Story is King...and Doug.

So, I've been working on story now for quite a while. Which is a good thing, as the great minds say, "Story is King". However there comes a point where you're so wrapped up in story that you need other's opinions. I reached a 6th draft of the screenplay and showed it to many lecturers. It seemed strange, as I have received completely opposite feedback from nearly all of them, which contradicts many points they all make.

Thus, I decided to listen to all criticisms and take on board the ones that seemed to fit the main theme and story while disguarding the ones that distracted. This proved beneficial as I now seem to have a film that does actually have a meaning and yet has the potential to be quite humorous.

It's about time I started posting up some artwork and videos, so I'll start with the central main character of 'Doug'.



In a surreal and subconscious way, I seem to have created and named the main character of my film 'Doug' after my Dad Douglas, and even stranger seem to have developed him to look very very similar. I assume my Dad must have issues with going into Public toilets, and that is the reason I have decided to put him in this situation.

I have been developing my animatic recently. I am currently on my 4th revision and as soon as I have put sound in it I will upload for people to see. The first version was very basic and simply filmed storyboards, but the latest version includes some basic cutout animation to help with the feel and timing of shots. The feedback so far has been good - the story can easily be read. Which is nice.