Animation Storyboard

Initial Storyboard Creation:

For my metamorphosis animation project, I plan to design a captivating marble ball game that will transform into planets. The animation will showcase the gradual evolution from marbles to celestial bodies, highlighting the beauty of this metamorphosis process. Initially, I created a “Space Balls” storyboard on paper, outlining the sequence of events and transitions between the scenes. The storyboard depicted the transformation of marble balls into planets, highlighting each stage of the process.

Decision to Revise the Storyboard:

After reviewing the initial storyboard, I decided to revise it to enhance the transitions between the scenes and improve the overall flow of the animation. My goal was to create a smoother and more coherent visual narrative that effectively communicates the transformation process while maintaining clarity and engagement.

Revised Storyboard:

My first scene of the “Space Balls” animation is going to be the introduction of the marble balls which will slide in beautifully in the centre of the screen from the left bottom corner.

The second frame will focus on the emerging sun, which will shoot at the cluster of orbs and cause them to move in different directions.

The third frame begins with the sun having already become the centre of the solar system and the orbs beginning to orbit around it.

When a beautiful circle forms around the sun, the marble balls start rotating a full 360 degrees and transforming into planets. This showcases a mesmerizing transformation from simple objects to celestial bodies. The choice of colours for the planets is not random but I carefully planned to align with the main colours of the actual planets in our solar system. This use of colour, as described in Tufte’s theory, plays a crucial role in conveying information and creating a cohesive visual representation. By incorporating colour as a noun, this artistic display not only captivates the audience but also educates them on the distinct characteristics of the planets creatively and engagingly.

In the fifth frame, after the planets are formed, they will start to orbit and spin diagonally around the sun in different directions.

In the sixth frame, the orbit’s motion will become faster and faster until basically, planets will become unseeable due to its fast pace.

The seventh frame begins with the expanding sun which will become a supernova, followed by an explosion due to the planets orbiting the sun too fast and producing too much energy (the big blast). This unexpected twist will add a dramatic element to the plot, leaving viewers fascinated by the sudden and intense transformation. The transition from a calm planetary formation to a powerful supernova explosion will create a striking contrast, evoking a range of emotions in the audience.

The ending scene will be a black screen where the title of the “Marble Balls” will appear the will fade out in preparation for the final music credits which I am planning to use to enhance the overall experience for the viewers.

In conclusion, my metamorphosis animation project aims not only to show the gradual evolution of marble into planets but also to present a fascinating twist with the sun going supernova. By combining elements of transformation and surprise, animation will offer a unique and immersive viewing experience that will leave a lasting impact on audiences.