Sunday, November 22, 2009

Paper plane video beginnings

This is an animatic, a very rough version of the movie. It shows timing and some transitions but mostly timing. The final will be in sketch form. There will probably be more sketches added and of course, fine tuning them also. I will probably add some elevator type music in the background. It will also have a link to the website and a button to press when you're ready to make the plane.

Here's the [shortened] script I used:

"We all love to communicate, we do it everyday. But are are we successful at it? Or do we get easily frustrated?
By making this simple paper airplane you can learn how to send a message and get a response.
If you don't have your paper airplane, you'll need to download it and print the template by going here.

First, take a pen and write your message in the space provided.
You are the sender so be aware of the recipient. Their age, culture, language. Make sure you can read the message. Make sure the person you want to send it to isn't asleep! Be aware of factors that could make your message end up in the wrong hands. If you want a response, how will you ask for it?
Now, let's make the plane:
When you're ready to proceed click the button and we'll start construction.

1. Ok. First fold the paper in half longways. Use your fingernail to make a good crease.
2. Now open it and fold the corners down to the middle.
3. Now, with the corners folded down, take the entire top section and fold it over.
4. Fold those outer corners in to the middle.
5. Now you'll see a small flap which you can fold up.
6. Now, pick up the plane, keeping it flat and fold it in half, so the small flap is on the outside.
7. Lay the plane on the table and fold each wing down to the dotted line. You're almost ready.
8. Now fold the wings back out and shape it a little.
9. Before you fly it, there's something else you should think about.

In any communication there is always going to be noise. Noise can be anything between you and the recipient of your message. There might be things in the way. Check to make sure the channel is open. Make sure there's not too much wind. Is it raining? Will your message get spoiled before it reaches its destination? Is the recipient even aware that you're about to send them a message? If you think about noise, chances are you'll get a message back!
Now, you've learnt about communication you're ready to send your message. Happy communicating!

And here's the plane layout itself, text still to be added:

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