The experimental unit’s started with initial goal was to create three distinct storyboards, each of which explored a different narrative, character, and environment. Dan Harmon’s Story Circle methodology was used to help structure the sequences successfully. This method helps to break down each story into clear and purposeful sections, providing a consistent flow from the original setup to the resolution.
Dan Harmon’s Story Circle is a storytelling framework designed to structure narratives around character transformation and universal storytelling principles. It consists of eight steps, forming a circular path that characters follow through a journey of growth and change
Using the Story Circle allowed for the development of engaging arcs that emphasized character growth and meaningful stakes within the narratives. Each storyboard represented a unique concept with distinct world-building and characters, showcasing diverse settings and themes. These initial ideas remain in the rough draft stage but serve as a foundation for further refinement and exploration in future weeks.
An example of one of the stories and it’s thought-out world-building
While I thoroughly enjoyed fleshing out the ideas for my storyboards, particularly developing the worlds and characters, I found myself struggling with translating these concepts into visual sequences.
Sketching the storyboard was especially challenging when it came to determining effective camera angles to convey the mood and pacing of each scene. Balancing dynamic compositions with narrative clarity proved to be a complex task, as I aimed to ensure each frame not only communicated the story but also captured the emotional essence of the moment.
Despite these difficulties, the process highlighted the importance of visual storytelling and provided valuable insight into areas where I can improve.