Gnomon Workshop: Anatomy of a Short Film - Volume One
English | Flash Video 4 1024x768 | MPEG Audio Layer 3 22050 Hz | 560 Mb

In this DVD, director Aristomenis (Meni) Tsirbas begins a special series that chronicles the process of creating a short film from scratch. This first volume reveals the crucial initial steps for getting a short film off the ground. From early character studies to the creation of all the rough storyboards, Meni candidly explains his creative process throughout in a way seldom captured on video. Since most films never get past the early stages of development, Meni shows how to push through and complete this essential step, and in doing so give the project its best chance at reaching the finish line. This is a rare opportunity to see how an acclaimed short filmmaker gets his movies done.

Topics covered:
Character exploration
Designing first pass vehicles and landscapes
Creating all the rough storyboards
Tips at fast illustration
Techniques to streamline the storyboard process
How to solve and/or get past unresolved story beats