Saturday, September 30, 2006

Deconstruction By Elements : Dynamics Behind Story Building



Final Flight of the Osiris
Directed byAndy Jones
Writing credits Andy Wachowski (written by) &Larry Wachowski (written by)

(Market& Industry Specifications )

Classification :
Animated Short

Animated Medium
3d Animation

Mode of Distribution
DVD released

Audience
Young Adults - Adults

Genre
Romantic Tragedy/ Sci Fi

(Material Specifications)

Idea
1) What if Romeo and Juliet are players in the Matrix?
2) Diagonal Storytelling

Story Components
Object : Love
Theme: True Love is a tragedy
Conflict: Duty vs Love

Story Spine : Structure
3 Acts Template / 5 Beats Set-up : Formula

Plot Structure:
Love Plot : mode - sentiment

Plot Pattern
Triangle (archetypes)
1) Romeo
2)Juliet
3) destiny


Short Premise :
After discovering a force of machines on their way to Zion, a crew of a the hovercraft Osiris attempt to warn the city using the Matrix.


If we deconstruct the animated short, it will look like this. Essentially, by identifying the elements, we are able to come up with a more clearer picture with regards to the direction of the vision as well as the operationalization of the mission. In the next blog, we will deconstruct the story in the animated feature into five beats. Keep in touch.

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