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TASK:  In groups create a stop motion animation using a script.

We were given a choice of 3 or 4 scripts. The one my group chose is the story of two scientists working in a lab, in a deserted, mountain area. We follow a cut through of a lift shaft down to see their underground base. Whilst chipping away at an ice block they accidently uncover a yeti inside! The seemingly angry yeti chase them out into the forest before they are cornered by yet more yetis! They turn around in horror as the yeti catches up with them, only to be flung to the side so that the yetis rejoin their lost friend and the scientists look on in amazement!

We all felt this script was very descriptive and we could easily visualise it. In particular it was exciting to think of the possibilities in which to do the lift shaft scene. If we could do that right then we knew that could look impressive!

So to start we divided the roles into two groups. Two worked on the storyboard and settings whilst the others worked on characters and armatures. I worked on the settings. Once our roles were assigned we felt the best way start was to collect references and make drawings of the scenes and objects required. 

The first scene shows a forested