CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: Origin Story

Breaking Down Character Story for the BIGGER STORY

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HOW TO GET THERE FROM HERE

For me, a lot of projects start with a WHAT IF? but more often than not, they start with a character design of some sort. Then another...and another. Such is how I came about creating this lineup for an animated show I'm fleshing out called, THE CANADIANS.

Just like with any creative endeavor, starting with the BIGGEST SHAPES will help simplify the approach and choices that follow. In terms of character development, I go with WHO IS/ARE THE LEAD CHARACTER(S). Sometimes I don't even know, but like the above line-up I can tell I don't have a lead character yet. It's a supporting cast at best and that's because I don't know what the story is. But let's explore that.