Fengyu Hao Thesis Instructor: Anezka Sebek Writing Instructor: Barbara Morris Fengyu Hao Thesis Instructor: Anezka Sebek Writing Instructor: Barbara Morris Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming Fengyu Hao1 / 20 Thesis Statement "Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming" is comprised of two 2D/3D animated shorts that offer an entertaining and educational alternative to public school safety information that demonstrates the best course of action for earthquake safety. Target audience: kids ages 6 to 9 who are living in seismic zones. Thesis Statement "Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming" is comprised of two 2D/3D animated shorts that offer an entertaining and educational alternative to public school safety information that demonstrates the best course of action for earthquake safety. Target audience: kids ages 6 to 9 who are living in seismic zones. Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming Fengyu Hao2 / 20 Domain map Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming Fengyu Hao3 / 20 Characters Name: Xiao-Ming Age: 8 years old Hobby: drawing Name: Duo Duo Age: secret Hobby: eating Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming Fengyu Hao4 / 20 Characters Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming Fengyu Hao5 / 20 Characters Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming Fengyu Hao6 / 20 Characters Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming Fengyu Hao7 / 20 Characters Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming Fengyu Hao8 / 20 Look and Feel Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming Fengyu Hao9 / 20 Animatic Chapter 1 vimeo link:Animatic Chapter 1 vimeo link: Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming Fengyu Hao10 / 20 Animatic Chapter 2 vimeo link:Animatic Chapter 2 vimeo link: Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming Fengyu Hao11 / 20 Animation Test Test1:Test2:Animation Test Test1:Test2: Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming Fengyu Hao12 / 20 Distribution The animation shorts are going to be shown in school. They are also going to be available on earthquake education web sites. Ideal websites include: Distribution The animation shorts are going to be shown in school. They are also going to be available on earthquake education web sites. Ideal websites include: Motivation The 7.9 magnitude earthquake shook eastern Sichuan in China on Monday, May 12, At least 69,185 people killed, including thousands of school children. As a design student from China, I have a strong feeling that I need to use my skills to help people from my motherland, especially the children. Motivation The 7.9 magnitude earthquake shook eastern Sichuan in China on Monday, May 12, At least 69,185 people killed, including thousands of school children. As a design student from China, I have a strong feeling that I need to use my skills to help people from my motherland, especially the children. Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming Fengyu Hao13 / 20 Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming Fengyu Hao14 / 20 Previous concept A movable book -- a project that helps children relief from the Sichuan Earthquake Because children in quake zone had very limited access to media, books turned out to be an applicable approach. The biggest problem is its very difficult to test with my users. Previous concept A movable book -- a project that helps children relief from the Sichuan Earthquake Because children in quake zone had very limited access to media, books turned out to be an applicable approach. The biggest problem is its very difficult to test with my users. Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming Fengyu Hao15 / 20 Research What to do during an earthquake? Indoor: DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON on until the shaking stops. Stay inside until shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Outdoor: Move away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires. Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops. In a moving vehicle: Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility wires. Research What to do during an earthquake? Indoor: DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON on until the shaking stops. Stay inside until shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Outdoor: Move away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires. Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops. In a moving vehicle: Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility wires. Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming Fengyu Hao16 / 20 Research Existing earthquake safety information education for kids: Practical drills Video Games Fictions Most of them were made a long time ago. They need to be updated. Research Existing earthquake safety information education for kids: Practical drills Video Games Fictions Most of them were made a long time ago. They need to be updated. Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming Fengyu Hao17 / 20 Precedents -- disaster safety education video Duck and Cover Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming Fengyu Hao18 / 20 Precedents -- character design Haru + Guu Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming Fengyu Hao19 / 20 Precedents -- look and feel Fridges Duo Duo and Xiao-Ming Fengyu Hao10 / 20 Production Plan Before winter break: Fix the characters and environment in both 3D and 2D. Finish the animatic for chapter 2 and start user testing. During winter break: Started with key poses of animation. Smooth out the motion. Sound design. User testing. During spring semester: Animation. Post production. User testing. Sound track. Rendering. One information web page for the web presentation. Production Plan Before winter break: Fix the characters and environment in both 3D and 2D. Finish the animatic for chapter 2 and start user testing. During winter break: Started with key poses of animation. Smooth out the motion. Sound design. User testing. During spring semester: Animation. Post production. User testing. Sound track. Rendering. One information web page for the web presentation. Thank You!