Developmental Work

Animation Process

The animation developed so far is a scene of the ocean floor and shore with the surface of the water overhead. The wave in the first scene will be filmed on the surface of the water. This same plane will also be used for the rest of the water effects throughout the video.

 

Script

-        [Fade in from black. Pan left]

-        “At up to 500 miles an hour, these waves can travel entire ocean lengths in a day without losing force or speed.”

-        “As the wave approaches shallower water, it slows down and rises to tremendous height.”

-        [Pan out, show ocean floor.]

-        “The upsurge of water is caused by the friction of the wave against the rising ocean floor.”

-        [Pan back in, rotate 45° to right. City appears]

-        “A tsunami’s destructive power is colossal, sometimes irreparable.”

-        [Wave crashes over city]

-        “Thousands of people are affected every year by tsunamis in coastal areas, especially in Japan.”

-        “There is no way to stop a tsunami once one has started, but there are defensive procedures you can take when one forms.”

-        [Cut view to mangrove trees]

-        “A common defense in India and parts of Asia is growing vegetation, such as large trees and dunes. This blunts the force of the wave when it rises onto shore.”

-        [Cut view to sea wall. Quick surging tides against wall, each growing larger than the last. Screen 45° to right]

-        “Sea walls are another protective structure, built on the coasts of Japan and the West Coast of America.”

-        “The best defense, however, is early warning, so that people may evacuate to higher ground.”

The script will be read by either a male of female voice

Musical Score

The background musical score of the video is crucial to the set mood of the video. The music must sound appropriate and in accordance with the voice of the speaker, without interrupting the script or being louder than the voice.

Model

The solution chosen to go through developmental work was Solution 2 "Serious Mood." Above is the hand drawn model of the story board for the final solution of the video. The arrows depict the motion of the objects in the picture.