Yurei TEASER (Short Version) (AO3: Develop and realize the project)

Yurei Teaser from James Rice on Vimeo.

This is a very short teaser for Yurei, it also demonstrates the art, colour and animation style. The title wont appear english in the final version as all animes feature the original japanese text in the titles. I will make note of this when it comes to the final version.

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Animation TEST (AO3: Develop and Realize the project)

This is a very quick animation test to demonstrate the quality of the animation expected to see in the final product. This demonstration has aspects missing such as colour, voices and backgrounds but it provides me with important experience I need to continue on making the final product.

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Project Gantt Chart UPDATE 12/12/10 (AO1: Manage the Project)

-Gantt Chart Updated 10/12/10- (Click to Enlarge)

As far as the evidence goes, I am lacking in AO3 uploads which I should take time to look into. I will tackle this by using my holidays to upload things I havent done yet.  √ - Completed (AO1 Manage the Project)

Yurei EPISODE Storyboards (AO3: Develop and Realize the Project)

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Storyboards for Yurei

Characters in scene: Sadako, Tarot Reader, Ghostling

In this section, Sadako is very excited to have her tarot cards read. She is very dissapointed when she finds out the owner is a raving lunatic. She leaves with undoubtful intentions of never goin back, as she passes by the road she spots a small ghostly figure in the tree.

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Characters in this scene: Sadako, Ayumu

In this section, Sadako gets drenched by rain and runs into an old house for shelter. As she looks around the place, she is spotted by Ayumu who jumps out urging her to leave this place. Sadako insists she stays because of the rain, Ayumu lets her stay but orders her to be quiet. Sadako asks her why she is gazing at a picture on the wall, She explains it is her fiance whom she is to marry tomorrow. Sadako sneers at the serious looking picture and wonders if Ayumu is mad.

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Characters in this scene: Sadako, Ayumu, Lord Noire

In this section, Noire emerges at a nearby balcony laughing. He runs into the room behind him and reveals he is happy about Sadako's presence. He thinks to himself what a marvelous soul she must have, He plots to extract it so he can devour it for himself rather than use one of his usual wicked souls. Ayumu is now trying to get Sadako as far away as possible.

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Characters in this scene: Sadako, Ayumu, Lord Noire

In this section, Lord Noire appears out of nowhere to greet Sadako. Ayumu rushes over to explain she was just seeing Sadako out. Noire suggests she stays for a while for the rain to let up. He sends Ayumu to her room whilst he asks Sadako if she's hungry, she says yes and they go down the hall.

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Characters in this Scene: Sadako, Ayumu, Lord Noire, Ghost Figures

In this section, Lord Noire takes Sadako down the hallway towards the dining hall. Sadako notices the same ghost like figures she saw earlier. She stares at them as they warn her not to proceed. Lord Noire interveins before they can finish. Noire changes the subject by telling her there is a elevator that goes straight to the dining hall. The lift goes up as Sadako pants in fear of the lift crashing down on  top of them.

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Characters in this Scene: Sadako, Lord Noire, The Chair

In this section, Sadako and Noire enter the dining hall, Noire asks Sadako to sit down but doesnt really have much choice as the Chair grows arms and drags her to the table and sits her down.

NOTE: The story will be shortened a lot due to time left to realize the outcome.

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Project Task completion checklist UPDATE 05/12/10 (AO1: Manage the Project)

-Checklist Updated 21/11/10-                                                                                    

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After drawing out the storyboards, I am finding the animation alot easier and will progress with no problems other than battling against time. I can tackle this by spending a few hours after college working on this not neglecting my research and project management.

Green - Completed

Yellow - In Progress

Orange - High Priority

Blue - MUST be completed soon

Grey - Not Complete

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Project Gantt Chart UPDATE 05/12/10 (AO1: Manage the Project)

-Gantt Chart Updated 04/12/10- (Click to Enlarge)

After another week I have finally come to animating and voice work which is good as this means I am still on schedule, I need to go back to research during the holidays as it is seriously lacking and will become a major problem.  √ - Completed (AO1 Manage the Project)

Ayumu ORIGINAL Character Design (AO3: Develop and Realise the Project)

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Character: Ayumu

Voice Actor: Tanya Walker

This is the final design for Ayumu the main heroine of the anime, her design is based off yurei's attire but less sinister and has a lighter colour scheme.

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