Madison Vale

Reading and Writing

In Liz Blazer’s Animated Storytelling, Chapter Seven, “Sound Ideas,” highlights the important role that sound plays in animation. Blazer advises incorporating sound early in the creative process, so that it can guide the narrative alongside visual elements. She explains the difference between diegetic sounds, which originate from visible on-screen sources, and non-diegetic sounds, like background music, that enhance the storytelling without being part of the on-screen action. Thoughtful sound effects and music selection is key – ensuring they align with the story’s theme and the characters’ personalities.

Chapter Eight, “Design Wonderland,” into the creation of the animated world’s setting. Blazer encourages us to draw inspiration from various sources, including other stories, films, and the world around us, to create a unique and immersive environment. She outlines key factors such as determining the time and place, establishing physical laws (like gravity and time), and defining social structures within the world. Visual consistency is crucial, and elements like lines, shapes, and colors should reflect the world’s rules and further back the narrative.

Research to Inform

Effective Text

“Candy (2022)” Title Sequence

This title sequence shows us a bunch of fun ways that text can be animated. They fall, move, get pushed, and go all around the screen which I think its very creative.

“Interview with the Vampire (2022)” Fan Made Title Sequence

I love the way this title sequence approaches the graphics and text. While simple, it is incredible effective in the way it very cleanly moves in and out of the frame while also maintaining some gentle movement while its the main focus of the frame.

Effective Audio

“Comma”

“Comma” uses ambient audio that matches what’s being shown on the screen, such as the type writer text, the spinning sound on the record, etc. The music all matches up with the timing of the graphics.

“Ice Cream Time”

I have always loved Tiny Chef. Not only for it’s incredible stop motion but but because it always feels so real and that is because of the use of ambient audio. In this scene, we hear the crickets, and the sound of opening containers and doors while he sings and get’s a late night treat.

Create

“Sole Mates”

I decided to go with the story of the lost sock finding it’s perfect match. Did I think I’d be duct taping a sock to the side of my dryer on a Friday night? No. Did it work out? Absolutely.