Here it is! The final edit of my first showreel. It would be great to hear your feedback especially things you didn't like. =)
Soundtrack: Pat Metheny - Holding Us
19 May 2010
10 May 2010
Artefact 6 - Spacing and Timing
Yesterday I completed my 6th artefact. The purpose was to explore and demonstrate how spacing and timing is used in the performance of character animation. I decided to use the sound clip from UP because it suited the narrative for a scared squirrel.
From the feedback I got in today's seminar, I have to work on faster movements where the spacing is much closer together. I found that to be very hard this time. I think this piece of animation is the first time i've done something quickly but at the same time with clear visual messages. Therefore areas to focus on in the future are:
- when he lands after the first jump, he should quiver and shake fast
- the run should be a lot faster, therefore more cycles
If you have anymore suggestions please leave a comment.
Soundtrack: Sabu - Asabache
01 May 2010
Artefact 6 - My name is Doug and I.. SQUIRREL!
First of all, I can't believe this is the last artefact now! I've recently handed in my Client Project which after 10 weeks of work felt very strange to have come to an end. Now with PRP drawing to a close it's also a weird feeling that some of biggest work I have ever produced will soon be over.
Anywho, I just wanted to post a quick update about how this last artefact is going. If you've seen UP you can probably tell from the title that it has inspired me. I have also used a clip from UP to assist me with the artefact. In the film there is a joke throughout where the dogs shout "SQUIRREL!" but you never see one. So I am making the reaction of that squirrel now..
What you see here is the first main reaction from the squirrel, after hearing the dog; eye lids open, pupils in eye get bigger, ears pop up, tail pops up, arms and hands raise a bit.
If you have any other suggestions to really make the surprise... surprising, please leave me a comment.
The idea is that I will show a sudden change in acting; from an anthropomorphic squirrel, that yawns slowly like a human on two feet, into a real squirrel that is scared and quick to move on four feet. It's been an interesting challenge for me. So far it's going well and i'm enjoying it. So back to it i guess. Thanks for reading.
Update
Having fun posing this squirrel to extremes...
Another update
Every time I see the graph editor I can't believe how much is going on there. Most I have ever done I think...
Soundtrack: Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft
Anywho, I just wanted to post a quick update about how this last artefact is going. If you've seen UP you can probably tell from the title that it has inspired me. I have also used a clip from UP to assist me with the artefact. In the film there is a joke throughout where the dogs shout "SQUIRREL!" but you never see one. So I am making the reaction of that squirrel now..
What you see here is the first main reaction from the squirrel, after hearing the dog; eye lids open, pupils in eye get bigger, ears pop up, tail pops up, arms and hands raise a bit.
If you have any other suggestions to really make the surprise... surprising, please leave me a comment.
The idea is that I will show a sudden change in acting; from an anthropomorphic squirrel, that yawns slowly like a human on two feet, into a real squirrel that is scared and quick to move on four feet. It's been an interesting challenge for me. So far it's going well and i'm enjoying it. So back to it i guess. Thanks for reading.
Update
Having fun posing this squirrel to extremes...
Another update
Every time I see the graph editor I can't believe how much is going on there. Most I have ever done I think...
Soundtrack: Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft
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