As part of the presentation to the studio, we worked on a full color beat-board to pitch the story and the visual style. Stephan directed the staging, working with Takeshi. I would then work out the layout, composition and color. Here's an example of the process.
Final composition and color.
Layout.
Characters by Takeshi Miyazawa.
Pencil & Photoshop. 2010. Copyright Sony Pictures Animation.