Previs references and old school 1/4" scale models!

So this week we are researching good examples of Previs (a rough shot set up, using 3D models and preliminary camera sets ups) as inspiration for our own Previs for our Going Live project.
The aim of the Previs is to begin to really get some shape into the tempo of our animatic and to see how our camera angles work. This is going to be a great fast tool, especially with shot set ups.

This will be the first time I have utilised 3D 'virtual' models to establish shot set ups - but I can see that my film set training of using technical drawings and foam board to create model sets! (as below) is the precursor to this method...

At Film School we were trained to make models using our technical drawings of the set - any walls in the life size set that were to 'float' (be removed so that the actual camera could be situated) were pinned in place and removed, so that we could run through the camera positions with the Director...


Previs examples

1/4 scale (Imperial measurements for Film and TV in the UK) 1/4" = 1 Foot

Foam and card models, showing floating walls, windows and ceilings. This model was for a hallway, that matched an actual location exterior. 

My first ever concept visual at film school - using Quink Ink and Bleach - a staircase in perspective! Wow - now that was tricky!