Character Development: Verifying the Villain

For when the Good guy isn't enough.

Today I've been looking into a general area of Stereo-Typical Western Sheriff for my villain. I've created a back story for him, allowing me to give a better vision of what he could look like.

He is a Bastard. He lost his father and has become mean and evil because he cannot have what he desires. He lashes out at people when he can't get his own way. He feels entitled to have anything and everything.

He is mis-understood. He just wants to have a relationship with a father like figure, but he can't because he is too up front and confrontational to everyone. He want's the Emperors Sword because it is a stunning item, a cherish-able item.

Below are some examples of Western Sheriffs' (Correct apostrophe?)

I have been trying to think of how to make him more meaner, but very subtle, and I believe the image below shows that quite well. He has all the features I'm after, including his gun.

I will carry this idea through and I shall keep you updated.

Thanks for reading.

Dan.

Character Development: Finding a Hero

Finding a Hero That Suits The Job.

In choosing a hero you need to consider lots of things. Who are they? What are they? Why do they do what they do? What is their background? 

I have established that I would like the Hero to be a Young Female, this would make for better emotions - Sad - Happy - Mischief.

In writing I have noted that the young female would be Sweet and Friendly, and she would never let anyone down on purpose. She is Kind, Responsible, and also doesn't like to be confronted. 

Her Parents are in possession of an Emperors Sword. They were murdered in an attempt to steal it. She is now looking for the killer in a bid for revenge.

She is usually very shy, and doesn't like meeting new people.

I have yet to decide upon a Flaw/Phobia and a Bad Side, this will give our Hero a fully resolved Personality and Background.

Next up, Villain Development.

Character Development: A New Beginning

A New Beginning to prove to myself.

The project starts with my random words - Western - Ninjas - For this I will look into different media, films, and books to try and get a better understanding of both of the subjects. From that I will then work on choosing and developing characters - Hero - Villain - SideKick.

Once I have developed the characters to a workable standard, I will then work on one of the three characters and fully develop it.

The OutCome will be a fully resolved character with colour swatches, full turn-arounds, and maybe a few location concepts.

Horoscopes Anyone?

Well.. I just logged in to my iGoogle page, and I saw a horoscope box. All it asked for was my D.O.B. I don't usually believe or even read the Horoscopes but I thought what the heck I'll have a look..

You may be more confident today as you restart a project that was recently set aside. Perhaps a dreamy moment has you thinking about making your life more pleasant. But if you take a deep breath and pay careful attention to what you're feeling in your gut, you might catch a glimpse of where your life is heading. However, caution is advised, for you could push hard only to find that you're reaching for the wrong goal.

Strange or what.. Restarting a project that was recently set aside, could this be 1 Becomes 2? Or could it even be referencing starting Uni work again. Pay careful attention to what you're feeling in your gut, meaning actually get my work done without wasting time etc.. Reaching for the wrong goal, I'm definately not going to look further into this one.. I enjoy CG Arts, but could this even be referring to the project which we are starting today..

Well... The strangeness over.. Welcome everyone to returning to UCA. I read on the group blog that we are starting @ 11.30 in Lecture Theatre 1. I hope that's correct. But I'll be there so I will see you all soon.

Until Then....

Re-Enrolled for Year 2!

Hello everyone!

Just a heads up, I enrolled again and I have received a list of Units for this year;

Narrative
Character
Transcription
Models & Metaphors
PostModernism
Research (Framing Practice)

I'm looking forward to the Narrative and Character Units.

I also look forward to seeing you all again.