Illustration & Visual Narrative- Week13 & 14 Final Project
Week 13&14
Low Li Vern/ 0362678
Illustration and Visual Narrative / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in
Creative Media
Class Summary
We were assigned to create a one page introduction of your visual novel or
comic to your readers with at least one animated panel. We must choose the
one that has the best timing in the story flow and transitions of the
visuals that strongly reflect the narrative through characters, panels,
particle effects, texts etc.
Final Project Progression
1. Research
Fig 13.1 Cat reference
Fig 13.2 Cat Bite
13.3 Visual Novel layout
Fig 13.4 Light reference
Fig 13.5 Cat eye reference
After having a lot of research, I have some ideas in my mind. I decide to have a design more about the story of the cat. As the cat is being killed by its owner in the story, I decide to draw out the story before the cat being killed using the angle of view of the cat.
2. Sketches
Fig 13.6 Sketch
For the ideation of this sketch :
Act 1 : The black cat is peacefully dozing on the floor, patiently
waiting the arrival of its beloved owner.
Act 2 : As the door swung open, the cat's ears perked up in response,
sensing the sound.
Act 3 : With swift agility, the cat dashed towards the door filled
with joyful anticipation.
Act 4 : Engaged in a playful interaction with its owner, the cat
playfully nibbled on the hand that held a bottle of wine.
Act 5 : From the reflection of the eye we can know that its owner is
angry and taking a knife towards the cat.
Act 6 : The owner of the cat kills the cat and throw it on the floor, and
the blood is spilled everywhere.
3. Digitalize
In my decision, I opt to utilize black and yellow as the primary colors
for the character. To create an eerie atmosphere befitting the horror
story set at night, I select a background shade of either gray or dark
brown. The choice of dark hues sets the stage for a foreboding ambiance, while
the color yellow serves as a striking highlight to accentuate certain
aspects of the character.
Fig 13.7 Visual Novel Layout
Fig 13.8 Background Decision
After conducting experiments with two different background colors, I ultimately settle on gray as the ideal choice for the backdrop. Its subdued tone complements the desired dark atmosphere of the story, enhancing the overall ambiance and setting the stage for a chilling narrative.
Fig 13.9 First attempt in progress
4. Gif animated
Fig 14.1 Gif Attempt in Act 2
For the animation of Act 2, a decision was made to add an extra layer of expression to the cat's happiness. The chosen approach involved incorporating subtle ear movements to depict the cat's delight upon hearing its owner returning home.
Using Adobe Illustrator, I carefully crafted different keyframes, each
representing a distinct ear position and orientation. The initial keyframe
depicted the cat's ears in a relaxed state, symbolizing its calm
anticipation. As the animation progressed, subsequent keyframes were
introduced to showcase the cat's ears gradually perking up, reflecting its
growing excitement.
Fig 14.2 Gif Attempt in Act 3
For the animation in Act 3, the focus shifted to the black cat's
enthusiastic response as it hurriedly walked towards the door, eagerly
welcoming its owner. The black cat's walk towards the door was further
enhanced by paying attention to other details, such as tail movement and
body posture. These subtle nuances added an extra layer of authenticity to
the animation, amplifying the cat's excitement and eagerness.
Final Outcome
Fig 14.3 Final Visual Novel Outcome
Fig 14.4 Outline View
Fig 14.5 Gif Act 2
Fig 14.6 Gif Act 3
Google Slides link of the animated visual novel :
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