An assignment for LCC 2730 Constructing the Moving Image.

1. Virtual Camera Project
LCC 2730 Constructing the Moving Image
Spring 2011
Nettrice R. Gaskins

2. Mise-en-scene
Mise-en-scène or "placing on stage" is an expression used to describe the
design aspects of a theatre or film production, which essentially means
"visual theme" or "telling a story"—both in visually artful ways through
storyboarding, cinematography and stage design, and through direction.

3. Character
The combination of qualities or features that distinguishes one actor from
another can be very distinct. Helen Parr, aka Elastigirl is a character in the
film The Incredibles. In addition to being a superhero she is a dedicated
spouse and mother. Costume is another element to consider.

4. Set Design
An important element of "putting in the scene" is set design—the setting of
a scene and the objects (props) there in. Set design can be used to amplify
character emotion or the dominant mood of a film, or to establish aspects
of the character. Space is another element to consider.

5. Lighting
The intensity, direction, and quality of lighting have a profound effect on
the way an image is perceived. Light (and shade) can emphasize texture,
shape, distance, mood, time of day or night, season, glamour; it affects the
way colors are rendered, both in terms of hue and depth, and can focus
attention on particular elements of the composition.

6. Color
Related to lighting (value) color can be used to emphasize distance,
mood, time of day or night, season, etc. Creating color sketches or scripts
before-hand will help when constructing your scene in Unity 3D.

7. Open Design
Later in this course you will brainstorm a group project related to the
general theme, using media and techniques of your choice – i.e. collage,
assemblage, drawing & painting, writing, etc., from a variety of sources.

8. The Assignment
Use the Maya Comic Project as a
storyboard to set up a scene that
includes your objects, camera
movements, sound, and effective
mise-en-scene to stage a dramatic
scene using the tools available.
In The Invention of Hugo Cabret,
Hugo is haunted by the story of a
train crash that happened many
years earlier at the train station in
Paris where he lives. This
event/scene was recreated in the
film Hugo.