Which do you prefer?

[Obsidian Reaver]

As you're probably aware, TaylorMadeClips is entertaining the idea of doing a werewolf tf clip. A thread had been established where ideas and suggestions can be offered, so go ahead and contribute an idea if you have one.

The premise is currently being debated somewhat, and I think the community should chime in on the debate.

So, do you prefer your werewolf victim to be aware of her lycanthropy before she changes, trying to prepare for the inevitable (striptease)? Or do you prefer her to be caught by surprise and confused by what is happening to her (clothes rippage)?

Both involve the slow manifestation of painful symptoms. The difference is awareness of what they foreshadow on the victim's part.

Members and lurkers alike, make your voice heard and cast your vote for your preference!

[Anahki]

There should be a third option: girl UNAWARE, but due to sudden heat she STRIPS/RIPS OFF her clothes. Well, maybe the second was nearer to this, so I voted .

[irishshane]

It's like trying to pick a favorite kid, at least for me anyway. Honestly, I would love either one. Just want to see one get done.

[Cursebearer]

Just so people know, this is my gameplan for a werewolf TF in which the victim is aware, reposted from the TMC thread as it's already been buried.


The Build Up

1. Have the woman acknowledge she's a werewolf, and acknowledge the coming transformation. This is just part of making the build up real and fun. Like mb78 said, dread is a good direction to go in. The woman is not looking forward to the painful transformation, perhaps even fears it, but there's nothing to be done about it but prepare. Having her acknowledge the inevitability of the change is something that I personally find appealing.

2. Give us a clock. Have the setting sun and the rising full moon shown, perhaps by having the actress look out a window in distress. Make sure that we know the clock is ticking until the moment that she transforms.

3. Make the girl human. Even just showing her taking off her coat and putting away her keys after getting home can help the scene feel more genuine. Keep her acting focused on the oncoming change during all of this, as well.

4. Moon is risen, start the symptoms. A good way to please with the oncoming changes is to attach unpleasant illness-like symptoms to the woman before any actual transforming begins as precursors to the werewolf TF. These symptoms should start out small and escalate up until the point of actual change. This is where the performer's acting is really really key to selling it- the more convincingly she can display these symptoms and their increasing severity, the more appealing. The three symptoms I think everyone really likes are:

-Sweat and heat. The girl feels very hot and sweats profusely. Nothing ridiculous like a Gatorade commercial, but not too understated either. Like all the symptoms, this starts out minor and gets worse up until the moment she begins to transform. Have her mention that she's hot. Have her wipe sweat off of her brow. Make her clothes and hair stick to her and grow damp. Show moisture glistening on her body after the clothing comes off.

- Labored breath. Have the girl breathing heavily, and as the symptoms get worse, outright gasping, panting and moaning. A heaving chest is a nice bonus to this particular symptom.

- Stomach cramps and pains. These start out as small, intermittent twinges of discomfort in the stomach and get worse as time goes on. Clutching the stomach and doubling over is always a popular move in these circumstances.

5. Now that the symptoms have begun, have the girl strip down for her oncoming transformation. Make sure the symptoms are highlighted during her undressing as much as possible, and especially how they're getting worse. Perhaps even have her begin to remove her clothing as much because she's getting hot and sweaty as because she's about to transform. To prolong this striptease, have her pause briefly after each removed article of clothing for reasons relating to the the change. Waiting for a stomach pain to subside. Trying to catch her breath. Looking briefly out the window to track the progress of the rising full moon. Mentioning that she's hot, having her cuss out the coming transformation, etc. Note that werewolf TF fans enjoy a sexy outfit as much as the next guy, and something spicy that bears cleavage is always fun. She doesn't necessarily have to get completely naked for the change. Other popular choices include down to bra and underwear or topless and wearing pants.

6. She's naked (enough), the change is close. Feel free to ham up the symptoms a bit more, as they're now at their worst and you can never have enough of that. Have her pace, have her moan and groan as the pains get worse, make sure she's panting and sweating. Finally, it's fully dark, the moon is in the sky, and we hit the real transformation.

The Transformation

1. The pains reach their worst. Dynamic poses are great here. Have the girl clutch her stomach. Have her nearly fall, but catch something to hold herself steady. Have her fall to her knees, then to all fours. Stuff like that, dramatic scenes showcasing the effect the change is having on her. It should seem overwhelming and powerful at this point. This is also where the transformation sound effects should start kicking in.

2. Sound is really really REALLY key. The actress groaning, moaning and crying out are just part of it, the transformation itself should make noise. Bones crunching and joints popping, that sort of thing. The videos posted above use really good sound effects for the actual meat of the transformation, so they're the best guide I can give you. At the beginning of the transformation, these sounds shouldn't be as prevalent, as the change hasn't hit full swing yet. At this point, try to sync up the sounds to the acting as best you can. Have the girl jerk her chest forward when you use a 'popping' sound, have her clutch her stomach and use a 'squishing' sound, have her groan when you use a crunching sound. All that sort of thing.

-Just a quick note here is that this already sounds like an EXCELLENT werewolf transformation video to me, and you haven't used any special effects to make the girl look like she's changing yet.

3. Start transformation effects. Keep them minor to begin with. Have her nails sharpen into claws as her hands pop and crack, have her grimace towards the camera to display new fangs, use contacts to show her eyes becoming more wolfish and predatory, fur growth, etc. I'm not sure what all you're capable of here, so just do what you can. Particularly popular, I've noticed, are shots of her spine as her back is arched and changing. Breasts are always fun to show and shouldn't be forgotten. At this point, if she still has any clothing on, have her or the transformation rip them off. The transformation itself should seem very painful, and highlighting the girl's discomfort and horror with what she's becoming is a good way to go. Try to keep the poses dynamic even here, as if a person were actually writhing in pain and shifting positions. Again, the girl's noises and the noises of her body actually changing are very key, and great acting will sell this even with the worst effects. Key areas of the transformation are: Claws growing and hands turning to paws, tail growing, spine and back changing, feet stretching and turning to paws, chest barreling out, ears pointing and face pushing out into a wolf's muzzle.

4. Change is done, the girl is now a werewolf. Show a shot of the full moon and the sound of a wolf's howl and you can call it a wrap.

Please note that Obsidian Reaver plans to keep all of these essential symptoms. I merely wanted to provide some context for what a change in which the woman is aware of her curse would be like.

[aresx]

normally i would vote for unaware, but Cursebearer has convinced me.

[blaidd]

eh I'm still for unaware.

[Amahain]

I'm not voting because I don't have a strong preference either way. In any case, I'd pay to see it.

[Obsidian Reaver]

Thanks for the repost, Cursebearer. I think it's good the community have has much information as possible regarding both ideas.

Whichever way the community favors, I think TMC will deliver us a gem. Maybe even launch a string of clips. Hell, both ideas could eventually come to fruition if this first clip is popular.

[Shadow_Dragon]

Hmmm, kinda predicted people to favor the clothes ripping more.

[Obsidian Reaver]

Forgot to set a timeframe for this poll. Let's say it ends on Sunday.

[kattphive]

I don't like how its worded as a disease. I'm studying them in school right now and to think of somebody changing as being sick just doesn't sound right.

With that said, I vote striptease

[CK01]

Ideally unaware, but aware might be easier to pull off, we are asking quite a lot technically for a lower budget production to begin with.