Crafting Quirky Characters for Your Story

Crafting Quirky Characters for Your Animated Story! 🎬

Join us as we dive back into the whimsical world of River Runaways: Shadows on the Water! Discover how to create memorable and hilariously dysfunctional characters like Molly, Benny, and their quirky river friends. Inspired by classic animated tales, we explore the psychology behind characters and how to make them truly unforgettable. Perfect for aspiring writers and animators looking to add a fun twist to their storytelling. Don't miss out on the crazy antics and creative process in action!

00:00 Introduction to River Runaways
00:46 Character Development: Molly and Benny
01:10 Exploring Dysfunctional Personalities
01:56 Comparing Story Structures: Jungle Book vs. River Runaways
02:42 Creating Quirky River Folk
04:38 Evaluating Character Ideas
08:02 Assigning Roles and Archetypes
10:59 Detailed Character Profiles
15:56 Visualizing Characters
18:37 Benny the Beaver: The Illogical Organizer
19:07 Buzzkill the Dragonfly: Guardian of Details
20:53 Rattle the Rat: The Conspiracy Theorist
22:04 Frank Blabbermouth and Skedaddle: The Final Characters
33:42 Character Motivations and Final Thoughts