Research 2/3

Today was presenting our mind maps for discussion in class.

Question refinement:

How can I compare and manipulate the mood perception of a background image using colour theory and diptych displays. I either need to make physical diptychs or find a diff way of describing the final presentation.


Aim for A2 or A3 in size. Need to think about framing - price vs size, no glass for oils.

Screen Arts 2/3

Stop Motion Animation

Ray Harryhausen - LA born artist, designer, visual effects creator, writer and producer. He created Dynamation which is a stop motion technique involving front and rear projecting footage to create each frame. The background was filmed first and then he used that footage and animate in front of it. This method is still used today. His works include Jason and the Argonauts(1963) and Clash of the Titans(1981). His work has inspired many filmmakers inc Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson, Tim Burton, James Cameron and Guillermo del Toro. Most of his films feature modeled, animated characters integrated with the live action world. He maintained full technical control by developing and executing most of the miniatures personally.

Phil Tippett - American movie director, Oscar and Emmy-award winning VFX supervisor and producer. He specialises in creature design, stop-motion and computerised animation. He has worked with Industrial Light and Magic and Dreamworks. He formed Tippett Studio in 1984 and his claim to fame is the original Star Wars trilogy, Dragonslayer, Jurassic Park and Starship Troopers. Created Go-Motion, models had motors in them to create small moves while the frame was being exposed, creating motion blur.


I prefer Phil Tippetts work more than Ray's, most likely because it is more modern, and with the technology advancements between them, the overall end product looks nicer to me. Not to mention I am a little biased towards Industrial Light and Magic due to loving Mythbusters when I was younger(Adam Savage has worked for ILM).

Research 24/2

Feed back on the presentation last week. Overall positive, just need to keep doing what Im doing and get organised. Actual proposal is due in 2 weeks so just need to add more research slides and a title page then practice my speech. Easy...

3D Animation 2/3

fully colour blocked, palette chosen

Starting on the final clean linework

3D Animation 2/3

Colour blocking for portrait panel due on wednesday. Still got a lot of work to do.

Research 28/2

Mapping

Map out your project:
- Question
- Medium & Trials( tools used, testing process)
- Influences(what inspires me)
- Logistics and Timeline(timing and planning)

Current mind map iteration.

Audio 28/2

Today was filming the short film that we will be using for our first assessment in terms of creating a soundscape. Bit of fun, good intro for the animators that will be doing compositing next semester. Definitely flashbacks to the cert year with Ash and our film class. Gotta remember the piece of media to analyse in class next week also.