Layout and Leadership
Storyboard to Staging
This collection of ‘layout shots’ from Pop Paper City is presented alongside a simple annotation to reveal specific thought and process.
As Head of Layout, Ian used his visual storytelling experience to shape over 30 episodes, across storyboard, environment and assets. As the lead layout artist, he devised a rule set for camera and composition, to build a recognisable and consistent style for the new series.
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Be concise. Be efficient. You are not writing a novel here …. We are writing pictures: if you can’t ‘see’ it, it doesn’t belong on the page.
Jaws Bite 03: Efficient Process
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Over the past decade, Ian has furthered his knowledge of the mechanics of visual storytelling by identifying how images can guide the senses to promote the audience experience through meaning and emotion. He has sought to practice and teach storycraft through the development of his own original work and holds a current and developing portfolio of screenwriting.
* script samples available on request
The academic study of Screenwriting and Visual Storytelling bring Ian’s career full circle. His insightful judgement leads to the imagination of targeted, efficient and meaningful imagery, with a rare and insightful appreciation of process.
Script, story and development consultation.
3D layout and lighting. Design and production.
Please get in touch to discuss how I might help you achieve your next visual project.
Contact
ian@tactilecinematic.com