Suitable for Years 5-10
Explore the award-winning television series Round the Twist and learn the importance of storyboarding when creating VFX (visual effects) and SFX (special effects).
The storyboards created in the planning for Round the Twist were integral as production tools for the wacky and fun moments from the series. Storyboards use visuals to effectively communicate ideas during the filmmaking process, producing a blueprint for cast and crew ahead of shooting scenes. VFX and SFX require planning and creative problem solving.
This resource features interviews with Dennis Nicholson, VFX Supervisor for Round the Twist Series 3 & 4. Dennis explains the original hand-drawn storyboards from the series in association with the completed television series. This resource includes tips and tricks to create your own VFX in the classroom.
Explore the award-winning television series Round the Twist and learn the importance of storyboarding when creating VFX (visual effects) and SFX (special effects).
The storyboards created in the planning for Round the Twist were integral as production tools for the wacky and fun moments from the series. Storyboards use visuals to effectively communicate ideas during the filmmaking process, producing a blueprint for cast and crew ahead of shooting scenes. VFX and SFX require planning and creative problem solving.
This resource features interviews with Dennis Nicholson, VFX Supervisor for Round the Twist Series 3 & 4. Dennis explains the original hand-drawn storyboards from the series in association with the completed television series. This resource includes tips and tricks to create your own VFX in the classroom.
Watch the video interviews with Dennis below and then complete the following creative tasks.
Jump cuts: disappearing, transforming, and dissolving
Watch: Meet Dennis Nicholson, the Round the Twist VFX Supervisor for Series 3 and 4.
Watch: Dennis explains both VFX and SFX storyboards and why they are such an important part of the pre-production process.
Watch: Dennis explains the difference between VFX and SFX.
Watch: Dennis explains the VFX and SFX storyboards from the Round the Twist epsiode, 'Brainless'.
Watch: This video compares the VFX and SFX storyboards alongside the scene from 'Brainless'.
Watch: Dennis explains the VFX and SFX storyboards from the Round the Twist episode, 'Mali-boo'.
Watch: This video compares the VFX and SFX storyboards alongside the scene from 'Mali-boo'.
Watch: Dennis shares some advice for future VFX and SFX supervisors.
For more activities to support filmmaking in your classroom explore ACMI's Film It resource: https://www.acmi.net.au/education/school-program-and-resources/film-it-resource/
We would would love to see what your students create! You can send in final products (with student and guardian permission) to education@actf.com.au
We welcome feedback from teachers who have delivered and adapted our resources. Please reach out to education@actf.com.au with questions, comments and suggestions.
This resource was co-developed by the ACTF and ACMI.
This learning resource is supported by the Strategic Partnerships Program through the Victorian Department of Education.