What's
Inside
A guide to the presentation structure.
What to Evaluate
Focus on creative direction. Ignore technical polish for now.
Focus On
Key areas requiring your feedback
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Color palette and overall mood Does it feel right for the story emotions?
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Camera angles and framing choices Cinematic language and composition.
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Storytelling elements and narrative impact Clarity of the visual metaphors.
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Character Concept Direction General vibe of the characters (not faces).
Ignore For Now
These will be addressed in production
- Minor consistency between shots
- Final polish and high-res rendering
- Technical montage timing
- Audio mixing and sound design
Relationship Origin
The Honeymoon Phase. Colorful and radiant?
Deep Dive
The Cliff Scene We're exploring three distinct visual approaches for this scene.
Original Style
Illustrated, painterly approach
Alternative Styles
Experimental visual treatments
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Hyper-Realistic Approach
Photorealistic rendering with dramatic lighting
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Mountain Retreat
The escape to the mountains. A moment of false tranquility before the storm. Isolation amplifies. Trust erodes.
Photorealistic Detail
Compare how hyper-realism changes the emotional impact.
The Surveillance
Scene of Simona being surveilled by the camera.
Hyper-Realism
Live Feed • CAM-01A
Míša at the Theater
A moment of stolen freedom. Art becomes refuge. But even here, the shadows follow.
The Nightmare
The dark episodes of family life. Simon struggles as a kid.
The Murder
A rough reference of possible shots for the scene.
Character Directions
Faceless/vague characters as abstract concept art?
Proposed
Directions
Four distinct paths for the visual evolution of the series.
Evolving Style Arc
Begins with vibrant color animation, gradually desaturating into high-contrast realistic B&W as the drama intensifies.
Style Diversity
A distinct visual style for every major scene. Faces remain hidden, but character identity is preserved through unique silhouettes and motifs.
Realism Focus
Consistent hyper-realistic rendering. Simona's face is shown to anchor emotion, while Boris remains an unseen, looming presence.
Concept Art Style
A committed artistic sketch style throughout. Faceless, vague, and abstract characters living in a world of emotional impressionism.
Visual
Variables
Style
Style Consistency
Character Consistency
Character Faces
Mood Evolution
Next Steps
Style & Consistency
Settle on the stylistic direction and lock in the level of character consistency required.
Episode Count
Figure out the exact number of episodes to craft B-roll sequences for.
Timing & Pacing
Establish the specific duration and length for every sequence.
Storyboarding
Craft detailed storyboards for each of the approved episodes for later animation.
Thank You!
Laniameda • 2025