Digital canvas and Narrative: 'Animal Farm' Adobe edition
- BJ
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Welcome to the Interactive Storybook Journey!
Please enjoy a creative journey with the Interactive Storybook, a collaborative work of imagination, creativity and collective storytelling from a vibrant community of students. Here, each chapter turns to reveal a unique story, each piece meticulously woven into the next, creating a wealth of tales from the imaginations of teenage students.
How was the storybook created?
The Storybook is not just a collection of stories, but a journey through the collaborative imagination of the students involved. Through a method we affectionately refer to as 'literary relay', each student creator contributes to the story and transfers the narrative baton to the next, creating a storytelling adventure that is smooth, yet wonderfully unpredictable. Each author becomes a key piece of a larger puzzle, contributing their unique ideas and perspectives to the evolving narrative.
The rules of the literary relay:
-Each participant contributes a segment that moves the story forward.
-Each new segment respects and builds on the previous one, maintaining coherence and consistency.
-Creativity has no limits - but participants make sure that their additions are in line with the previous narrative.
Explore the process of story creation:
Please visit the Forum Board for a comprehensive guide to the creation of this interactive storybook, starting with a set of rules designed for educators initiating such a project. Browse through the individual story segments uploaded by student participants following these guidelines, and watch the creativity unfold in corresponding video clips on the YouTube channel.
Join us in celebrating collaborative storytelling:
This project aims for this prototype to serve not only as a reading experience, but also as a celebration of collective creativity, expression, and the limitless possibilities of collaborative storytelling in education.
Please explore, enjoy and provide your valuable feedback to help us improve the interactive storybook and make the future chapters even more engaging.
Happy reading and exploring!
Adobe digital creativity blends with ‘Animal Farm’
Experience a unique form of storytelling with the Adobe Creative Edition of Animal Farm. This distinctive iteration of the interactive storybook brings the classic tale to digital media, enhanced by the cutting-edge features of Adobe's 2024 solution. Literature merges with digital artistry, as each story and character arc are created with the enhanced removal tools of Adobe Photoshop and the vector magic of Illustrator. In addition, the intuitive power of Adobe FireFly is used to transform text into vibrant images, while maintaining stylistic consistency by echoing the artistic strokes of the artists. From mock-ups brought to life with Illustrator's innovative features to powerful text-driven animations created in After Effects.
1. Reading list
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Pastoral Pixels: Reimagining a classic
Using the intelligent design capabilities of Adobe FireFly, the cover of Animal Farm was designed to reflect the pastoral aesthetic of classic landscapes. FireFly's style matching capabilities were used to transform a text-based concept into a visual story, creating a cover with the rustic charm and tranquil mood of traditional rural scenes inspired by the work of Pieter Bruegel the Elder.
2. Story Arcs
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Riches to Rags
In a Riches to Rags story, the protagonist begins the plot in a fairly high place, but slowly their life develops until by the end, their life is a ruin of its former self.
3. About the story
Animal Farm
One-liner summary
A story about hoping to create a society where the animals can be equal, free, and happy
4. Quizzes
Animal Farm
Quizzes about the story
1. Who gives a speech to the animals? 2. What is Old Major's message to the animals? 3. What is the dream Old Major shares with the other animals about? 4. Who is good and who is bad, according to Old Major? 5. What's the name of the song about an animal utopia that Old Major teaches the animals?
※ Click below for correct 'Answer'
5. Vocabulary
Vocabulary lists
1. ensconce 2. stout 3. perch 4. brood 5. tread 6. mince 7. plait 8. comrade 9. rebellion 10. prosperity 11. enmity 12. hoarse 13. clime 14. tidings 15. vivacious 16. nimble 17. expound 18. apathy 19. elementary 20. accord 21. rubbish 22. caper 23. knoll 24. gambol 25. unalterable
ensconce
Animal Farm
1. ensconce
▶ fix firmly
At one end of the big barn, on a sort of raised platform, Major was already ensconced on his bed of straw, under a lantern which hung from a beam.
6. Story Arc of the first story
by Grace
Hero's Character Arc
Heroes, central to the narrative journey, evolve through challenges and growth, reflecting the essence of storytelling across cultures and time.
Stylised Strength: A Day in the Life of Bruce Wayne
In the Hero's Character Arc section, this evocative vector illustration explores the character of Bruce Wayne - Batman's alter ego - in his everyday persona of quiet strength and understated resilience. Using Adobe Illustrator's versatile text-to-vector capabilities, narrative descriptions were transformed into a graphic image. This image reflects not the transformative journey of a hero, but the consistent and controlled appearance of a steadfast guardian in his moments away from cape and cowl.
7. The story inspired from Hero's Character Arc using 'ensconce'
by Grace
▷ The first story
Father of James settles down in the local library top floor from early in the morning. He was actually a Batman living in Plymouth. Everyday, he waits in the library for someone to ask for help. At that time, a child approached him and sprayed water while playing pranks. He was angry, but he had to hold it in because he was Batman.
8. The image inspired from 'Hero's Character Arc'
by Grace
The Batman
Batman, also known as Bruce Wayne, is a vigilante superhero in Gotham City who fights crime and takes on a rogues' gallery of villains.
Dawn of the Vigilant: The masked warrior in light and shadow
Inspired by the Hero Character Arc, this image of Batman is immersed in a creative interplay of light and shadow reminiscent of the luminous style of Britain's celebrated Light Painter. To create this parody image, Adobe Photoshop was used to meticulously blend textures and tones to reflect the stoic calm of Gotham's protector. Adobe After Effects brought movement to the stillness by applying a parallax effect that brought the scene to animation, creating a sense of depth and movement.
mince
Animal Farm
6. mince
▶ walk daintily
At the last moment Mollie, the foolish, pretty white mare who drew Mr. Jones's trap, came mincing daintily in, chewing at a lump of sugar.
※The meaning of the words you know isn't everything.
9. Story Arc of the second story
by James
Villain's Character Arc
Villains captivate us with their complexity and play a significant role in shaping the hero's journey. They are the shadowy counterpoints to our protagonists, representing challenges that test the limits of heroism.
Shadows Cast: The presence of the villain
This vector illustration, created in the Villain Character Arc section, channels the formidable being of the word 'villain' into a visual icon. Using Adobe Illustrator's text-to-vector transformation, an image was created that conveys the meaning of villainy. It not only represents the idea of an adversary, but also portrays a massive figure bearing a threatening purpose. In this image, the villain emerges from the shadows, defined by sharp contrasts, a counterpoint to the quiet strength of Bruce Wayne.
10. The story inspired from Villain's Character Arc using 'mince'
by James
Unfold the Last Story Details
Father of James settles down in the local library top floor from early in the morning. He was actually a Batman living in Plymouth. Everyday, he waits in the library for someone to ask for help. At that time, a child approached him and sprayed water while playing pranks. He was angry, but he had to hold it in because he was Batman. Written by Grace
▷ The second story
The child continued to spray water on him, so he went mincing daintily out of the top floor.
He muttered: Because I am Batman, I can't fight a child and I'm going to defeat Joker and the villains for peace in this city.
Anyway, he wanted to leave the top floor in a hurry to avoid the child's water attack.
However, he missed his step on the stairs and fell down. Someone approached at him and said "Mr. Batman, can you get out Joker's space now?"
11. The image inspired from 'Villain's Character Arc'
by James
Joker
The Joker, Gotham City's chaotic trickster, is the embodiment of unpredictability and Batman's archenemy.
Whirlwind of Madness: The villain's bow in Van Gogh's whirl
Using the tumultuous energy of the villain's arc, this parody image is filled with the chaotic power of the antagonist, against the background of Van Gogh's signature swirl. The next step in the reimagining process involved Adobe Photoshop's advanced Brush tool, which was used to remove the Joker from his original context and embed him in this recreated swirl. After compositing, Adobe After Effects was instrumental in animating the static image, applying a parallax effect to make the Joker's figure appear to change in depth and time, enhancing the sense of a whirlwind enveloping the character.
tread
Animal Farm
5. tread
▶ Crush as if by stepping on
The two horses had just lain down when a brood of ducklings, which had lost their mother, filed into the barn, cheeping feebly and wandering from side to side to find some place where they would not be trodden on.
12. Story Arc of the third story
by BJ
Mentor Character Arc
The Mentor character provides wisdom and guidance, often serving as a catalyst for the protagonist's growth and a beacon along their journey.
Guiding Wisdom: The Silhouette of the Mentor
Created within the Mentor Character Arc, this vector illustration captures the wise essence of a mentor. Transformed from text to illustrative form using Adobe Illustrator, this image serves as a visual metaphor for guidance and wisdom.
13. The third story inspired from Mentor Character Arc using 'tread'
by BJ
Unfold the Last Story Details
Father of James settles down in the local library top floor from early in the morning. He was actually a Batman living in Plymouth. Everyday, he waits in the library for someone to ask for help. At that time, a child approached him and sprayed water while playing pranks. He was angry, but he had to hold it in because he was Batman. Written by Grace
The child continued to spray water on him, so he went mincing daintily out of the top floor. He muttered: Because I am Batman, I can't fight a child and I'm going to defeat Joker and the villains for peace in this city. Anyway, he wanted to leave the top floor in a hurry to avoid the child's water attack. However, he missed his step on the stairs and fell down. Someone approached at him and said "Mr. Batman, can you get out Joker's space now?" Written by James
▷ The third story
The stranger trod the floor and said to him again. "I,Joker, will send you back to Gotham city." Villain, Joker was slowly lifting his weapon, Joker's crowbar. "Oh, my. A real Joker has appeared! I need to contact Alfred" "Oh, it's too late !!"
14. The image inspired from 'Mentor Character Arc'
by BJ
Alfred Pennyworth
Alfred Pennyworth, the steadfast confidant, serves as both butler and mentor to Batman, offering wisdom and support in Gotham's darkest hours.
Reflections of the Renaissance: Alfred in da Vinci's Detail
In a reference to Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci, this vector parody image creates a classical art style for the gentleman-like Alfred Pennyworth. Using Adobe Illustrator's vectorisation tool, a traditional image was first translated into a vector format, retaining Alfred's balanced and thoughtful bearing with the characteristic of da Vinci's touch. Using one of Illustrator's newest features from the 2024 suite - the Direct Mockup application - the vectorised parody was projected onto a product in place. This process reimagines the original parody, placing Alfred against the storied backdrop of da Vinci's iconic works and on a tangible product without the need for Photoshop.
comrade
Animal Farm
8. comrade
▶ a term of address for males engaged in the same movement
Comrades, you have heard already about the strange dream that I had last night.
15. Story Arc of the fourth story
by Grace
The Fellowship of the Ring
In The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", a diverse group of characters embark on an epic quest, illustrating the stages of Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey.
Epic Journeys: Imagining the Fellowship of the Ring
This artwork, created through the lens of Adobe FireFly's text-to-image technology, was designed by channelling the epic narrative of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'. FireFly was asked to translate the film's story into an image that would inspire the same sense of adventure and grandeur as the film itself.
16. The story inspired from The Fellowship of the Ring using 'comrade'
by Grace
Unfold the Last Story Details
Father of James settles down in the local library top floor from early in the morning. He was actually a Batman living in Plymouth. Everyday, he waits in the library for someone to ask for help. At that time, a child approached him and sprayed water while playing pranks. He was angry, but he had to hold it in because he was Batman. Written by Grace
The child continued to spray water on him, so he went mincing daintily out of the top floor. He muttered: Because I am Batman, I can't fight a child and I'm going to defeat Joker and the villains for peace in this city. Anyway, he wanted to leave the top floor in a hurry to avoid the child's water attack. However, he missed his step on the stairs and fell down. Someone approached at him and said "Mr. Batman, can you get out Joker's space now?" Written by James
Script of the third story
The stranger trod the floor and said to him again.
"I,Joker, will send you back to Gotham city."
Villain, Joker was slowly lifting his weapon, Joker's crowbar.
"Oh, my. A real Joker has appeared! I need to contact Alfred"
"Oh, it's too late !!" Written by BJ
▷The fourth story
"Hey, comrade !!" A man shook him up. "Stop sleeping and wake up. It's time to close the library." "Why did you borrow 'The Lord of the Rings' from the library when you were going to sleep like that?" "Anyway, remember, only primary school students can join the reading club 'The Fellowship of the Ring' led by library, so I threw your application form in the rubbish bin."
17. The image inspired from 'comrade'
by Grace
Che Guevara
Che Guevara, emblematic of revolutionary zeal, stands as a historic figure of rebellion and change in Latin America.
Revolutionary Vision: Echoes of 'Comrade' in Art
For the section inspired by 'Comrade' from 'The Fellowship of the Ring', this illustration is the result of a careful balancing of creative freedom and copyright considerations. Evoking the spirit of Che Guevara, Adobe Illustrator's text-to-vector feature was used to create an iconic representation that pays tribute without directly recreating a copyrighted image. This artwork can reflect the characteristics often associated with Guevara - charisma, revolutionary fervour and leadership.
tidings
Animal Farm
9. tidings
▶ information about recent and important event
Beasts of England, beasts of Ireland, Beasts of every land and clime, Hearken to my joyful tidings, Of the golden future time.
18. Story Arc of the fifth story
by James
Back to the Future
‘Back to the Future,’ the iconic 1985 film, features a compelling narrative that masterfully executes a classic story arc. This is a parody image inspired by Vincent van Gogh.
Timeless Brushstrokes: Navigating 'Back to the Future' through Van Gogh's vision
This parody image combines the energy of Back to the Future with the distinctive brushwork of Van Gogh, to create an image that reflects the elements of motion and time. Adobe Illustrator vectorisation transformed the still image of inspiration into a vector graphic that conveyed the energy of the film and the vibrancy of Van Gogh's palette. Then, using Illustrator's innovative 2024 Direct Mockup feature, the reimagined artwork was integrated onto a tote bag.
19. The story inspired from Back to the Future using 'tidings'
by James
Unfold the Last Story Details
Father of James settles down in the local library top floor from early in the morning. He was actually a Batman living in Plymouth. Everyday, he waits in the library for someone to ask for help. At that time, a child approached him and sprayed water while playing pranks. He was angry, but he had to hold it in because he was Batman. Written by Grace
The child continued to spray water on him, so he went mincing daintily out of the top floor. He muttered: Because I am Batman, I can't fight a child and I'm going to defeat Joker and the villains for peace in this city. Anyway, he wanted to leave the top floor in a hurry to avoid the child's water attack. However, he missed his step on the stairs and fell down. Someone approached at him and said "Mr. Batman, can you get out Joker's space now?" Written by James
Script of the third story
The stranger trod the floor and said to him again.
"I,Joker, will send you back to Gotham city."
Villain, Joker was slowly lifting his weapon, Joker's crowbar.
"Oh, my. A real Joker has appeared! I need to contact Alfred"
"Oh, it's too late !!" Written by BJ
The script of fourth story
"Hey, comrade !!"
A man shook him up.
"Stop sleeping and wake up. It's time to close the library."
"Why did you borrow 'The Lord of the Rings' from the library when you were going to sleep like that?"
"Anyway, remember, only primary school students can join the reading club 'The Fellowship of the Ring' led by library, so I threw your application form in the rubbish bin." Written by Grace
▷ The fifth story
Only students? His mind was utterly fulfilled with bewilderment. …… The silent went on for a second. ‘Why is he saying to me like this?’ He thought. He glanced the mirror that was standing front of him, and he was now terrified. His limbs were all grown, the beard, mustache was lodged in his face, his voice chimed as if it was a Cello, thinking if this was a dream over a dream, but the slap felt painfully vivid. “What happened to me? Why am I grown? What is the exact time now?”. He shouted, enraged, but also a desperation to escape this situation. The last thing he remembered was him, lying down making a dauntless promise that he would read a book, but my tidings are now somehow flipped upside down and disappeared to a dust. “And nobody, nobody calls me comrade.” He continued
20. The image inspired from Back to the Future
by James
Marty McFly
Marty McFly, the classic time-travelling teenager from the Back to the Future trilogy, embarks on adventures through time with wit and courage.
Future's Edge: Marty McFly Reenvisioned
Inspired by the adventurous spirit of Back to the Future's protagonist, this vector illustration redefines Marty McFly with a stylish and contemporary touch. Adobe Illustrator's text-to-vector feature transformed narrative descriptions into a stylised portrait that reflects Marty's personality in a modern light. The artwork breaks away from traditional depictions by placing Marty in sharp relief against a dark background, with bold colours that reflect his energetic character and the timeless appeal of the iconic film.
nimble
Animal Farm
10. nimble
▶ moving quickly and lightly
The best known among them was a small fat pig named Squealer, with very round cheeks, twinkling eyes, nimble movements, and a shrill voice.
21. Story Arc of the last story
by a story teacher
Transformation and Self-Discovery
In this final story, the protagonist undergoes a profound transformation. Initially, he is confused and desperate, confronted with a reality that doesn't align with his memory. This confusion and desperation could be seen as the 'Ordeal' in the story arc, where the protagonist faces his greatest internal or external challenge. The touch of the book – a symbolic and literal gateway to his past and future – serves as a transformative catalyst. This moment might be likened to the 'Reward' phase in the story arc, where the protagonist achieves a significant milestone after the ordeal.
Through this touch, he is jolted back to his true self – the young boy with a nimble mind and a love for stories. The library, previously a place of conflict and challenge, re-emerges as a sanctuary and a source of joy and adventure. It is where he can be himself, living out numerous lives and tales through the books he reads.
This transformation marks a significant self-discovery for the protagonist, as he reconnects with his love for reading and storytelling. In essence, he finds ‘himself’ again, which is indicative of a classic transformation or self-discovery arc, where the protagonist comes to understand something new and essential about themselves or their world.
22. The story inspired from Transformation and Self-Discovery using 'nimble'
by a story teacher
Unfold the Last Story Details
Father of James settles down in the local library top floor from early in the morning. He was actually a Batman living in Plymouth. Everyday, he waits in the library for someone to ask for help. At that time, a child approached him and sprayed water while playing pranks. He was angry, but he had to hold it in because he was Batman. Written by Grace
The child continued to spray water on him, so he went mincing daintily out of the top floor. He muttered: Because I am Batman, I can't fight a child and I'm going to defeat Joker and the villains for peace in this city. Anyway, he wanted to leave the top floor in a hurry to avoid the child's water attack. However, he missed his step on the stairs and fell down. Someone approached at him and said "Mr. Batman, can you get out Joker's space now?" Written by James
Script of the third story
The stranger trod the floor and said to him again.
"I, Joker, will send you back to Gotham city."
Villain, Joker was slowly lifting his weapon, Joker's crowbar.
"Oh, my. A real Joker has appeared! I need to contact Alfred"
"Oh, it's too late !!" Written by BJ
The script of fourth story
"Hey, comrade !!"
A man shook him up.
"Stop sleeping and wake up. It's time to close the library."
"Why did you borrow 'The Lord of the Rings' from the library when you were going to sleep like that?"
"Anyway, remember, only primary school students can join the reading club 'The Fellowship of the Ring' led by library, so I threw your application form in the rubbish bin." Written by Grace
Only students? His mind was utterly fulfilled with bewilderment.
…… The silent went on for a second.
‘Why is he saying to me like this?’ He thought. He glanced the mirror that was standing front of him, and he was now terrified.
His limbs were all grown, the beard, mustache was lodged in his face, his voice chimed as if it was a Cello, thinking if this was a dream over a dream, but the slap felt painfully vivid.
“What happened to me? Why am I grown? What is the exact time now?”. He shouted, enraged, but also a desperation to escape this situation. The last thing he remembered was him, lying down making a dauntless promise that he would read a book, but my tidings are now somehow flipped upside down and disappeared to a dust.
“And nobody, nobody calls me comrade.” He continued Written by James
▷ The sixth story
His nimble mind raced, grasping at fragments of memories that seemed distant yet vivid. As he touched the leather of the book he'd promised to read, he felt a jolt, like electricity passing through him. The library around him began to shift and transform. No longer was he an adult, but the young boy from the past. The countless tales, the water pranks, Batman, Joker, and the reading club; everything had been a whimsical journey through the pages of the books around him. The library had been his escape, a place where he could live countless lives and adventures.
23. The image inspired from 'Transformation and Self-Discovery'
by a story teacher
Transformation and Self-Discovery
This transformation marks a significant self-discovery for the protagonist, as he reconnects with his love for reading and storytelling.
Journey rediscovered: Embracing Change and Finding Self
Created with Adobe Firefly, the illustration depicts the personal evolution of a once confused and lost protagonist who reconnects with a youthful passion for storytelling and adventure. Adobe Firefly's intuitive text-to-image capabilities brought the conceptual vision to life, transforming a story of internal turmoil and triumph into a weave of rich colours and evocative imagery.
