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Author: Tina
Time Management and Planning
In order to complete the fantasy brief, time management and organisations are key. I always have a list on hand of the tasks I need to do and with this project, this was determined from the very start. However, about halfway through, I knew that I would need more than just a simple list. I needed to know where I was at all times, what needed to be done, and how best to use the time going forward. I have currently opted for three different methods of tracking my progress and deciding how to best spend my days in order […]
A Guide on Creative Writing
What is Creative Writing and how is it used? Any writing that goes outside the bounds of normal professional, journalistic, academic, or technical forms of literature, is creative writing. Typically, this type of writing puts emphasis on narrative craft and can be identified through the use of character development, literary tropes or various traditions of poetry and poetics. It can be found pretty much everywhere: • Fiction (of every genre, from sci-fi to historical dramas to romances) • Film and television scripts • Songs • Poetry • Plays • Vignettes But creative writing doesn’t have to be limited to fictitious content. It can also […]
Concept
My show is called “Age of Umbra”. The word umbra means shadow or darkness because that is the time period in which the main story is set. But to understand this a little better, let’s delve into the history of my fantasy world and some factual information. Extra Info/Facts The different species (originated from the six kinships) and their lands: Elves: Tillursir Humans: Gilgoreth, Smalbruk Orcs: Fal-Opar, Fal-Endith Fae: Nebedemer Dwarves: Gilhiltos, Taramak, Kirinorth Nereids: Lusializ, Lizzima, Zimaliz, Zimalel Tillursir, Gilgoreth, Nebedemer and the nereid seas are all kingdoms. Smalbruk is a part of Gilgoreth but is […]
Race, Culture & Folkart
Race and Culture Race (in the media) – the representation of different people with varying ethnic background, including aspects such as appearance and speech, through the use of characters. Culture (in media) – the inclusion of the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, encompassing language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts. When creating characters, and content, it is important to consider these things, because they are very real and large parts of life. Different racial groups and cultures exist worldwide, and they are what bring colour, vibrancy and exuberance to humanity. People’s differences in appearance, […]
Fantasy Genre and Characters pt.2
Following on from my earlier post on this topic, I’ve decided to continue my research by analysing fantasy films using the conventions that I already established. The first film that I will be doing some analysis on is The Golden Compass, a 2007 fantasy adventure film based on the 1995 book Northern Lights, the first novel in Philip Pullman’s trilogy His Dark Materials. The film follows Lyra Belacqua, an orphan being raised at Jordan College in Oxford, set in an alternate Earth, where a powerful church called the Magisterium strictly controls the populace’s beliefs and teachings. Every person in this world has an animal companion called a […]
Kreo Ardewulf / Lord Umber – Character Profile
General Info Birth name: Kreo Ardewulf Species: Human Given name: Umber/Lord Umber/The Dark Lord/The Dark One/The Shadow King Age: 22 (28 in our world) Height: 6’1 (185cm) Gender: Male Appearance: Dark Brown hair (turned black), Copper-coloured eyes (turned black), wears armour, a cloak covering his bottom half and a mask that hides his entire face Background Kreo is the villain of my show Age of Umber. He comes from the human kingdom in Unitaris, specifically in the country Smalbruk where he grew up an orphan on the streets. He did not remember his parents and had no […]
Title Sequences
A title sequence is a way of introducing a show: its name, brand, content, cast and crew. Title sequences are made to be iconic and memorable so that they stick in the viewers head and they not only easily recognize the show but are more likely to be drawn to it, and will watch it more. They can also be a way to call back previous events or foreshadow elements, as well as using aspects of the show to create identity. Closing sequences can be just as important and visually stunning and stimulating, hiding content like after credit […]
Age and Disability
In the media, different ages and disabilities are often presented, but it is often in a negative light. Certain age groups have trouble understanding others and lean on the negative aspects portrayed by a fraction of the population in that age range. At times, a hidden cause may be the reason behind certain behaviours, but the truth is too often ignored or overlooked, and an entire group of people end up suffering because of this. There are also some problems with age representation in fantasy. Here are some examples and their positive and negative connotations. Wizards, […]
Matte Painting + Lens Flare
Matte Painting Matte painting is a technique used in photography and special effects film making to combine two or more image elements into a single, final image, often a representation of a landscape, set, or distant location. The technique allows filmmakers to create the illusion of an environment that is not present at the filming location. It is one of the oldest and most widely applied techniques in the visual effects industry because it can help create a setting that would otherwise be too expensive, inconvenient, or impossible to film live. In both its traditional and current digital form, […]