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introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For our Visual Narrative project, we learned to communicate stories and develop three dimensional characters both visually and through writing. In English, we analyzed several short stories before developing our own character and writing our own story. In Digital Media, we recorded and edited an audio version of our finished story, and learned to use Illustrator to create thumbnail art for it. Finally in Animation, we worked in small groups to write, storyboard, animate, and edit a short narrative animation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I really value the storytelling skills I gained through this project! I gained a lot of writing skills and also got better at communicating stories visually. I learned to better use Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, and Pro tools throughout this project, which will also be very helpful in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

story<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Before writing our story for English, we did a lot of planning surrounding our characters and plot to make sure they felt realistic. We answered a character starter questionnaire that helped us plan out lots of details about our character’s background, personality, living situation, etc. that may not make it in the story but still help it feel more real. We also completed a protagonist-based plot map, where we planned out the want\/need of our character, and how they would achieve (or not achieve) those things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I had a few different sources of inspiration for my story. I wanted to make it queer, since I am queer and I want to create more queer representation. I had a lot of fun playing around with how to make writing clear while using multiple pronouns for a person. I also wanted my character (Dorian) to struggle with social anxiety. Social anxiety is something I and a lot of the people I love struggle with, and it’s something I wanted to explore and express through writing. Since this story was a flash fiction, it had to be short, and so I also chose to have Dorian write poems that were shown between sections of the story. This was one way that I was able to communicate more with fewer words. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To produce the audio version of my story, I first had to record it. This was probably the biggest struggle for me, since (as I said before) I have social anxiety. Recording myself is quite nerve-wracking, but I did somewhat enjoy it once I was able to get a little more comfortable with it. I recorded several takes of each section in my closet for less background noise\/echo, and then transferred the audio to Pro Tools. I took the best parts of each take and put it together, then adding music and sound effects throughout to make it feel more immersive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Producing the audio was definitely the most stressful part since I had to record it, but I think it was really good practice for me, and I did get a lot better with audio editing throughout it! My favorite part of this project was definitely the writing. I learned so much about storytelling, and definitely became more conscious of the structure. I learned a lot from the peer review and feedback I got from Mr. Greco as well! Revising it was definitely when I learned the most, I really value that process. And now, here is the final story below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

bookstore girl<\/h3>\n\n\n\n