Workshop in E L A S T I C Movie Time
October 6th, 1997
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In Consideration of Character and Action

Class Discussion:

2 PM: Speaker - On performance technique
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Weaving a scenario: setting, character, promise
Approaches to Navigation


Assignment for October 20th:

Develop treatment for scenario with your character for WWW world; Include discussion of agency: how are participants interacting with the character and with each other? how does gossip travels in and among people and characters in this world. Will gossip among fans gain visibility for this character?


Readings and Viewings for October 20th:

  • Davenport, Smarter Tools for Storytelling: Are they just around the corner
  • Edward Branigan, "Levels of Narration,"
  • Frank Thomas, Olie Johnson, selection from "Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life."