Haymaker Films Edwin Nortey (Project Manager) David Tierney (Creative Director) Matthew DiGiuseppe (Animator) Scott Campagnolo (Modeler) Margaret Milejski (Modeler) Jaber Maycid (Modeler) Brad Dyment (Content Administrator)

Our Project 3D short film Based on “A Sound of Thunder” by Ray Bradbury 1-year production period For IMD-XXXX Fourth Year Project

“ A Sound of Thunder ” Written in 1952 by Ray Bradbury Short story about the consequences of irresponsible time travel

Main Characters Travis –Hunting guide for Time Safari Inc. Eckels –Customer –Wealthy executive

The Story in 1 Minute Eckels arrives at Time Safari Inc. Travis explains the rules: –Don’t touch anything They go back to kill a T-Rex Eckels, initially confident, flips out Alerts the Dino before team is ready

The Story in 1 Minute Dino attacks, injures a hunter Team kills it Travis sees Eckels has dirty shoes –He stepped off the clean, designated path They return home Present has changed Travis kills Eckels

Progress to Date April to September

Progress to Date - Design Our group has completed all design and planning stages of the film –Script development –Character design –Set and prop design

Design - Script Development Short story was transformed into script format Thorough editing process –Removal of dull dialogue –Modernizing and naturalization of dialogue –Addition of cinematic sequences

Design - Storyboarding Script was interpreted as storyboard panels Panels assembled into

Design - Visual Style Story written in 1950s, takes place in 2050s Many possible visual interpretations –Futuristic –“Jetsons” –Contemporary

Design - Visual Style Decision: Stylized characters in relatively realistic surroundings –Smooth characters –Contemporary-looking technology –No flying cars, etc Simplified characters will make animation easier within our timeframe

Design - Characters Character traits were identified Characters were designed visually to match personality traits

Character Design - Eckels

Character Design - Travis

Design - T-Rex T-Rex is a major element of the story –Used as an embodiment of terror Designed for effect –Scariness more important than realism –Designed with 1950s view of dinos

Creature Design - T-Rex

Design - Sets and Props Sets and props determined by detailed examination of the script All sets and props designed and drawn by hand before modeling Sets designed realistically

Progress to Date: Planning & Research Selection of appropriate tools Individual research and training in team roles Development of procedures and standards

Planning - Tool Selection Maya selected as main environment due to familiarity and access CGMuscleSystem used for dinosaur muscles

Moving Forward September to March