Background Information

Background Information

Tsunamis are a general-knowledge low-level subject that can be studied by middle school students, discussed in safety videos, or the topics on educational TV programs. The method of choice for sharing information on this subject would be through a video. No matter what mood the video has, the main goal is always to educate the viewers. Our goal is to create a 3D animated video, using the computer program 3DX Max, that portrays how a tsunami wave is formed, the possible damage caused, and a few ways to protect a civilization from one.


Figure 1 - Science Class

Figure 2 - Students Learning



Figure 3 - Tsunami Hazard Zone Sign

Figure 4 - Tsunami Wave Taking Over City

Tsunamis are studied by people all over the world: students, scientists, researchers, etc. The solution could be a video shown in the classroom, played on Discovery Channel, or referenced in a news report. Everyone can benefit from the knowledge of tsunami formations and ways to protect against them.

Figure 5 - Incoming Wave
 

Figure 6 - Students Learning
 

Figure 7 - Tsunami News Report
 

Figure 8 - Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
 

Figure 9 - Tsunami Warnings
 

While tsunamis are fascinating subjects, they are also very dangerous natural disasters and can kill hundreds and thousands of people. Educating the public about their causes and how they can protect themselves can save many lives and minimize much damage on populated coasts.

Figure 10 - Aftermath
 

Figure 11 - South Pacific Tsunami Warning
 

Figure 12 - Wave Taking City
 

Figure 13 - The Day After Tomorrow Wall of Water
 

Many educators look in catalogs and buy educational videos to show their students. Likewise, TV producers look for short videos to show on their programs like news programs and Discovery Channel. Many people would be of use to an educational animated video on such a topic as tsunamis.

Figure 14 - Teacher
 

Figure 15 - Breaking News
 

Figure 16 - Tsunami News Report
 

Figure 17 - Discovery Channel Video
 

Figure 18 - Students Researching
 

The mood for this video could take various routes, depending mostly on the audience. The mood could be childish, meant for grade schoolers, serious and instructional, meant for educational programs, intimidating, possibly meant for news broadcasts, or the video could even take an inspiring, artistic approach to appeal nature-friendly YouTubers.

Figure 19 - Kids Watching TV
 

Figure 20 - Tsunami Hits
 

Figure 21 - What Causes a Tsunami?

Figure 22 - 3D Animation Tectonic Cleavage