LIGHTING INTERACTIVE / ASMT 02

Naura / 0356798 / Interactive Spatial Design
GCD60904 / Interactive Design
Assignment 02: Concept & Narrative Development

Assignment 2 is a continuation of Assignment 1, where we focused on developing a storyboard, narrative outline, and mood board to visually communicate our concept—detailing how the scenes would unfold and the camera angles that would best capture them.

Before our consultation, I drafted a rough outline of the narrative, building upon the foundation established in Assignment 1. I made initial decisions on the overall structure and presentation, which I then shared with my groupmates during class. I was pleased that they agreed with the direction overall, with some adjustments made towards the ending. Additionally, Natania took the initiative to consult a friend specializing in dance to determine gestures and positions that would best represent our theme.

Our goal was to create a heartwarming yet relatable visual experience.

Week 4 Consultation (24/02/25):

Moodboard:

• Include more video clips and inspirational photos to make it more comprehensive.
• Compile individual moodboards into one cohesive board while still preserving individual details.

Visual Clarity:

• Current visuals are not clear enough to fully convey the concept.
• Consider ways to visually differentiate the characters’ backgrounds and past experiences.

Concept Concerns:

• Consider ways to visually differentiate the characters’ backgrounds and past experiences.
• Ensure the concept is strong and easily understandable for the audience.

Floor and Wall Utilization:

• Explore creative uses of the floor, such as incorporating typography or split-screen elements.
• Focus on how these elements can enhance storytelling and audience engagement.

Therefore before the next consultation, our group will do what was discussed during the consultation.

Additionally, we worked on developing the storyboard, as it had not been completed during Week 4. This step was crucial in visualizing the sequence of events, refining scene compositions, and ensuring a more structured and cohesive narrative flow.

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Week 5 Consultation (03/03/25):

Moodboard Preparation:

• Before creating the moodboard for each separate section (e.g., exposition, conflict, etc.), our group should first compile all visual inspirations into a single slide, incorporating all relevant colors and themes. This will ensure consistency and help Mr. Zeon better understand the overall visual direction.

Heart and Floor Interaction:

• This was mostly focused on the exposition part. To avoid redundancy, the heart should not appear both on the wall and within the scene. Instead, the floor will feature a distinct visual element— for example, if the heart is beating, the floor could display a pulsing effect to complement the movement.

Scene Structure:

• Scene 1 will be refined to focus on establishing the exposition and clearly introducing the narrative.

Art Style Consistency:

• All storyboards must adhere to a uniform artistic style and align with the final output format to maintain cohesiveness. 

Visual References:

• We will identify an artist or art style that closely aligns with our concept to guide our design approach.

Layering Effects: 

• The flat layer effect will be evaluated. If it supports the concept, we will keep it; otherwise, we will explore techniques to enhance depth and visual engagement.

Following Mr. Zeon's feedback, we made several key improvements to ensure a more cohesive and refined art style across all group members. These adjustments were made to maintain consistency and enhance the clarity of the overall visual presentation.

Fig 1.0 - Initial Storyboard

Fig 1.1 - Final Storyboard

Furthermore, we conducted thorough research to explore suitable background songs that would complement the emotional tone of our projection mapping. This careful selection of music aims to provide a fitting auditory foundation, enhancing the overall storytelling experience.

Fig 1.2 - Music Research Choices

Submission:

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Reflection:

This assignment has deepened my understanding of creating projection mapping content with a focus on storytelling and emotional engagement. Our project explores the themes of love and the butterfly effect, aiming to evoke a sense of personal connection and reflection from the audience.

Through this process, I realized how crucial it is to ensure that every visual element on the screen serves a purpose and contributes to the overarching narrative. Each detail, whether in color, movement, or design, plays a significant role in conveying the emotional undertones of the story, creating an immersive experience for the audience. Additionally, I learned to refine our visual content based on feedback from our lecturer. By incorporating his questions and suggestions to improve transitions and visual consistency, as a group, we were able to ensure the presentation flows smoothly, maintaining audience engagement throughout.