Sunday, March 6, 2011

IDEATION

SHAPE BORROWING


Shape Borrowing is a design tool which borrows other kind of shapes from different objects to improve a design practically and cosmetically.It is inspired from things around us like nature and animals to create new designs.


SCAMPER TECHNIQUE


Scamper is an acronym which stands for Substitute(What else can be used for a certain function or part),Combine(Blend two functions into one),Adapt(How can the product be used for other functions),Modify(What can be added or minimised),Put to other use(New ways to use it),Eliminate(Remove certain parts to improve on it) and Rearrange(Arrange in a certain pattern to improve it)

Monday, February 28, 2011

STORYBOARDING

What is a storyboard?


-A storyboard visually tells the story of an animation panel by panel.


How do we create a storyboard?


-Most commonly, storyboards are drawn in pen or pencil.Use basic shapes, stick figures, and simple backgrounds. If you draw your storyboard frames on index cards, you can rearrange them to move parts of the the story around.


When can a storyboard be useful?


-Creating a storyboard will help you plan your animation out shot by shot. You can make changes to your storyboard before you start animating, instead of changing your mind later.