out with their arm, a preparatory action needs to be added. In the next shot, George suggested adding an illustration to the book to help the audience better understand the story.
The issues in these shots are as follows: first, when the character falls, a downward arm movement should be added. Next, during the fight scene, the character’s pose needs adjustment. Finally, when the character reaches out their arm, the gesture should be positioned higher.
This week’s revisions mainly focused on shot timing and action design.
The issues in these shots are mainly as follows: the first shot requires a longer pause; the next shot also needs a pause of about 24 frames. In the following shot, the character needs to add a book-flipping action. In the last shot, the character’s head-raising motion should pause for a longer duration.
This week’s revisions continued, focusing mainly on camera movement, character poses, and overall pacing.
The revisions for these shots mainly focused on the movement and pacing of the ring — George wanted it to move faster. In the following shot, he suggested changing the camera angle to shoot from the right side. In the next one, he recommended that the character pause for a longer duration. The last revision involved adjusting the camera movement.
This week, I continued refining my storyboard, focusing mainly on the silhouette of the poses and the control of the pacing.
George asked me to revise the character’s hand poses in these shots, as well as adjust the pause duration of the shots. He suggested extending the timing by around 48 seconds.
In these shots, George wants me to adjust the speed of the character’s turning motion and reposition the character’s praying gesture. In the following shot, he suggested extending the duration of the character holding the sword. Lastly, regarding the camera position, he recommended shifting it to the right.