DES 251 Digital Media Design III

Huang Ziye-The Martian, 2015, Ridley Scott

Film Research

Eventually, Watney made it back to Earth with the help of his teammates

Watney sits on Mars in despair as he learns that the rocket launch to bring him supplies has failed, meaning he won't have enough food until rescue day.

watney was able to contact NASA using Pathfinder's communications equipment.

Watney succeeded in growing potatoes on Mars.

Watney tried to make water to grow potatoes, but there was an explosion.

Watney's teammates learned that Watney was not dead

Watney planned to use the rockets NASA had left behind on Mars to get into Hermes's orbit and have his teammates catch him in space.

The potatoes froze to death when a system malfunction at the base exploded.

Astronauts on Mars were hit by a powerful storm that forced them to abort their mission and evacuate early.

Watney was hit by an antenna during the evacuation and lost contact with his teammates. Watney didn't die, but he was stranded alone on Mars

Essay

The Martian is a 2015 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott. It follows astronaut Mark Watney, who is left behind on Mars after a dust storm forces his crew to abandon their mission. Watney must find a way to survive until a rescue mission can be launched. With the help of his fellow astronauts and scientists on Earth, Watney uses his ingenuity and resourcefulness to survive and keep his spirits up. In the end, Watney is rescued and returns to Earth, where he is celebrated as a hero. The film highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the power of science and collaboration.

Words to Idea + Thesis Statement

lonely, collaborate, hope, survival, uncertainty

Watney was trapped on Mars by a dust storm. He must use his ingenuity to survive on Mars and return to Earth with the help of his teammates

Visual Research (Inspiration Board/Collection)

Exploration/Formulation (Style Board/Examples/Studies)

Exploration/Formulation (Motion Tests)

Story Board

Final Film Titles

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