Production notes

Every story starts as a cast and a setting. Those are drawn once, then used as reference for every picture in the story, so the characters stay themselves from beginning to end.

The cast

Model sheet for Bran — **Bran** the wise owl

a large barn owl with mottled white and brown feathers, broad wings, and piercing amber eyes, wearing a small pair of round spectacles perched on his beak

Sounds deep and steady.

Model sheet for Pip — **Pip** a curious squirrel

a small red squirrel with bright eyes and a bushy tail, wearing a tiny green waistcoat with gold buttons

Sounds quick and chirpy.

Model sheet for Fenna — **Fenna** a cautious badger

a strong badger with distinctive black and white markings on her face and thick fur, dressed in a simple brown cloak tied with a leather cord

Sounds calm and measured.

Model sheet for Tamm — **Tamm** a jovial fox

a sleek red fox with bright orange fur and a white-tipped tail, sporting a loosely tied blue bandana around his neck

Sounds warm and playful.

The setting

Background painting of An enchanted forest where four animal friends embark on adventures. — **An enchanted forest where four animal friends embark on adventures.**

A lush, ancient forest with towering, moss-covered trees and dappled sunlight filtering through dense emerald leaves. The undergrowth is thick with ferns and vibrant wildflowers, and gentle streams weave through the landscape, creating a peaceful, magical atmosphere.

forest green earth brown sky blue sunshine yellow

The plan

The four friends discover a glowing grove in the enchanted forest and decide to seek its secret.

curious and hopeful wide establishing shot Bran, Pip, Fenna, Tamm
They learn the grove’s magic is fading and must find a hidden crystal to restore it.

concerned and determined long shot Bran, Pip, Fenna, Tamm
Their first attempt to retrieve the crystal from a deep hollow fails as Fenna’s caution causes delay.

frustrated and tense medium shot Bran, Pip, Fenna, Tamm
Bran devises a plan to work together carefully, combining their strengths to retrieve the crystal.

hopeful and united close-up Bran, Pip, Fenna, Tamm
With the crystal restored, the grove glows brightly again; the friends celebrate and return home content.

joyful and peaceful wide establishing shot Bran, Pip, Fenna, Tamm

How it was made

Pictures drawn: 11
Words written: 1596
Generation steps: 19
Time to make: 5 min

Drawn in storybook. Written in English at level native, for family readers.

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