Storyboards

I have studied each shot of the movie clip of Open Range, from composition to camera placement and movement. This entire clip consists of hand held camera shots. So compositing may be a challenge and some tracking will be required using the Maya Live plugin.

Below are the storyboard for the chosen clip.

Below are more storyboards of the same clip. In these boards I have analysed each shots potential regarding visual effects. The writing in red indicates that there are far too many variables/ obstacles or problems that would make the introduction of visual effects very difficult. For example if the camera is moving to much then extensive tracking is needed. Some shots do not have appropriate tracking positions, others do not provide sufficient masking opportunities for objects to pass behind as various subjects/ objects are out of focus.

Writing in green indicates where I have analysed shots which have good opportunities to include visual effects. For example, these shots do have sufficient tracking points or are static enough to import 3D structures or animated flying craft. These shots may also

have plenty of sky space which is excellent for placing and animating hovering vehicles.

The Storyboards above indicate where I shall place my 3D structures and hovering vehicles within the environment and. I have also illustrated certain vehicle paths.