Frankenstein
Concept Design
Written by Nick Dear
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The Poached Creature?
The idea of the creature being like a resurrected egg really resonated with me.
In my exploration of this narrative became the question of the egg or the chicken or the egg...?
I didn't want to just make them into cliché versions of a scientist and his invention.
I was keen on delving into the growth and initial sensory experiences of the Creature. I aim to learn with the audience through the complexities of these concepts.
I found it fascinating to explore themes of unchecked power and misplaced trust within the audience, using subtle textual cues to delve into the complex emotions of Frankenstein and the Creature.
A page of notes...
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The idea of the creature being like a resurrected egg really resonated with me.
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In my exploration of this narrative became the question of the egg or the chicken or the egg...?
Can an egg be a "cage"?
A symbol of both confinement and potential growth for both Frankenstein and his creation.
What evokes the tight condensed feeling from a cage?
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This is the cell division cycle from Embryo Development
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Can I turn this Idea into a Cage?
Can the texture change as the Creature evolves?︎︎︎
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︎︎︎ can we learn with the creature?
︎︎︎Move the lens over the cage
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Prototypes Mock up
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Preliminary storyboard scene 1-3
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Sketch for Design
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