Not really an update. Floor plan is not complete yet. Just...
Once again, tired and uninspired :( Pretty lost, and I can't seem to get myself to start.
Also not too sure what to use for my animation. Traditional? Flash? Photoshop?
I actually decided on Flash already, because that would mean I could do work at home as well, not too time restricted... but I didn't quite like the feel of it when I used the brush tool in school today. On the other hand, tracing over with line tool would be a pain :(
So... I actually asked for my brother's opinion. He hasn't really seen my animatics or so, but he said that this would be a good time to experiment, probably my only chance to do so till FYP. Plus, he said I should try doing my animation digitally, because it's more.. erm, modern? Haha. So.. now I'm stuck with either Flash or Photoshop.
Oh, watched The Emperor's New Groove today - Adeline's recommendation. Nice animation, but story wise, not really my kind. Have to say they portrayed the characters quite nicely though : ) I like the expressions. Also saw the making. Too bad there was an error when it comes to coloring the characters :< It is quite interesting to see them choosing color schemes for the good and the bad characters though.
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Interim 3 – Monday, 1st June
Final submission – Monday, 15th June
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Interim 2 - Animatics
Errr, while doing the animatics, I changed the story a little. So here it is, my animatics (with no audio):
Was happy that Alan commented something about the animatics being able to tell the story.
There were also other comments:
... add more shots on the cookies disappearing, and when there's no more cookies, perhaps he counts with his fingers and then does an action like he doesn't know, but perhaps he's eaten them all.
... needs more time for fade to black from first scene to the TV scene. It was too sudden. or perhaps have the audio of the TV program first.
... straw longer maybe, and it needs to turn to finish the drink.
... good expressions
... for the fridge scene - uh..sfx, fridge ambience? and the transition from black= opening of fridge.
... hand reaching for phone - like he's flying (superman?) so perhaps a zoom in, then with the hand reaching for it.
... when it comes to the pizza number part, finger should be as if tapping, not really moving that way. Timing too slow.
... guy should probably watch football? haha, and perhaps a bottle of coke with the pizza. Maybe he was already eating one, but when he's about to reach for his second piece, he finds the whole box gone.
... as for the ending, show the girl giving him a new piece of pizza
I hope I got them all right! Do let me know if there's a mistake or something. Perhaps comments from people reading this as well?
Anyway, was happy that Alan liked the title, because I'm usually bad with those - anything to do with words!
Well, I hope I'll be able to animate it well. I'm still not sure what I'm using - traditional? Flash? Photoshop? ...??? :( What do you think would be most appropriate with the time left and all? Flash, I guess? but actually, I'm not VERY familiar with flash, especially with their effects and symbols. Oh well, perhaps it's time for me to learn more about it. But anyway, not confirmed yet about using flash.
As for traditional, I don't really mind except for the fact that I don't have a lightbox and scanner. Oh and there's the vectorising in Toonboom. Based on experiences, sometimes the coloring is not perfect, like some parts are pixellated? Not too sure why... Well, if there's another method to make the animation look better, I might try. I feel like doing something different from P2 or Anim2.
Other than that, I bet audio would take a long time. Actually wanted to do some after presentation, but I was hungry + sleepy, AND the juniors or something were hanging out there. =____=... Perhaps I should leave a note there one day or something.
Oh yeah, not going for CG Overdrive talks :( Too expensive for me. Another factor would be the talks (language). In my whole life, I haven't really thought of any talks being interesting. Also, with the little knowledge/ vocabulary that I have, most of the time, I've difficulty figuring out what people are saying (which explains my puzzled look at times). Oh well, perhaps when I grow up? oh BUT I'll probably go for the exhibition. It's free admission, right? :)
Reminder for self: Arghhh, gantt chart. Portfolio. Production.
Was happy that Alan commented something about the animatics being able to tell the story.
There were also other comments:
... add more shots on the cookies disappearing, and when there's no more cookies, perhaps he counts with his fingers and then does an action like he doesn't know, but perhaps he's eaten them all.
... needs more time for fade to black from first scene to the TV scene. It was too sudden. or perhaps have the audio of the TV program first.
... straw longer maybe, and it needs to turn to finish the drink.
... good expressions
... for the fridge scene - uh..sfx, fridge ambience? and the transition from black= opening of fridge.
... hand reaching for phone - like he's flying (superman?) so perhaps a zoom in, then with the hand reaching for it.
... when it comes to the pizza number part, finger should be as if tapping, not really moving that way. Timing too slow.
... guy should probably watch football? haha, and perhaps a bottle of coke with the pizza. Maybe he was already eating one, but when he's about to reach for his second piece, he finds the whole box gone.
... as for the ending, show the girl giving him a new piece of pizza
I hope I got them all right! Do let me know if there's a mistake or something. Perhaps comments from people reading this as well?
Anyway, was happy that Alan liked the title, because I'm usually bad with those - anything to do with words!
Well, I hope I'll be able to animate it well. I'm still not sure what I'm using - traditional? Flash? Photoshop? ...??? :( What do you think would be most appropriate with the time left and all? Flash, I guess? but actually, I'm not VERY familiar with flash, especially with their effects and symbols. Oh well, perhaps it's time for me to learn more about it. But anyway, not confirmed yet about using flash.
As for traditional, I don't really mind except for the fact that I don't have a lightbox and scanner. Oh and there's the vectorising in Toonboom. Based on experiences, sometimes the coloring is not perfect, like some parts are pixellated? Not too sure why... Well, if there's another method to make the animation look better, I might try. I feel like doing something different from P2 or Anim2.
Other than that, I bet audio would take a long time. Actually wanted to do some after presentation, but I was hungry + sleepy, AND the juniors or something were hanging out there. =____=... Perhaps I should leave a note there one day or something.
Oh yeah, not going for CG Overdrive talks :( Too expensive for me. Another factor would be the talks (language). In my whole life, I haven't really thought of any talks being interesting. Also, with the little knowledge/ vocabulary that I have, most of the time, I've difficulty figuring out what people are saying (which explains my puzzled look at times). Oh well, perhaps when I grow up? oh BUT I'll probably go for the exhibition. It's free admission, right? :)
Reminder for self: Arghhh, gantt chart. Portfolio. Production.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Tekkon Kinkreet Screening
Sorry Alan for being very inactive here. Honestly, I'm more concentrated on Animation2 now, especially with the lack of manpower...
Anyway, short update for today.
Watched Tekkon Kinkreet. Heard of it before, I think it was from DeviantArt artists' fan arts and journals. The first thing that caught my attention was the background. That was some sort of a first time for me, because I usually dislike backgrounds (especially when I'm weak in them D: ).
So.. Tekkon Kinkreet. I didn't exactly understood the whole story, but visual wise, it was really cool. So, to me this show shows the relationship between two brothers? and how they balance each others' lives? Hahah, I probably got confused at some parts I guess. But I knew the environment was very important, as they kept saying "MY town". Some parts that I do not really understand was on Shiro(White)'s imagination and action (at one point, he floated down).
BUT. I have to say watching the making was worth it. We get to see how animator lives are like, how much the animation mean to them, how they also struggle with deadlines and obstacles, how they work and feel, and some techniques! *cough* I'm quite proud to have thought of the same concept of using after effects to create a 2D-3D environment even before seeing the show though... BUT IT FAILED because of bad time management. Well, I also envy their background artists, as they were all hand painted. Once a mistake is done, it's goneee D: I admire their perseverance. Seeing them reminded me a little little bit of the time during our P2 though.
Other than that, I like Shiro's character design. Even though weird with all the random hats, I actually loved the watches and toilet tissue paper roll attached to him. I think he also has a unique character. Childish, but deep at the same time.
So.. I guess today's screening has taught me a few things. The importance of background, character designs, sound, achieving goals, visualising, and teamwork .
Other than that, heard that we've to show our progress soon. Hopefully it will be due on Friday :'D, since Thursday's our submission for Anim2. I'm planning to change my character design. I think he looks too childish/ young. It should be okay I guess, since I didn't really have a finalised one... but I really really hope P3 will go well!
Anyway, short update for today.
Watched Tekkon Kinkreet. Heard of it before, I think it was from DeviantArt artists' fan arts and journals. The first thing that caught my attention was the background. That was some sort of a first time for me, because I usually dislike backgrounds (especially when I'm weak in them D: ).
So.. Tekkon Kinkreet. I didn't exactly understood the whole story, but visual wise, it was really cool. So, to me this show shows the relationship between two brothers? and how they balance each others' lives? Hahah, I probably got confused at some parts I guess. But I knew the environment was very important, as they kept saying "MY town". Some parts that I do not really understand was on Shiro(White)'s imagination and action (at one point, he floated down).
BUT. I have to say watching the making was worth it. We get to see how animator lives are like, how much the animation mean to them, how they also struggle with deadlines and obstacles, how they work and feel, and some techniques! *cough* I'm quite proud to have thought of the same concept of using after effects to create a 2D-3D environment even before seeing the show though... BUT IT FAILED because of bad time management. Well, I also envy their background artists, as they were all hand painted. Once a mistake is done, it's goneee D: I admire their perseverance. Seeing them reminded me a little little bit of the time during our P2 though.
Other than that, I like Shiro's character design. Even though weird with all the random hats, I actually loved the watches and toilet tissue paper roll attached to him. I think he also has a unique character. Childish, but deep at the same time.
So.. I guess today's screening has taught me a few things. The importance of background, character designs, sound, achieving goals, visualising, and teamwork .
Other than that, heard that we've to show our progress soon. Hopefully it will be due on Friday :'D, since Thursday's our submission for Anim2. I'm planning to change my character design. I think he looks too childish/ young. It should be okay I guess, since I didn't really have a finalised one... but I really really hope P3 will go well!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Storyboard 03 + Feedbacks
Got feedbacks from Amanda:
Some on shot sizes/ angles like above. She also mentioned things about the order of my storyboard panels. Other than that, she said that the character shouldn't really 'communicate' to the audience (like panel 8). Panel 10 might confuse audience as we only see a pair of legs. It could have been another character. 27 is not needed. 32-34 not effective I guess?
Later on, showed it to Alan. Like Amanda, 32-34 is not effective. He said that's not what people do for that. He also suggested the girl offering him half the burger in the end. Anyway, will probably add the straw part.
Finally had it kind of approved, at least for the flow, and it's mostly thanks to Alan for it. Thank you! :)
Weekend
Spent the weekend thinking some more. While that, I asked for my brothers' opinion on the storyboard, and how it could be improved.
My elder brother came up with some interesting ideas, using the same concept and storyboard that I've done, but with a different character with different traits.
The woman he suggested sounded like Dexter's sister - DeeDee in Dexter's Laboratory.
Basically the characters he suggested were very contradicting. One is angry/unhappy, while the other is naughty/happy/colorful. Like whatever she touches => happy. Example: flower in pot that was dying> bloomed.
My eldest brother came up with another idea, where the other character isn't revealed at all. His was a mixture of comedy and suspense. This storyboard was quite a last minute take on my eldest brother's suggestion. Rough one. Haaa.. Sorry for coming up with crap drawings like this. Had no motivation/ inspiration while doing it.
Alan gave comments about it, and gave some suggestions. He didn't quite like how it goes.
So... will be doing a new storyboard again!
My elder brother came up with some interesting ideas, using the same concept and storyboard that I've done, but with a different character with different traits.
The woman he suggested sounded like Dexter's sister - DeeDee in Dexter's Laboratory.
Basically the characters he suggested were very contradicting. One is angry/unhappy, while the other is naughty/happy/colorful. Like whatever she touches => happy. Example: flower in pot that was dying> bloomed.
My eldest brother came up with another idea, where the other character isn't revealed at all. His was a mixture of comedy and suspense. This storyboard was quite a last minute take on my eldest brother's suggestion. Rough one. Haaa.. Sorry for coming up with crap drawings like this. Had no motivation/ inspiration while doing it.
Alan gave comments about it, and gave some suggestions. He didn't quite like how it goes.
So... will be doing a new storyboard again!
Presentation 1
Character Design
Storyboard
The whole class showed their storyboards, lasted for 2 days.
Here's my first storyboard.
Came early. Before class started, I approached Alan. I didn't like my story, especially the story flow. After drawing the whole thing, there wasn't really a reason why the main character should be a samurai either. So.... I went to ask for his opinion.
The first thing he asked for was to see my character designs. He commented that one looked very traditional and angry, while the other looked very modern and anxious. He said that if he was the audience, he wouldn't want to be in their shoes.
Alan gave some suggestions, like what he suggested the other day.
On the 2nd day, sketched some characters. (which was then not used)
Storyboard
The whole class showed their storyboards, lasted for 2 days.
Here's my first storyboard.
Came early. Before class started, I approached Alan. I didn't like my story, especially the story flow. After drawing the whole thing, there wasn't really a reason why the main character should be a samurai either. So.... I went to ask for his opinion.
The first thing he asked for was to see my character designs. He commented that one looked very traditional and angry, while the other looked very modern and anxious. He said that if he was the audience, he wouldn't want to be in their shoes.
Alan gave some suggestions, like what he suggested the other day.
On the 2nd day, sketched some characters. (which was then not used)
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