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 Lobo — **Lobo** the wise elder

a large grey wolf with sharp yellow eyes, thick fur, and a weathered scar across his left cheek, wearing a simple leather necklace with a small wooden charm

Sounds deep and measured.

Model sheet for Conejo — **Conejo** the swift messenger

a small brown rabbit with large expressive ears, bright eyes, and a sleek fluffy tail, wearing a tiny blue scarf around his neck

Sounds quick and eager.

Model sheet for Búho — **Búho** the night watcher

a medium-sized owl with mottled brown and white feathers, wide round amber eyes, and a prominent hooked beak, perched on a small branch

Sounds soft and thoughtful.

Model sheet for Zorro — **Zorro** the clever trickster

a lean reddish-orange fox with a bushy white-tipped tail, sharp black eyes, and a playful grin, wearing a green leaf tucked behind one ear

Sounds cunning and sly.

The setting

Background painting of A vibrant forest where four animals unite to protect their home. — **A vibrant forest where four animals unite to protect their home.**

A lush, vibrant forest filled with towering ancient trees, dense undergrowth, and dappled sunlight filtering through the leafy canopy. Moss-covered logs and twisting vines add texture, while rays of golden light create patches of warmth within the cool green shadows. The scene is alive with subtle movement and the sounds of rustling leaves and distant birdcalls, evoking a sense of mystery and adventure within the vast woodland.

emerald green earthy brown sunlit gold deep moss

The plan

Lobo and friends enjoy the forest and talk about its beauty.

calm and friendly wide establishing shot Lobo, Conejo, Búho, Zorro
They notice the forest is changing and trees fall without reason.

worried and tense medium shot Lobo, Conejo, Búho, Zorro
Conejo tries to stop the trees falling but he is too slow.

frustrated and worried close-up Conejo
Lobo uses wisdom and Zorro a plan to save the forest.

hopeful and clever medium shot Lobo, Zorro
The forest is safe and the friends celebrate together quietly.

relieved and warm long shot Lobo, Conejo, Búho, Zorro

How it was made

Pictures drawn: 11
Words written: 561
Generation steps: 19
Time to make: 5 min

Drawn in crayon. Written in Spanish at level A2, for children readers.

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