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'Jeff' Storyboards

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April 07, 2025
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'Jeff' Storyboards

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Seth Hüseyin

April 07, 2025
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  1. Seq 0 Shot 010 Panel 2 / 5 Action Notes

    The camera jolts with each of the boy's bouncing steps.
  2. Seq 0 Shot 010 Panel 4 / 5 Action Notes

    The final jolt knocks the camera into the sun's light, causing lens flare.
  3. Seq 0 Shot 010_A Panel 1 / 3 Action Notes

    Boy enters arms raised. Jeff is wagging his tail at him. The waves lap gently on the shore.
  4. Seq 0 Shot 010_A Panel 2 / 3 Action Notes

    Boy's arms reach for Jeff as he approaches.
  5. Seq 0 Shot 010_A Panel 3 / 3 Action Notes

    They both lean into the hug. The boy's cheek squishes into Jeff.
  6. Seq 010 Shot 030 Panel 1 / 7 Action Notes

    Boy's hand enters shot from left.
  7. Seq 010 Shot 030 Panel 2 / 7 Action Notes

    The boy gently lifts Jeff with a scoop. Slight movement in sand as his fingers move under Jeff.
  8. Seq 010 Shot 030 Panel 3 / 7 Action Notes

    Camera lifts with Jeff as he is lifted and carried.
  9. Seq 010 Shot 030 Panel 4 / 7 Action Notes

    Camera follows Jeff back down. The shoreline/waves should be visible to show boy is only putting Jeff in the shallowest water.
  10. Seq 010 Shot 030 Panel 6 / 7 Action Notes

    Hands pull away, leaving slight wake.
  11. Seq 010 Shot 030 Panel 7 / 7 Action Notes

    Small drips/splash as the boy's hands exit the frame.
  12. Seq 010 Shot 030_A Panel 1 / 5 Action Notes

    Jeff floats in the water wagging his tail anticipating the game.
  13. Seq 010 Shot 030_A Panel 2 / 5 Action Notes

    Title appears in the waves.
  14. Seq 010 Shot 030_A Panel 3 / 5 Action Notes

    The boy's arm enters the shot.
  15. Seq 010 Shot 030_A Panel 4 / 5 Action Notes

    The boy's body enters as he leans in to scoop up the ball.
  16. Seq 010 Shot 030_A Panel 5 / 5 Action Notes

    As he lifts the ball, Jeff and the title are covered.
  17. Seq 020 Shot 040 Panel 1 / 3 Action Notes

    The boy looks excited to play.
  18. Seq 020 Shot 040 Panel 2 / 3 Action Notes

    Black bars should either swipe from top and bottom. The boy's face should not change until the bars come in. The dramatic lighting also enters
  19. Seq 020 Shot 040 Panel 3 / 3 Action Notes

    Eyebrows quirk slightly, eyes narrow.
  20. Seq 020 Shot 050 Panel 1 / 3 Action Notes

    Jeff is a mirror of the boy's excitement.
  21. Seq 020 Shot 050 Panel 2 / 3 Action Notes

    Ditto direction for zoom on boy RE black bars, face change, and lighting.
  22. Seq 020 Shot 050 Panel 3 / 3 Action Notes

    Brows lower, eyes narrow.
  23. Seq 020 Shot 060 Panel 1 / 3 Action Notes

    Background should be block colours to show they're in they're own little action scene world.
  24. Seq 020 Shot 060 Panel 3 / 3 Action Notes

    Boy should be moved back by the power of his throw.
  25. Seq 020 Shot 070 Panel 2 / 4 Action Notes

    Jeff should squish as he pulls in.
  26. Seq 020 Shot 070 Panel 4 / 4 Action Notes

    Neck goes dead straight, ears and ossicones flop back with the power.
  27. Seq 020 Shot 080 Panel 2 / 4 Action Notes

    Boy's body turns with the strike here. Ball Squishes as it travels with his arm.
  28. Seq 020 Shot 080 Panel 4 / 4 Action Notes

    Hold shot on boy as he sort of floats back dramatically raising his arms, showboating.
  29. Seq 020 Shot 090 Panel 1 / 4 Action Notes

    Jeff sort of mirrors the turn of the boy here.
  30. Seq 020 Shot 090 Panel 2 / 4 Action Notes

    Again, showcase the squish of the ball, but also Jeff here.
  31. Seq 020 Shot 090 Panel 3 / 4 Action Notes

    Hold again as Jeff strikes his own pose.
  32. Seq 020 Shot 100 Panel 2 / 2 Action Notes

    Boy's arms are pushed back as the ball impacts.
  33. Seq 020 Shot 101 Panel 1 / 3 Action Notes

    Dust flurries from under his feet as the force of the ball pushes him back.
  34. Seq 020 Shot 110 Panel 5 / 8 Action Notes

    Have Jeff start to raise his rump to get ready for the strike.
  35. Seq 020 Shot 110 Panel 8 / 8 Action Notes

    Jeff is pushed back in the air by the power of his own "kick".
  36. Seq 020 Shot 120 Panel 1 / 6 Action Notes

    We return to the real world. Jeff should be a little further out than right on the shoreline, but not too far. His neck is a little outstretched from the p
  37. Seq 020 Shot 120 Panel 2 / 6 Action Notes

    Jeff's neck relaxes as boy catches ball.
  38. Seq 020 Shot 120 Panel 3 / 6 Action Notes

    Boy happily returns ball. Jeff's neck squishes as he prepares to receive.
  39. Seq 020 Shot 120 Panel 4 / 6 Action Notes

    Squish on ball and Jeff. Boy's arms relax slightly.
  40. Seq 020 Shot 120 Panel 5 / 6 Action Notes

    Jeff is visibly pushed back as he returns the ball. Boy raises his arms again, ready to catch ball.
  41. Seq 020 Shot 120 Panel 6 / 6 Action Notes

    The camera move here will be blurred, fast pan.
  42. Seq 020 Shot 130 Panel 6 / 12 Action Notes

    Sun does not necessarily have to be visible but the angle of the sunlight should change as depicted.
  43. Seq 030 Shot 135 Panel 1 / 5 Action Notes

    The ice cream truck jingle should start here.
  44. Seq 030 Shot 135 Panel 2 / 5 Action Notes

    Ice cream truck enters from behind camera. It should jiggle a little on its suspension as it drives down the path.
  45. Seq 030 Shot 140 Panel 1 / 5 Action Notes

    In this moment the boy should still seem fully attentive to the game, poised ready for the ball.
  46. Seq 030 Shot 140 Panel 2 / 5 Action Notes

    Boy's hands drop as he notices the truck.
  47. Seq 030 Shot 140 Panel 3 / 5 Action Notes

    Have ice cream truck awning swish forwards and sharply back as the truck stop. The boy is turning with his full body
  48. Seq 030 Shot 140 Panel 4 / 5 Action Notes

    Boy's head should be knocked forwards by the impact of the ball, but his expression should be unfazed.
  49. Seq 030 Shot 140 Panel 5 / 5 Action Notes

    The ball limply drops to the ground. Sound note to hear ball hit the sand, as the boy turns away.
  50. Seq 040 Shot 160 Panel 1 / 9 Action Notes

    Camera stays centered on Jeff, traveling with him as the current pulls him back.
  51. Seq 040 Shot 160 Panel 2 / 9 Action Notes

    Jeff's nostrils widen for a loving sigh
  52. Seq 040 Shot 160 Panel 3 / 9 Action Notes

    Jeff's nostrils return to normal. and ears drop slightly with exhale
  53. Seq 040 Shot 160 Panel 4 / 9 Action Notes

    Jeff's ears perk back up as his head tracks the boy's movement
  54. Seq 040 Shot 160 Panel 6 / 9 Action Notes

    Jeff freezes as he realises where he is.
  55. Seq 040 Shot 160 Panel 7 / 9 Action Notes

    Jeff swivels to see his surroundings better
  56. Seq 040 Shot 160 Panel 9 / 9 Action Notes

    He faces the camera in realisation of how far out he is
  57. Seq 040 Shot 161 Panel 1 / 2 Action Notes

    Quick pull out from previous panel
  58. Seq 040 Shot 161 Panel 2 / 2 Action Notes

    Hold on EW as eyebrows, ears and tails droop
  59. Seq 040 Shot 162 Panel 1 / 5 Action Notes

    Cut back in to original camera position.
  60. Seq 040 Shot 162 Panel 2 / 5 Action Notes

    Jeff notices the buoy and shifts into full panic
  61. Seq 040 Shot 162 Panel 3 / 5 Action Notes

    He leaps out of the water a little, shocked by this thing passing him he's only seen previously at great distance from the shore. His body wiggles
  62. Seq 040 Shot 162 Panel 4 / 5 Action Notes

    Jeff leans forward, full panic, trembling as he strains against the current.
  63. Seq 040 Shot 162 Panel 5 / 5 Action Notes

    The buoy passes out of frame, past the camera.
  64. Seq 040 Shot 163 Panel 1 / 7 Action Notes

    The boy in the foreground is excited to receive his ice cream. Out of focus in the background, we can still make out the shape of Jeff struggling.
  65. Seq 040 Shot 163 Panel 2 / 7 Action Notes

    The boy jumps up and down.
  66. Seq 040 Shot 163 Panel 5 / 7 Action Notes

    As the boy reaches for his cone, the camera shifts to Jeff behind him, and begins to zoom slowly as he strains.
  67. Seq 040 Shot 163 Panel 6 / 7 Action Notes

    The boy pulls his ice cream into frame in the foreground, as Jeff stops straining, his ears drop.
  68. Seq 040 Shot 180 Panel 1 / 1 Action Notes

    Jeff looks on sadly realising he can't fight the current
  69. Seq 050 Shot 190 Panel 2 / 2 Action Notes

    Jeff lifts his head, still wanting to see his friend.
  70. Seq 050 Shot 200 Panel 1 / 1 Action Notes

    Every POV shot from Jeff on the water should have buoyancy.
  71. Seq 050 Shot 210 Panel 3 / 13 Action Notes

    Dolphin should breach enough to show that it is clearly a dolphin.
  72. Seq 050 Shot 210 Panel 6 / 13 Action Notes

    Slight shadow of the dolphin under the water should be visible as it swims.
  73. Seq 050 Shot 210 Panel 7 / 13 Action Notes

    Jeff hears the splash, ears raise, eyes widen.
  74. Seq 050 Shot 210 Panel 8 / 13 Action Notes

    Jeff turns around, away from shore, towards the noise.
  75. Seq 050 Shot 210 Panel 9 / 13 Action Notes

    Jeff finishes turning as the dolphin begins to breach again.
  76. Seq 050 Shot 210 Panel 10 / 13 Action Notes

    The dolphin jumps fully out of the waves this time.
  77. Seq 050 Shot 210 Panel 11 / 13 Action Notes

    Jeff's ears drop slightly as he attentively watches the dolphin seemingly having fun.
  78. Seq 050 Shot 211 Panel 2 / 2 Action Notes

    Slight ear wiggle as he twists his head.
  79. Seq 050 Shot 212 Panel 1 / 9 Action Notes

    Jeff looks a little more intrigued by the waves having seen the dolphin.
  80. Seq 050 Shot 212 Panel 2 / 9 Action Notes

    Jeff watches the wave, actively riding it as it approaches him.
  81. Seq 050 Shot 212 Panel 3 / 9 Action Notes

    His ears flap up with the excitement of the movement.
  82. Seq 050 Shot 220 Panel 4 / 4 Action Notes

    Ears drop, as eyes open to the sudden darkness.
  83. Seq 050 Shot 231 Panel 1 / 5 Action Notes

    Full-screen lightning flash.
  84. Seq 060 Shot 240 Panel 1 / 8 Action Notes

    Camera sloshes around with the waves, as Jeff is pushed around, no longer riding the waves, but being bombarded.
  85. Seq 060 Shot 240 Panel 5 / 8 Action Notes

    Maybe some sea spray on the camera here, as Jeff and the camera fully tossed around.
  86. Seq 060 Shot 250 Panel 1 / 2 Action Notes

    Huge wave begins forming.
  87. Seq 060 Shot 270 Panel 1 / 2 Action Notes

    The wave continues to grow as it approaches the camera.
  88. Seq 060 Shot 271 Panel 2 / 7 Action Notes

    Light comes into the darkness as the camera is floating underwater. Bubbles and out of focus algae move past.
  89. Seq 060 Shot 271 Panel 4 / 7 Action Notes

    Algae comes into focus, floating past the camera.
  90. Seq 060 Shot 271 Panel 7 / 7 Action Notes

    As it passes, fade in next scene
  91. Seq 070 Shot 280 Panel 2 / 2 Action Notes

    Algae floats in and shatters Jeff's reflection further.
  92. Seq 070 Shot 290 Panel 2 / 4 Action Notes

    Rock pillar passes in front of camera.
  93. Seq 070 Shot 320 Panel 1 / 2 Action Notes

    Jeff is confused in haze.
  94. Seq 070 Shot 320 Panel 2 / 2 Action Notes

    He squints at the shape in the distance.
  95. Seq 070 Shot 321 Panel 1 / 1 Action Notes

    Faint, but visible image of boy and ball overlayed on rock shape. Perhaps hear echo of boy's laughter, and/or segment of score associated with
  96. Seq 070 Shot 322 Panel 1 / 1 Action Notes

    Jeff is excited thinking he sees his friend.
  97. Seq 070 Shot 330 Panel 1 / 4 Action Notes

    Jeff should be actively trying to push through the algae.
  98. Seq 070 Shot 330 Panel 2 / 4 Action Notes

    The algae makes him twist & turn as he tries to move through.
  99. Seq 070 Shot 331 Panel 1 / 1 Action Notes

    Camera swirls out to compliment swirling algae, and Jeff twisting trying to make it through.
  100. Seq 070 Shot 332 Panel 1 / 2 Action Notes

    The rock comes into focus.
  101. Seq 070 Shot 340 Panel 2 / 2 Action Notes

    Ears, ossicones, etc droop in disappointment.
  102. Seq 070 Shot 350 Panel 1 / 3 Action Notes

    Head falls forwards, as he now just drifts along.
  103. Seq 070 Shot 350 Panel 2 / 3 Action Notes

    Jeff expands a little as he heaves a deep sigh.
  104. Seq 070 Shot 351 Panel 1 / 1 Action Notes

    Red tide background fades out, grey sky and sea fade in.
  105. Seq 080 Shot 360 Panel 7 / 7 Action Notes

    Rain begins to fall alongside his tear.
  106. Seq 080 Shot 370 Panel 1 / 1 Action Notes

    Hold on Jeff alone in nothingness with the rain.
  107. Seq 080 Shot 380 Panel 1 / 2 Action Notes

    Jeff is drifting idly. His expression unchanging, and just so very tired.
  108. Seq 080 Shot 380 Panel 2 / 2 Action Notes

    Sun peaks through clouds.
  109. Seq 080 Shot 390 Panel 1 / 4 Action Notes

    Light should peak in slowly and expand over Jeff's face and the scene.
  110. Seq 080 Shot 390 Panel 2 / 4 Action Notes

    Jeff, almost without thinking tilts his head into the warm sun.
  111. Seq 080 Shot 390 Panel 3 / 4 Action Notes

    He snaps out of his daze, and begins to take in his environment.
  112. Seq 080 Shot 390 Panel 4 / 4 Action Notes

    Movement below him draws his attention to the crystalline sea.
  113. Seq 080 Shot 392 Panel 2 / 2 Action Notes

    He looks up, past the camera.
  114. Seq 080 Shot 400 Panel 1 / 2 Action Notes

    [Jeff POV] Drifting forwards, beach two comes into focus.
  115. Seq 080 Shot 410 Panel 1 / 5 Action Notes

    Jeff is moved forwards with each gentle lap of the waves.
  116. Seq 080 Shot 410 Panel 4 / 5 Action Notes

    He looks down as he makes contact with the sand
  117. Seq 080 Shot 410 Panel 5 / 5 Action Notes

    He jolts a bit in surprise at the drag of the sand below him as he is pushed ashore.
  118. Seq 090 Shot 420 Panel 1 / 2 Action Notes

    Door opens, and girl pokes her head around curiously before exiting.
  119. Seq 090 Shot 420 Panel 2 / 2 Action Notes

    She runs out, noticing Jeff's sorry state.
  120. Seq 090 Shot 430 Panel 1 / 2 Action Notes

    She enters the frame from the right.
  121. Seq 090 Shot 450 Panel 3 / 5 Action Notes

    Girl's hand should move slowly as she is gentle, in response to Jeff's unease. His head tilts towards head hand a little as she tugs the algae off
  122. Seq 090 Shot 450 Panel 4 / 5 Action Notes

    His ear springs back up, the weight of the algae gone.
  123. Seq 090 Shot 450 Panel 5 / 5 Action Notes

    Head returns straight up and he smiles weakly.
  124. Seq 090 Shot 460 Panel 6 / 7 Action Notes

    Girl smiles at Jeff reassuringly when he looks at he quizzically.
  125. Seq 090 Shot 460 Panel 7 / 7 Action Notes

    Jeff hops up with the pumps of air as he reinflates.
  126. Seq 090 Shot 480 Panel 1 / 8 Action Notes

    Jeff leaps into her arms with renewed energy.
  127. Seq 090 Shot 480 Panel 5 / 8 Action Notes

    She pulls him in, and Jeff pulls back a tiny bit, a little unsure.
  128. Seq 090 Shot 480 Panel 6 / 8 Action Notes

    She pulls him closer, and he relaxes a little.
  129. Seq 090 Shot 480 Panel 7 / 8 Action Notes

    He relaxes fully, ears drop to show loss of his held tension.
  130. Seq 100 Shot 490 Panel 1 / 23 Action Notes

    Girl happily pulls Jeff into shot..
  131. Seq 100 Shot 490 Panel 4 / 23 Action Notes

    She raises her arms to begin to dance, Jeff's tail wags with her.
  132. Seq 100 Shot 490 Panel 9 / 23 Action Notes

    Getting the rhythm, Jeff tilts his head a little with the girl's dancing, and wags his tail harder.
  133. Seq 100 Shot 490 Panel 13 / 23 Action Notes

    Jeff's movements get bigger the more he gets into it.
  134. Seq 100 Shot 490 Panel 17 / 23 Action Notes

    Jeff now begins to display a bit of hula technique in the way he moves his neck, having fun with the girl.
  135. Seq 100 Shot 491 Panel 1 / 2 Action Notes

    Leaves and coconuts wipe across the screen as we transition to sunset.
  136. Seq 100 Shot 492 Panel 2 / 15 Action Notes

    As Jeff plays the pahu, he wags his tail, and the girl taps he foot in time with his rhythm as she strums.
  137. Seq 100 Shot 492 Panel 7 / 15 Action Notes

    Girl happily closes her eyes enjoying making music with her new friend.
  138. Seq 100 Shot 493 Panel 1 / 2 Action Notes

    Leaves and coconuts wipe across the screen as we transition to night.
  139. Seq 100 Shot 494 Panel 2 / 6 Action Notes

    Jeff and the girl lean in to rest their heads on each other's shoulders.
  140. Seq 100 Shot 494 Panel 3 / 6 Action Notes

    Fade out any scenery still visible, focus on moon and stars.
  141. Seq 100 Shot 494 Panel 5 / 6 Action Notes

    Fade back in scenery as the moon turns into the sun.
  142. Seq 100 Shot 494 Panel 6 / 6 Action Notes

    The girl is already standing when we pan back down.
  143. Seq 100 Shot 500 Panel 1 / 5 Action Notes

    Jeff's neck squishes as he twists he head to watch the girl's action.
  144. Seq 100 Shot 500 Panel 2 / 5 Action Notes

    The lei will pull up her hair as she lifts it off.
  145. Seq 100 Shot 500 Panel 3 / 5 Action Notes

    Jeff leans in and flattens his ears and ossicones to help. The girl's hair falls back into place.
  146. Seq 100 Shot 500 Panel 4 / 5 Action Notes

    Girl lets go and lets the lei fall onto Jeff's neck.
  147. Seq 100 Shot 500 Panel 5 / 5 Action Notes

    She contentedly tilts her head to the side. Jeff is happy, if not understanding of her actions.
  148. Seq 100 Shot 510 Panel 1 / 2 Action Notes

    Jeff's tail wags as the girl lifts her arms for a big hug.
  149. Seq 100 Shot 510 Panel 2 / 2 Action Notes

    This should pretty much be an exact mirror of the boy and Jeff's hug.
  150. Seq 110 Shot 520 Panel 1 / 3 Action Notes

    While still gentle, this should be a much more purposeful movement of Jeff. He is confident now she knows she doesn't need to be as delicate.
  151. Seq 110 Shot 520 Panel 2 / 3 Action Notes

    Hands leave small wakes in water.
  152. Seq 110 Shot 520 Panel 3 / 3 Action Notes

    Small drips/splash as the girl's hands exit the frame.
  153. Seq 110 Shot 530 Panel 1 / 2 Action Notes

    Jeff looks a little sad and confused.
  154. Seq 110 Shot 530 Panel 2 / 2 Action Notes

    Jeff tilts his head in confusion as his puppy-dog eyes grow, and he is pulled back to sea.
  155. Seq 110 Shot 540 Panel 1 / 1 Action Notes

    [Jeff POV] Hold as he is pulled away, watching the girl still smiling at him.
  156. Seq 110 Shot 550 Panel 2 / 6 Action Notes

    Jeff turns away from the island, confused, but knowing he is not supposed to return.
  157. Seq 110 Shot 550 Panel 4 / 6 Action Notes

    Neck droops a little with the exhale.
  158. Seq 110 Shot 550 Panel 5 / 6 Action Notes

    He notices the lei floating in the water and looks down, camera follows.
  159. Seq 110 Shot 551 Panel 1 / 1 Action Notes

    Hold on the lei floating in the gentle waves.
  160. Seq 110 Shot 552 Panel 1 / 18 Action Notes

    Jeff's ears lift happily.
  161. Seq 110 Shot 552 Panel 2 / 18 Action Notes

    Camera pans to the side as Jeff lift his tail.
  162. Seq 110 Shot 552 Panel 3 / 18 Action Notes

    Diwali at the Golden Temple in India fades in. Jeff wags his tail, and ears perk up.
  163. Seq 110 Shot 552 Panel 5 / 18 Action Notes

    Luo women carring baskets in Kenya fade in. Jeff's tail sways with them, and his ears drop slightly in appreciation.
  164. Seq 110 Shot 552 Panel 7 / 18 Action Notes

    Carnival in Brazil fades in. Jeff wiggles, dancing.
  165. Seq 110 Shot 552 Panel 9 / 18 Action Notes

    Men carving bamboos in Australia fades in. Jeff tilts his head thoughtfully, ans lifts his ears attentively.
  166. Seq 110 Shot 552 Panel 11 / 18 Action Notes

    Emperor penguins in Antarctica fade in. Jeff's tail goes wild.
  167. Seq 110 Shot 552 Panel 13 / 18 Action Notes

    Jeff wiggles excitedly and swims in a circle.
  168. Seq 110 Shot 552 Panel 17 / 18 Action Notes

    His tail whirs like a propeller as he zooms out.
  169. Seq 110 Shot 552 Panel 18 / 18 Action Notes

    The sky changes to a warm sunset as he swims out into the big wide world.