Research 17/2

APA is now moving to the 7th version, from 2nd semester onwards APA6 formatting will not be allowed for submissions. Most databases are still in APA6 so be wary and double check any auto references.

Use OneNote with Word for easy reference streamlining from database to project.

2 Slides in 5 Minutes

• Use visuals/links in two slides to depict my project ideas for the semester.
• one slide for inspiration, influences, artist models
• one slide for my ideas, concepts, methodology and a possible focus question
• Write a speech between 500-1000 words on a separate word document.
• Send the .pdf file to Traci via email, submit through blackboard and dropbox before 2pm on Friday.

Check out https://studiocartoon.tumblr.com/page/4 when home due to page blocker.





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Screen Arts 17/2

Film Analysis

Reception of Film

• Film Content Engagement
• Identification(based on actual events that have occured)
• something in the film reminds us of our own experiences
• you identify with the character and their situation
• Idealisation(based on thoughts not actual happenings)
• something in the film resonates with our dreams or aspirations
• Form
• The visual and aural(audio) shape of the film
• Covers all film aspects that can be picked out individually to discuss
• Includes: narrative, mis-en-scene, sound, camera work and editing
• Interaction between elements
• Style
• Refers to usage of Form
• Style is based on time and place
• Genre
• Some films have a unique style
• Can be realistic(cinema verite) or highly stylised.

Analyse the opening scene of Back to the Future

1. What does the scene tell us about the narrative? The opening scene sets up a comedy feel to the movie. The many clocks tell us it is a time travel movie and the fact that Doc isnt around hints at something that has gone wrong/is out of the ordinary.
2. What does mise-en-scene inform about the characters? The skateboard and the over powered amp gives us the clues that Marty is a mischievous class clown type of character, who obviously has some kind of relationship with Doc due to knowing where the key is, and how comfortable he was with letting himself into the room. The many clocks around the room and the automated robots hint at Docs mad scientist/tinkerer personality. The lack of cleanliness shows his obssession also. The morning news article talking about the missing plutonium is linked to the Doc through Marty's careless push of his skateboard when its placed down, hinting at something a little more sinister to come.
3. How does the camera work, editing and sound support the story? The ticking clocks in the long scene are the biggest hint as to the theme of the story. The many closeups on all the dials that are being adjusted again hints at Marty's reckless side in a way that mid-long range shots wouldnt achieve. The almost rube goldberg style sequence is a great example of how Doc is trying to automate his lifestyle through inventions that dont necessarily turn out right(exactly like the issues they pair have to overcome in the rest of the story.) The long shots help to add a sense of ease in the environment, Marty is in no hurry as he goes through Docs things which shows the familiarity between the two. There is a nice lil foreshadowing in the sequence with one of the clocks showing a man hanging off one of the clock arms exactly how it happens later on.

Personal Experiences - Provide exampls of scenes from films or animations that have evoked a sad or weepy emotional response for you personally.

• Give 2 early memory examples
• The Lion King when Mufasa dies
• Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey when Shadow falls into a pit and Chance and Sassy go on to reunite with the family without him, until he finally limps into view to join them.

I still get sad/weepy watching them, I guess death just has the same affect on me regardless of how much time passes.

• Give 2 recent memory examples
• Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back when Ash dies to save the pokemon from Mewtwo
• Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments when Chase dies

3D Animation 17/2

Week 2 critique/feedback: need to finalise story and concept art asap. Keep tail short and stumpy due to rigging complexity. Look into pixie/short hairstyles, make her look more cat-like to help emphasise the feline vs human battle.

Story idea:
 "Kitty" is reading when a ball of yarn rolls past. She tries to ignore it but the yarn almost appears to be teasing her. Eventually she gives in to her kitty self and pounces on it. After winning an "epic cartoon battle" the end result is her in a giant tangled mess coming back to reality and stuck in a funny position. Appearing normal vs instincts internal struggle.

Background has humanoid figures painted in to show how different she is from the normal ppl.

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Research 14/2

One on One time - 5:00pm Mondays & 2:36pm on Fridays.

Focus Question.

Something to do with colour theory and mood - game, animation or comic.

• Could do intro/cutscene for game. 
• Poster would be easier due to render time. 
• Painting backgrounds to composite into my projects. (oil/acrylic or digital, or a comparison)

Matte Painting: https://conceptartempire.com/matte-painting/

Colour Impact on Emotions: https://99designs.com/blog/tips/how-color-impacts-emotions-and-behaviors/

Colour Psychology: http://www.arttherapyblog.com/online/color-psychology-psychologica-effects-of-colors/#.XkYElWgzZaQ

Colour mixing tips: https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/color-theory-for-painting-2578070

Samurai Jack examples: http://madaboutcartoons.blogspot.com/2007/07/samurai-jack.html

Background painting techniques: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u16PlJx5YoU

Hanna-Barbera handpainted bg breakdown: https://johnkstuff.blogspot.com/2006/12/color-theory-art-lozzi-explains-some.html

Drawing an environment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkAOpEZQo20

Design an environment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPD9lNj01V4

Choosing a background: https://www.arttutor.com/backgrounds

Makoto Shinkai bg examples: http://www.mclelun.com/2015/10/anime-background-tutorial.html

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Be at library 3:45pm

Audio 14/2

Sounds

Foley

Sounds that are created by recording human movement in time with the picture. Different from background noises. ie footsteps, prop movement, clothing rustling etc.

Music

Score - prepared by a composer

Source Music - music coming from devices in the film ie radios, tv's, concerts etc

Songs - Additional music added to the film score.

Ben Burke - look up

Homework: Find a piece of media that I really like to analyse in class in 2 weeks time.

PAL = 25fps 50hz (NZ)

NTSC = 30fps 60hz (USA)

Must bring headphones to class every week. 

EQ is most used effect, Parametric EQ best one to go for. Must match the channel that the audio actually is in.

Right click the word parametric and hit edit.

Second most used effect is Reverb, Studio reverb for this class.

Third is Time and Pitch Shift

3D Animation 12/2

Animation World Network
https://www.awn.com/

Cartoon Brew
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/

Maya

Always Set Project when opening Maya each time.

Alt+middle click = drag view
Alt+left click = rotate
Alt+right click = zoom
Spacebar = change perspective, long hold = menu

In channel box/layer editor, select the attribute and hold middle click to adjust inside the main window.

Digital painting

https://www.evenant.com/design/creating-character-concept-art-thumbnails/

https://www.pinterest.nz/characterdesigh/character-anatomy-ratio/?lp=true

https://www.clipstudio.net/how-to-draw/archives/155423



Hairstyle Inspo

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Drawing 11/2

First day back on the grind. I should probably do some speed still life drawing at home to practice and improve as I have definitely been slack in that area. Need to think of a character/story for my 12 page comic and keep in mind Chris's recommendation to focus on colour theory this year.