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
Λύκος the cunning wolf
a lean canid with a mottled grey and white coat, sharp eyes, and a sleek, agile build, wearing a simple leather band around his neck
Sounds low and cunning.
Ἄρκτος the mighty bear
a large brown bear with thick fur, broad shoulders, and powerful limbs, wearing a crown of woven forest leaves
Sounds deep and resonant.
Ὄρνις the watchful bird
a small songbird with bright yellow feathers and a slender beak, perched on a slender twig
Sounds high and quick.
Τίγρης the swift deer
a graceful deer with reddish-brown fur with white spots, slender legs, and alert eyes, adorned with a garland of forest flowers
Sounds soft and light.
The setting
An ancient, magical forest where four animal friends share stories.
A dense, ancient forest filled with towering old trees whose twisted branches form a natural canopy, dappling the forest floor with soft green and gold light. Thick moss carpets the ground and tree trunks, while gentle beams of sunlight pierce through occasional clearings, illuminating patches of vibrant wildflowers and small, sparkling streams winding between mossy stones. The atmosphere is serene and enchanting, evoking a sense of timeless magic.
deep green mossy brown soft gold sky blue
The plan
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The four friends meet in the magical forest and greet each other.
calm and friendly wide establishing shot Λύκος, Ἄρκτος, Ὄρνις, Τίγρης
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They find a big rock blocking their usual storytelling place.
surprised and worried medium shot Λύκος, Ἄρκτος, Ὄρνις, Τίγρης
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Λύκος tries to move the rock but fails.
determined but frustrated close-up Λύκος
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Τίγρης suggests asking Ἄρκτος for help, who moves the rock easily.
hopeful and relieved long shot Τίγρης, Ἄρκτος
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The friends sit again and share stories happily in their place.
peaceful and joyful medium shot Λύκος, Ἄρκτος, Ὄρνις, Τίγρης
How it was made
- Pictures drawn
- 11
- Words written
- 485
- Generation steps
- 19
- Time to make
- 6 min
Drawn in woodcut. Written in Ancient Greek at level A2, for family readers.