Maisie Tuckett

My Adaptation storyboard

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:29:53 -0400

My Adaptation storyboard

My story adaptation: The Siren (draft)

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:34:54 -0400

King Midas falls deeply in love with a young woman who is a servant at his Castle.
He has been married for 15 years to the Queen and has 3 children
His love for the young woman is so over powering that he feels he must have her
One night, the King is awake late in the outside corridors and sees the girl alone in the castle
So desperate to have her, he runs to her and presses her body against the castle wall and begins to make love to her
He soon realises that the girl is crying and he becomes outraged that his love for her is not mutual
In a burst of fury he strangles the young girl to death
A servant boy witnesses the murder and fails to hide himself from the event
The boy panics and runs from the King
Scared that he will be exposed, the King claims that the boy tried to kill him, and orders him to be executed
A year later, the King is travelling by boat to visit his brother
On a misty night, the King is alone on the deck and is reminded of the events that happened one year ago and the love he had for the servant girl
Through the mist, he spies a mild glow from some rocks in the distance
The king is possessed by the light and moves closer to the edge of the boat
A beautiful, naked woman with a long fish tail for legs was gently singing on the rocks
She is crying and as the boat got closer the King could see that it was the young servant girl
She looks up at the King and he falls to his knees in terror
The king regains eye contact with the girl and once again is possessed
He crawls to the side of the boat and the girl edges him to the rocks
Without thought, he is lead into the rocks by the woman and is seduced by her
The girl takes his hand and slowly drags the king into the sea and drowns him

http://ladyofspiders.wordpress.com/2008/09/18/the-fisherman-and-the-siren/

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:42:54 -0400

http://ladyofspiders.wordpress.com/2008/09/18/the-fisherman-and-the-siren/

oscar wilde : the fisherman and his soul

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:42:39 -0400

oscar wilde : the fisherman and his soul

The fisherman and the Siren By Fredrick Lord Leighton

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:15:25 -0400

The fisherman and the Siren By Fredrick Lord Leighton

My adaptation choice: Fisherman and the Siren

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:14:32 -0400

I have chosen to adapt the Fisherman and the Siren, a painting by Fredrick Lord Leighton.

I find this painting really interesting, and the un answered questions about the symbolism within the painting are intriguing. I would like to create a short story that focuses on the themes of temptation, control and mythology.

CS notes 15/04/13

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:00:03 -0400

During this lesson, we watched Disneys Pinocchio and compared it to a summary of the original story written by Carlo Collodi. The story is a collection of newspaper short stories, and this is evident from the active nature of the story. There as so many elements with in the story and Disney have taken just a pew sections of this in their famous adaptation.

I hadn’t actually seen the Disney film before this, and i was surprised by the lack of reference to Pinocchio’s growing nose when he lies as it is commonly known that this is the main focus of the story. Disney’s version focuses on choices, and identifying the difference between right and wrong and the consequences of these decisions.

CS notes 08/04/13

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:26:32 -0400

Tim Burton’s adaptation of Frankenstein in ‘Frankenweenie’

During this lesson we watched the stop motion film Frankenweenie. The film is about a young boy, Victor Frankenstein who brings his pet dog back to life after it is hit by a car. Other than the main character having the same name as in the original and the creation of life, there wasn’t actually many similarities to the original, as many other famous stories were referenced in the film, such as Godzilla. Both character’s shared similar personalities; lonely, intelligent and dealing with grief, yet in Frankenweenie, the young boy is not disgusted or frightened what so ever by the dogs appearance. And with the support from his family, both boy and his dog share a happy life together while experiencing some spooky monsters throughout, causing the characters to make life threatening decisions.

This film is just one example of many Frankenstein adaptations, and shows how just a small element of a story can be transformed into an entirely new one.

bibliography: book/ research

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:45:03 -0400

1. plot summaries

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/frankenstein/section1.rhtml

2. research into industrial revolution

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_Revolution

3. Mary Shelly’s background

http://www.biography.com/people/mary-shelley-9481497

Frankenstein: structure

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:41:53 -0400

1. Preface

2. From the point of view of Robert Walton in letter format, there are 4 letters written to his sister while on an expedition to the North Pole. The final letter explains how Robert and his crew came to find a lost man Victor Frankenstein, who has an extra ordinary story to tell the crew.

3. Chapters 1-24 in point of view of Victor Frankenstein. Structure is written as if he were telling the story to the crew.

4. The final section of the novel, in which Walton continues the story, completes the framing narrative. Walton’s perception of Victor as a great, noble man ruined by the events described in the story adds to the tragic conclusion of the novel.

Frankenstein: deeper meanings

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:37:00 -0400

Written during the industrial revolution, Frankenstein provokes the reader to explore their own thoughts on a growing in knowledge and technology throughout society. It asks specifically the question of whether it is right to repair and modify the human body, and how far this process can be taken before is no longer be human. Victor Frankenstein demonstrates this act, as he blindly creates a monster, forced into the human world without knowledge of human emotion or behaviour.

It breaches the debate between whether our acts are reflected by nature of nurture. Can a child be born evil? or is it the life it is exposed to that leads it to make the choice?

Frankenstein is obviously struggling with the death of his Mother and it could be this grieving state of mind that leads to his obsession with bringing the inanimate object to life.

The monsters agonising hate for its exterior and un natural birth causes it to act in fear, however this grows into anger, and the monster becomes enraged with hatred to its creator for selfishly bringing such misery to life. When the Monsters tells his tale, it is soon discovered that he was not born evil, despite his horrific appearance, he was just an innocent creature. However, it is the upsetting responses to his exterior from humans that leave him in anger.

Mary Shelly: historical background

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:01:00 -0400

Mary Shelly was born 1797, London. Her mother an author and feminist who died giving birth to Mary. Her mother’s career perhaps influential for Mary’s ability as a woman to be a successful and educated writer.
Mary met a Poet named Percy when she was in her teens, and began having an affair with him. Percy’s wife drowned herself during the affair, therefore Mary and Percy got married soon after, when she was just 19.
From 1815-1819, 4 of her children died in infancy and in 1822, Percy drowned off of the shore of Tuscany.
The Novel began during a summer holiday in the Swiss Alps. As it was rainy and cold, many nights were spent telling ghost stories, which inspired her horror story.
It is thought that Mary’s husband Percy Shelly, and his friends, including George Gordon and Lord Byron, both outstanding literary figures and a bit outside the mainstream in lifestyle made a heavy influence on her writing abilities. Percy also edited the book before publishing.

Story adaptations option one: Frankenstein

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:49:00 -0400

Analysis of Frankenstein by Mary Shelly 1818

Genre: Gothic horror/ science fiction

The novel begins with a series of letters from explorer Robert Walton, to his sister Mrs. Saville, who lives in England. The first letter dates December 11th, 17- . His ship is on a dangerous voyage to the North pole.
during letters 2-3, Walton explains in detail his lack of friends, and loneliness while on the isolated boat.
in letter 4, the ship sets sail between ice while Walton and his ship men spot a sledge guided by a gigantic creature about half a mile away.
The next day, they find another man stranded on a sleigh, starving and scared. In intrigue they invite him onto the boat and nurse him to stabilaty. It is here that Walton begins his fascination with the stranger, as he prepares himself to hear the man’s tale.
The novel then continues to Chapter one, from the strangers point of view, who is later established as Victor Frankenstein.
He begins with his background, describing his family and the love for Elizabeth, his adopted sister. He explains how his family came to find her, and how he grew to love and nurture her. His passionate words about his family and adolescent life, build the foundation of the inevitable tragedy to come in the future. He highlights the terror with words such as ‘fate and fatal’
It is also during the next few chapters where the reader discovers his fascination of life, science and nature, which will soon lead to his scientific creations.
Encouraged by his professors at university to pursue his studies in sciences, philosophy and chemistry, he isolates himself from his family in Geneva and begins to study anatomy in greater depth.
He begins to construct a being, while increasingly neglecting everything, growing obsessed with completing his creature.
Blinded before by the creatures horrific shell, when Victor brings it to life, he is horrified by its awful appearence. He tries to ignore the event, sleeping in the next room, yet he is troubled by nightmares about Elizabeth and his mother’s corpse. He wakes to discover his monster looming over his head.
The story then continues as the monster escapes, causing chaos throughout the land, seeking vengeance on its creator.

Contextual studies notes on brief 11/03/13

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:27:53 -0400

Story adaptations

theme
plot
story
genre

Brief

500 word story
1500 analysis/process/critical
research blog
harvard referencing
reading/research
watch film adaptations
short analysis/ pitch
drawn storyboard

Benefits of story adaptations

marketing story to specific audience
language barriers
explore trans-media
begins new stories from other character’s points of view

Meanings

superficial meanings (eg. the shark in jaws)
deeper meanings (eg. the complex relationships during a divorce in jaws)

Genre

time
place
visual
film language

Genres

action
adventure
comedy
children’s films
documentary
fantasy
horror
romance
science fiction
war
western

Structure

finding a starting point
condensing scenes
eliminating scenes
changing the focus

Character

true character
characterisation

(the most interresting character’s are those that have both of these elements and contradict each other. for example, ‘Wreck-it-Ralph’ is portrayed as a huge bully, with violent fists, however on the inside he is a soft and friendly character with good morals)

Final company Information

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:22:00 -0500

Information about Company name and Product

Company name:

Niio

Tag line:

Always connected

Mission statement:

Niio is built from the world’s leading technical communication designers. With with stores opening in most main cities around the world, Niio supplies work to around 15,000 employees and counting. Niio is london based, but has top designers from the United states, Japan and Germany.

Company vision:

We strive to invent and develop the best products in technical communication.

Company Ethos:

Niio is a luxury communication gadget brand, bringing the world tomorrow’s technology today.

Brand identity:

We promise to always keep you connected

Products sold:

Smart phones, tablets, sound systems and gadgets

Estimated future revenue: $1.349 billion USD (2011)

Estimated future operating income: $1.496 billion USD (2011)

Product name:

Attom touch

Product:

The company’s latest creation is a phone which is planted into the palm of a hand. It comes with a graphics tablet which activates all information to be downloaded and displayed when touched with hand. Inspired by brain networking cells and cutting edge communications technology, the Attom touch allows instant telephone communication. Its voice activation combined with hand finger gestures allow easy usage and quick connectivity allow calls to be made instantly.

A microscopic chip is inserted into each fingertip, and one sensor pad is injected into the palm of the hand and one chip at the back of the ear. The procedure is painless, but can only be installed by a Niio Touch specialist.

Customers:

25-35 year olds
businessmen/ city based
music: house/ alternative/ indie/ recent bands
they read magazines such as ‘GQ’, ‘mens health’ and ‘Stealth’
they watch programs such as “Breaking Bad”, ‘Game of Thrones” and “8/10 cats”
they enjoy downloading the newest blockbuster films through their streaming devices or going to the cinema
they take pride in their fashion, buying expensive brands and staying on trend with tailored suits
hobbies may include climbing, going to the gym, cinema, socialising in bars and dinner events

USP:

The product’s unique selling point is that this phone is planted into the hand as apposed to other mobile devices that are carried.

forbes article

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:53:26 -0500

forbes article:

This is a very helpful article that pin points the best ways in which to brand your company, thinking about memorable logos and brand name.

CS notes 04/01/13

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:15:00 -0500

There are 4 different types of writing:

-Expository (informative, recipe etc)

-descriptive (reviews, film descriptions)

-persuasive (speeches)

Think about what style is trying to be achieve in writing pieces.

Bring in facts into persuasive writing to prove argumanet and give reader trust.

CLAIM

1. state your argument:

Eg. “we believe our company can give you the best branding for your new product”

LOGOS

2. facts, numbers, information

-e.g 9/10 people were…. there are 200 calories in..

PATOS

3. getting people happy with their choice/ product will make a difference.

ETHOS

4. make them know about you, casually about your work so that they trust you.

KAIROS

5. try to convince the audience that this issue is so important that they must act now

-put pressure on the audince

e.g “there are only 200 jabs left so act now to keep your family flu safe”

RESEARCH

6. research to help argument (LOGOS)

-communication

-show the benefits and what they’ll lose.

Marketing the company

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:28:32 -0500

COMPANY STORES

-stores will be set around selected cities around the world, such as America, Japan, England, China, Germany, France, however most products will be purchased online.

TV ADVERTS

-this company will not have any tv adverts, as they strive to produce an ‘exclusive’, ‘luxury’ product and I believe the tv advert would be too much of a wide audience to talk directly at the target audience.

MAGAZINES

-adverts for product will be placed in high end magazines, mens magazines and gadget magazines

-MARKETTING

-selected products will be given to popular gadget programs to give the audience their opinoon on the product

EVENTS/LAUNCH

-in major cities, people will be invited to try out glove version of the phone (phone without implant) to get a feel of the product. This will take place in a film festival style event, with all NIIO comapny products being used to show the films.

- activites invlolving useing the product.

-artists will be invited to be creative with the products and produce pieces that will be at the events, and then placed as a focal point in stores.

logo design for company ‘Niio’ in...

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:11:13 -0500

logo design for company ‘Niio’ in “bebas” font

The bang & olufsen website has great font and logo

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:44:41 -0500

The bang & olufsen website has great font and logo:

This company aims at wealthy, trendy people who are into their technical gadgets, therefore this is a good example of what the company will be aiming for.