From Script to Screen: Character Influence Map

Chicken Influence Map:

When designing my character, I looked at films such as Chicken Run and Ice Age, as well as images of rubber chickens. I feel that the rubber texture of my character will look best in a Pixar-like style, i.e Toy Story. The plasticine models used in Chicken Run gave me some ideas on how to shape the chicken's face so that it looks rubbery and will cause an audience to engage with the character. I looked at the character Sid, from Ice Age, as his body shape is similar to what I had in mind for my chicken. Also, his movement and flexibility can help me to develop the bendy quality of my character.

Secret Lairs: Influence Maps

 

As my character lives in early medieval times and sails a Viking style long boat, I have chosen to set his lair inside a cave instead of part of a pirate ship. Within the cave I want to include stolen treasure and weapons as well as the remains of a sea monster, similar to those featured in the 16th century map Carta Marina. I also looked at the black beaches in Iceland and sea caves.

Carta Marina, 16th Century created by Olaus Magnus

Secret Lairs: Influence Maps

Here are my initial influence maps for this project. The first map relates to my research into medieval pirate ships. Viking's decorated the front of their vessels with dragons to ward off sea monsters. I plan to explore this style of design in my lair.

This second map includes images of sea caves which I plan to use to help design my space.

Influence Maps