tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034322306563560102024-02-20T08:17:40.208-08:00Nooks and CranberriesJessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189718878323785187noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803432230656356010.post-49886548328188700212010-12-02T06:59:00.000-08:002010-12-02T06:59:32.472-08:00CheckpointOkay, so it's been awhile. Currently, I am at the part where the lasers finally come into play. Between this class and the last one I've focused mostly on making the corrections given to me during class and completing scenes 14 and 15 (intro to lasers, oh yeah). Despite the amount of work left on this project, I feel that it is definitely doable and will just require me to work my butt off this weekend, moreso than any weekend previously. It will be harrowing, but ultimately I will get it done some how.<br />
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I've been thinking alot about my dvd menu, and I've decided to incorporate some of my character designs from my final into the menu art. I mean, basically nice, free graphics I made with a soothing color palette. Y/y?Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189718878323785187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803432230656356010.post-8604212462635999812010-11-18T04:26:00.001-08:002010-11-18T04:36:06.356-08:00In Progress Part Deux<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFD_Rh5VOepirlZok328cFflvib-Tmf2HvyhCUauJCebHRwuveeIPLOaEO2P1VEzLZjC2Y5JHmM9adT2DVDhhp0XKrvzKwcmrrjNE8UrQJUIwXbLJ0IKoljIiOI_nCJIUfkD4gAQ4eWLn6/s1600/screenshot.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFD_Rh5VOepirlZok328cFflvib-Tmf2HvyhCUauJCebHRwuveeIPLOaEO2P1VEzLZjC2Y5JHmM9adT2DVDhhp0XKrvzKwcmrrjNE8UrQJUIwXbLJ0IKoljIiOI_nCJIUfkD4gAQ4eWLn6/s400/screenshot.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540865264981998050" /></a><br /><br />So, here I am at the second checkpoint. I've continued to set the assets I don't immediately need aside and begin working on my characters' walkcycles and opening scene. I had also hoped to get the second scene completed, but alas I didn't finish the father's front-facing walk, and seeing as that scene is all about the front-facing walk, it remains setup but incomplete. I am hoping to get a little bit of work time in during class and get that straightened out. Also, I have questions about looping the puppet tool, as when I went in to add the expression, there was already quite a bit of information there. So, hoping to get that sorted out. According to my schedule, I remain around the target.<div><br /></div><div>Also, I realized after last class that our schedules are pretty much required to be on the web in some way, or it won't get looked at even though it was supposed to. So, I've added some screencaps from iCal so that will be mended.</div><div><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDFE7XKDbNdR2UVjjw5gRaIK1litPSrEyaI1Yo8kyfWHDaLld1AQnlsh-Ppui0KUpynEfbOIHmA84bCumub3_Xss4TshF32cqjyvSnAW7Rzfvon7-9m3jiu5pzXvZBC12SqyRMfI07wmWs/s1600/cal1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 253px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDFE7XKDbNdR2UVjjw5gRaIK1litPSrEyaI1Yo8kyfWHDaLld1AQnlsh-Ppui0KUpynEfbOIHmA84bCumub3_Xss4TshF32cqjyvSnAW7Rzfvon7-9m3jiu5pzXvZBC12SqyRMfI07wmWs/s400/cal1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540867402603365538" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjFCH8un-uAafXduN0w1Nom7I46LL2XC72e0RpCYKVJzRlvciPQWAUoDqRMTOnQqBxJSSGS0MJn12euSQz4ZtleE5k_1gzEqXiXSr8Cob7Soi1UrO7WOHZg5AzqCc5wer_tZOsaC_hwYC-/s1600/cal2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 253px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjFCH8un-uAafXduN0w1Nom7I46LL2XC72e0RpCYKVJzRlvciPQWAUoDqRMTOnQqBxJSSGS0MJn12euSQz4ZtleE5k_1gzEqXiXSr8Cob7Soi1UrO7WOHZg5AzqCc5wer_tZOsaC_hwYC-/s400/cal2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540867406492796258" /></a>Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189718878323785187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803432230656356010.post-39837100795424458632010-11-16T06:50:00.000-08:002010-11-16T07:22:11.044-08:00Working for the FinalSo I realized that I definitely did not come close to finishing my assets for today. However, I kind of expected this to happen, so I planned accordingly. So far on my schedule I plan to have my assets finished by the end of the weekend as I work on my first few scenes. I think at this point it would be more beneficial to at least start and get my walk cycles parred down while completing my numerous assets. Whatever fog was in my head, I need it cleared. And I thinking that working this way is what's going to work.<br /><br />Keep on keeping on, fellow students.<br /><br />As for my calendar, I have it written in my sketchbook as well as planned out in iCal, so just ask me if you want to see it.Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189718878323785187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803432230656356010.post-10471370827098352152010-11-11T06:59:00.000-08:002010-11-11T07:12:46.467-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL99uiRIAVq3awnwZBUCzY96bTMsxl8zttwDL2T2yeK7kv-g7w53wJ64hFtcySz9WT5TymX3UJ47WJlDuTFMH8fb3Q116vlrQTWSMEqxJYJJb8SoJCA3GdldJV2c8BtcSuUumPur82WAU-/s1600/screencappy.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL99uiRIAVq3awnwZBUCzY96bTMsxl8zttwDL2T2yeK7kv-g7w53wJ64hFtcySz9WT5TymX3UJ47WJlDuTFMH8fb3Q116vlrQTWSMEqxJYJJb8SoJCA3GdldJV2c8BtcSuUumPur82WAU-/s400/screencappy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538309769839350994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWzuJZ71ra1EjvllRxcnBn3zyWlJXq0m5Y5RsBAoX3Qxe414tsn78ESFWO8l1QG4E_EyWGmiQbBYq8CkoC12x4hcIVckfw062QPXvX6YRiqXHCYr-S7FSZxxb-FAJykpIeDcbijBOrGED/s1600/girlie.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihgxVjQStl4oHhtiH-tiKURnFhEKVTceyszq7-tJtZsQRbQ5Xl4FWZlVwByMlsNC3PMyHFAgVtzzYOTzDny1GjWW2wEs46I4BoOMwAOmZd6aVDossYTR5lrpnU8NC1UQWARzg87buNSqWi/s400/scan004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537562307039580706" /></a>Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189718878323785187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803432230656356010.post-5023025964172455782010-11-03T23:51:00.000-07:002010-11-04T03:24:01.227-07:00Pitch for Final ProjectSo for my final project, I decided to go the narrative route. In the end, thinking narratively is most organic and natural to me, so I decided to play my strengths. I also decided to work with some of the themes I used in other pieces so far, particularly the idea of a young girl going on a adventure where she helps magical creatures.<br /><br />Concept: A young girl is taken to a zoo where there are only magical creatures being exhibited.<br /><br />Story: A girl and her father go to the new zoo that has just opened in the local park. But this is no ordinary zoo, for all of the animals on display are magical/mythical creatures. As she passes each cage she gets more and more saddened by the creatures, who appear to have their magic being drained away before her very eyes. Unfortunately, her father is an adult who has lost all his sense of wonder and cannot see the animals as his daughter does. When the reach the end of the cages they come up to a large aquarium that also contains magical aquatic creatures. The father tries to get his daughter to calm down and have an ice cream cone, but she cannot even enjoy it. Suddenly, her eyes trace a baseball bat lying abandoned on the ground and then back to the aquarium. The next shot is the front gates of the zoo that we saw at the beginning. There is a rumble, and then the gates are forced open by a tidal wave of water. Riding on top of the wave are all of the now freed magical animals and the little girl sharing her ice cream with a unicorn. Her father trails behind.<br /><br />Aesthetic: After looking at many videos which feature extensive color palettes, I realized that shots with very limited to no animation where kept fresh and interesting by having intense, engaging color palettes complimented by lighting effects that are slowly shifting, making them dynamic. I realized that this was definitely the route I wanted to take with this animation, which I have cited below.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/15857134" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/15857134">The Big Winner</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4689543">Rubber House</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />With this animation, the colors are what keeps the beginning interesting, as there isn't very much animation going on. I also like that they kept the aesthetic very minimal and dynamic.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/11364673" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/11364673">Headless studio reel 2010</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3713406">Headless Productions</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />The colors are what really make this, especially the excerpts from the Lost Head animation. All of the vibrancy of the hues combined with the great vectorized looks with the patterns is spot on. Makes me want to animate! <br /><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/12421175" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/12421175">The Subway Time</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2142211">Dongzhen.Li</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />Again, the lighting in this piece is what keeps it interesting, as well as the subtle background movements. This limited animation style also works because even though it is sparse in some areas, the stills act enough like pure candy to keep you distracted. This is a good thing when there is the lone animator doing all the work. More of this, please.Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189718878323785187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803432230656356010.post-80835338182789672062010-11-02T03:16:00.001-07:002010-11-02T03:38:19.971-07:00Possible Concepts for Final1. Continuing with the theme of child-rescues-magic-animals, the story would be about a little boy and his father going to the zoo. But this isn't any ordinary zoo, for all of the animals in the exhibit are magical/mythical creatures. The boy passes by many cages containing unicorns, dragons, griffins, fairies, etc. Each cage he passes makes the boy sadder for the animals. Finally he and his father stop in front of a large tank fill of magical aquatic creatures. The boy then eyes a baseball bat lying on the ground nearby. Then there would be a cut to the front gates of the zoo, still. Then suddenly, water would come rushing out through the front gates, pushing them open, with all of the magical creatures riding the wave out, the boy with them.<br /><br />Aesthetically, I am thinking about a style very similar to my 3rd video (with the girl and the balloon), so vibrant colors with paint texture overlays.<br /><br />2. I am also considering revisiting my midterm project and continuing with that as I didn't finish it earlier. However, I also completely understand that I may just need to start with something new.<br /><br />3. I've also thought about going back to my type piece with the mermaid and maybe continue her story, perhaps with her trying to seduce a sailor and then stabbing him up with her hook hand. I really enjoyed the type project and working with those shapes and limitations, so I am definitely considering that as well.Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189718878323785187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803432230656356010.post-26419460242693019612010-11-02T00:36:00.000-07:002010-11-02T02:16:54.899-07:00Effects Experimentation ProjectLight Writing Effect:<br /><br />http://library.creativecow.net/articles/rabinowitz_aharon/Light_Writing_Pt_1/video-tutorial<br />http://library.creativecow.net/articles/rabinowitz_aharon/Light_Writing_Pt_2/video-tutorial<br /><br />This tutorial utilized a Displacement Map as well as Strokes and Fast Blurs, with great emphasis on Expressions.<br /><br />For the light writing's wiggle I gave each object a Displacement Map (Effect > Distort > Displacement Map) that was set to a Fractal Noise Comp (Effect > Noise and Grain > Fractal Noise). I also used a Wiggle expression on each object's position, rotation and scale as well to further the effect.<br /><br />The stars' and moon's shapes were copy and pasted paths from Illustrator onto separate solids as masks. I set the stroke's (Effect > Generate > Stroke) brush for each stroke to be about 6 and knocked the hardness down to zero, paint style to transparent. I would then change the layer's blend mode to Add to mesh it more with the background.<br /><br />Besides the stroke paths' start and end, I also used some randomized lights that also follow the objects path, layering each stroke to achieve the blurry, almost sci-fi phaser type look.<br /><br />To complete the glowiness of the moon and stars, I gave each of them reflections which are duplicated, flipped comps that have a variety of effects on top of them to make them appear soft, including the bezier warp (Effect > Distort > Bezier Warp) and linear wipe (Effect > Transition > Linear Wipe).<br /><br /><br />Mostly with this tutorial I learned that expression are for more than looping and are good ways to further manipulate effects without having to apply more effects onto one layer (example: using the wiggle expression instead of using the Wiggler.) I also liked that it worked a lot with Blend Modes, which feel more familiar to me as someone who uses them a great deal in Photoshop to achieve the looks I want. Also, the magic of Pre-Comping shall not go unrecognized! Pre-Comps really helped clean up my Comps and made them more manageable, way less overwhelming. Overall, I really enjoyed the tutorial on Creative Cow. The guy (Aharon Rabinowitz) wasn't overly chatty and was very thorough when explaining each step. I also appreciated that he reiterated keyboard shortcuts, very helpful! I liked this project and look forward to using more effects.Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189718878323785187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803432230656356010.post-23549093509518891672010-10-26T06:59:00.000-07:002010-10-26T07:01:27.041-07:00Typography Project (Getting Started)<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NN1537VsUNU?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NN1537VsUNU?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189718878323785187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803432230656356010.post-61101105742538628052010-10-19T16:44:00.000-07:002010-10-20T22:44:18.238-07:00Typography Project<p>For this project I'll be using the font characters as texture and form. The piece will be black and white with some gray tones. The letters, numbers, and symbols will be used for their aesthetic shapes, as in, the letters won't be saying anything themselves. The plot will be a mermaid swimming in the ocean and encountering different sea creatures. Below are videos utilizing some techniques I would like to use. Also, here is my mermaid character:</p><br /><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhlBqv6ZwctPP1JyriFj-vdxzdzXRdTu3lL_At2ugrseRsRW0zCApqznoHxtYn_Cm-Iyn0l1-YdoOtYnn2lCY4m_yrz1K64GwBd5R5XpNbgAFtAPRuZTa5_zCqYFrmZVAehyTBUbhyphenhyphendPpO/s1600/mermaid.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 287px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhlBqv6ZwctPP1JyriFj-vdxzdzXRdTu3lL_At2ugrseRsRW0zCApqznoHxtYn_Cm-Iyn0l1-YdoOtYnn2lCY4m_yrz1K64GwBd5R5XpNbgAFtAPRuZTa5_zCqYFrmZVAehyTBUbhyphenhyphendPpO/s400/mermaid.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530370904249051746" /></a></p><br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zVPfTlpCKaw?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zVPfTlpCKaw?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/6753268" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/6753268">New York Times: Turkish Edition</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/q3c">Quba Michalski</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p>Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189718878323785187noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803432230656356010.post-26793013685108731032010-10-12T06:49:00.000-07:002010-10-12T06:53:31.297-07:00In Progress Midterm<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/03l8Ap4jmKk?hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/03l8Ap4jmKk?hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div>Keep on truckin'.</div>Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189718878323785187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803432230656356010.post-90508095088510463912010-09-30T02:50:00.001-07:002010-09-30T02:51:27.996-07:00Revised Storyboard<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbgCsz7FBe3Ez6CFQcC84MRrc6urLxJxyKKOdwyDOSvIm3TKML0IJKGTxvDCtBrdSeYVZf7rwaT9RT_FcOBbxbzPDtIeqh5KaHxMVRf5Ed_KaF7MBZqisSN-kXfQ2vWvpyRhO8HOrpo0Rl/s1600/story001+copy.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbgCsz7FBe3Ez6CFQcC84MRrc6urLxJxyKKOdwyDOSvIm3TKML0IJKGTxvDCtBrdSeYVZf7rwaT9RT_FcOBbxbzPDtIeqh5KaHxMVRf5Ed_KaF7MBZqisSN-kXfQ2vWvpyRhO8HOrpo0Rl/s400/story001+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522641877999311666" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXgRrQYUv6MyL-e02GzT-bRrmkWx5Ihp39FKtaACqK_obbE_1Qy9zFunhD63xqg0-x_MaV1uAaFqkGDipQAClijGxaq-zsn8yuAtTEZcTJEVwSDdKSfmygJigG-s6RU7ori7_ZWDe9aNrI/s1600/story002+copy.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXgRrQYUv6MyL-e02GzT-bRrmkWx5Ihp39FKtaACqK_obbE_1Qy9zFunhD63xqg0-x_MaV1uAaFqkGDipQAClijGxaq-zsn8yuAtTEZcTJEVwSDdKSfmygJigG-s6RU7ori7_ZWDe9aNrI/s400/story002+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522641870453262706" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7XnUwxUC6G8QyjVIdHv8NkJtSVeNunL_A4oNTdWazwzb7iRd8nFctC4JHpgmMsF4_bv45l4FMNaV1-p6wbPqlA_jixo-qg_XelioK2I3221h8VDzLs3Ozcaf_iR4aP1JFQ9eackjtWvC/s1600/story003+copy.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7XnUwxUC6G8QyjVIdHv8NkJtSVeNunL_A4oNTdWazwzb7iRd8nFctC4JHpgmMsF4_bv45l4FMNaV1-p6wbPqlA_jixo-qg_XelioK2I3221h8VDzLs3Ozcaf_iR4aP1JFQ9eackjtWvC/s400/story003+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522641866911122098" /></a>Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189718878323785187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803432230656356010.post-23681253048974945062010-09-27T23:44:00.000-07:002010-09-28T03:30:24.925-07:00Midterm BreakdownStory:<br />A girl wakes up in a strange forest. Her bed is surrounded by trees and it's nightfall. As she sits up and gets her barrings, a skeletal squirrel jumps on the bed covers, startling her. The squirrel tells her that it isn't safe for humans here and that she should try to get back to wherever it is she came from. As she tries to get up and away from the squirrel, more animals start appearing. They tell her that the reason it is unsafe for her to be there is that the spirit deer that rule these woods are committing mass murders amongst the animal population. She asks why they are doing such a terrible thing and they tell her it is because they are missing their ancient totem that helps the water follow in the woods (they are currently in a drought). She asks them animals why they don't try to help the deer, but the animals refuse to see the deer's side. She decides to find the deer and help them, even though the animals are pulling on her clothes and trying to get her to stay.<br /><br />She wanders through the forest, following the north star to find her way to the where the deer are. Soon she is surrounded by them and they demand to know why she seems to have knowingly walked into their territory. She tells them that she wants to help them retrieve their totem and restore peace back to the forest, despite how menacing the deer act toward her. Before the deer shake off her help and tell her that they will eat her flesh, the elder deer (differentiated by grand antlers) interrupts them. He accepts her help and tells her where to find the totem. He also explains how only the hands of a human can move the totem,<br />and also explains that the totem was moved many moons ago by a mischievous child who visited their realm.<br /><br />She begins to make her way to the center of the forest, the last place the totem was seen. One of the younger deer was told to follow her and protect her. Once they arrive upon a clearing with the totem placed in the middle, they witness lightening striking a tree and creating a fire. The young deer tells her that the totem has the restorative power of water and that they need to turn the tap. After fending off the fire the best they can, they are able to turn the tap and the water spews out of each of the totems three mouths, calming the fire.<br /><br />They return the totem to the deer, and when place into a hollowed tree trunk, the grass and trees rejuvenate and became supple and lush once more. The animals also fatten up again and look like emaciated and freaky. The girl is happy for them, but is so tired from pushing the totem back to the deer's lair that she collapses on the ground and falls asleep. She then wakes up in her room at home, and sees the young deer outside her window.<br /><br />Characters:<br />Girl (Madeleine) - She helps the deer return the state of the forest. Even though she is thrown into this weird world, she is very headstrong and impulsive. She also wants to prove herself by saving something and returning order. Her one flaw would be that she is very sassy and talks back often.<br /><br />Young Deer (Fiona) - She accompanies Madeleine on her journey to retrieve. She reflects the more passionate and human-like side of the deer and also works as character that Madeleine can relate to (similar age).<br /><br />The Spirit Deer- This race of deer protect the forest and maintain the totem that gives the forest water. While antagonistic and aggressive, they are really just scared for the forest and can only find solace through performing violence.<br /><br />The Forest Animals - They fear the deer because of their killing spree. Alternatively, they give the deer no credit for maintaining the forest thus far and just remain ignorant and scared instead of actually helping.<br /><br />Story Diagram:<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipKEJ-SRYYUgnUIXzrazS34oE8mHvPr2QJzLN6vE-Pn0ONhqp7vGRoRIuzieCbT1MaVWGhCEndWeCSZVHB1bnQvTtoPF2EEWSUjkaOe-rLlUTI7ZfJICPqrqMu9fNa6BvZwcBHN2xdD_eR/s1600/storyarcmap.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipKEJ-SRYYUgnUIXzrazS34oE8mHvPr2QJzLN6vE-Pn0ONhqp7vGRoRIuzieCbT1MaVWGhCEndWeCSZVHB1bnQvTtoPF2EEWSUjkaOe-rLlUTI7ZfJICPqrqMu9fNa6BvZwcBHN2xdD_eR/s400/storyarcmap.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521880731772906514" /></a><div><br /></div><div>Storyboard:</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0qeZb6XAfAeXkAufysF4xhiJvIwssSUbzeCmaQE_0j8Z1uvCPebka01OXZRk-lU9vkTVNniQjN-L4d3IxOPIrY8tu6LGshR8BrGH10NgHryCLo5glGwafaNWk9S3tlYLtg1W5dSRk0hY2/s1600/story001.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0qeZb6XAfAeXkAufysF4xhiJvIwssSUbzeCmaQE_0j8Z1uvCPebka01OXZRk-lU9vkTVNniQjN-L4d3IxOPIrY8tu6LGshR8BrGH10NgHryCLo5glGwafaNWk9S3tlYLtg1W5dSRk0hY2/s400/story001.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521909706367493650" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1TWFp_avdK_ZnQYMdtipq-iuzaAG3PQG1r7D6SWU_tFBw-JzrsmFGCHO7kq4wrBLfT6hVe1r-5zFoL0ZN1Ubyy3DMwHRsF_eDwF3T-Al4lWtUk0NekQHXAe3dWoLa2IgCS8XeD18M7gS-/s1600/story002.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1TWFp_avdK_ZnQYMdtipq-iuzaAG3PQG1r7D6SWU_tFBw-JzrsmFGCHO7kq4wrBLfT6hVe1r-5zFoL0ZN1Ubyy3DMwHRsF_eDwF3T-Al4lWtUk0NekQHXAe3dWoLa2IgCS8XeD18M7gS-/s400/story002.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521909550164728562" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZjnPOFFID5DfjGYuBeQccbZJBFyzk2SKvVyTCE0FXxmVhZ-jcduWjMR_VvNhLGCD1oJT-gBnuEXbXm6Vmrrj9Z09TPb_7DriUbI0i-fp3qyvDK2AdLSD5dW9FGAu2GzbE8TwXV6gBFXHz/s1600/story003.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZjnPOFFID5DfjGYuBeQccbZJBFyzk2SKvVyTCE0FXxmVhZ-jcduWjMR_VvNhLGCD1oJT-gBnuEXbXm6Vmrrj9Z09TPb_7DriUbI0i-fp3qyvDK2AdLSD5dW9FGAu2GzbE8TwXV6gBFXHz/s400/story003.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521909442692595506" /></a><br /></div></div>Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189718878323785187noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803432230656356010.post-64166624571096379952010-09-23T02:54:00.000-07:002010-09-23T06:54:25.641-07:00Concept for Midterm<div><p>So, after reviewing my previously posted proposal, I am going to continue with my idea of narratives involving a child going from reality to a fantasy land to go on a quest, complete some task that changes them in some way, and returns back to reality a changed character. With my narrative, it will be a little girl who falls asleep and dreams of stark, nightmarish forest. Soon after she enters this forest, she becomes surrounded by these emaciated skeleton deer creatures. After becoming trapped them, a chief deer (distinguished by his impressive antlers) appears from the shadows and tells her that in order to spare her life and risk never returning home to her bed, she must go into the heart of the woods and retrieve the sacred totem of their pack; only a human can touch the totem. So, she must embark on a journey to get the totem back and return to her sleeping body.</p><p>The basic idea is a little girl turning her nightmare back into a normal dream that also parallels as a journey of self-discovery. It will executed in a cutout style that is also animated as though it is a pop-up book. This includes the assets in each scene appearing as though tabbed through a book page and some parts of the book unfolding or expanding. It will be a minimal color palette that looks as though it is drawn on paper bag material with the only fill and line colors being white and black. There may almost be some very muted, chromatic grays if deemed necessary. All of the rigging will also have images of brads superimposed over the joints to appear as based in the real world as possible.</p><p>Concept images: </p></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwm6I-3wL3cH6gV7Q1JpAuBJ8oB2RDAnUuqywk9iYGD73WKmuUlWU29ujb3hspx_hY7pADSV31EYsha6CA2Oz-lu9YBl7musZdZmpAJW5hBIherFrXP_7-_t9DeEY4afEE2o3XI1CCFpTs/s1600/margot_forweb.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 248px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwm6I-3wL3cH6gV7Q1JpAuBJ8oB2RDAnUuqywk9iYGD73WKmuUlWU29ujb3hspx_hY7pADSV31EYsha6CA2Oz-lu9YBl7musZdZmpAJW5hBIherFrXP_7-_t9DeEY4afEE2o3XI1CCFpTs/s400/margot_forweb.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520105925209924802" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwm6I-3wL3cH6gV7Q1JpAuBJ8oB2RDAnUuqywk9iYGD73WKmuUlWU29ujb3hspx_hY7pADSV31EYsha6CA2Oz-lu9YBl7musZdZmpAJW5hBIherFrXP_7-_t9DeEY4afEE2o3XI1CCFpTs/s1600/margot_forweb.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi05dRMQ5uIBd85f5MI96djkKqmgN8Yr7jVo23Vpr7Asu6FY9ipW72rlT2d4bIRi7Jxv25Et7P2rXIhzs39lE0Enr1OpnIkhHuy8ItdQcbY4brcKlb3z2rLeB1-GyvyRLCKxcfYUPPuRMqC/s1600/deer_forweb.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 293px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi05dRMQ5uIBd85f5MI96djkKqmgN8Yr7jVo23Vpr7Asu6FY9ipW72rlT2d4bIRi7Jxv25Et7P2rXIhzs39lE0Enr1OpnIkhHuy8ItdQcbY4brcKlb3z2rLeB1-GyvyRLCKxcfYUPPuRMqC/s400/deer_forweb.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520105920357964450" /></a></div>Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189718878323785187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803432230656356010.post-5375303434629755592010-09-21T01:19:00.000-07:002010-09-21T03:10:29.280-07:00Research ProposalI will be exploring why children's literature focuses on child characters being taken to a faraway, fantasy place. In exploring these fantasy pieces they will be told in an animated, unfolding pop-up book.<div><br /></div><div>I went to pop-up books because I consider it one of the best ways to tell a story due to its interactivity as well as an appreciation for the craft. Children also seem to be drawn to pop-ups books because of their active nature and their sense of wonderment at the engineering (in a "how-did-they-do-that?" way). Fantasy is a genre that I pursued as a kid; most basic children's fables are fantasy and my favorite books at the age frame were A Wrinkle in Time and The Phantom Tollbooth, both short novels focusing on a fantasy world being explored by a child/teen. I think this topic may change me in the sense of allowing me to go back by inner child and more fully embrace that which still influences me from childhood.<br /><div><br /></div><div>SOURCES:</div><div><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">Abrams, David M. and Brian Sutton-Smith. “The Development of the Trickster in Children’s Narrative”, <u>The Journal of American Folklore</u> 90.355 (1977): p. 29-47.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Gilead, Sarah. “Magic Abjured: Closure in Children’s Fantasy Fiction”, <u>PMLA</u> 106.2 (March 1991): p.277-293.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Kupper, Herbert. “Fantasy and the Theatre Arts”, <u>Educational Theatre Journal</u> 4.1 (March 1952): pp.33-38.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Irvine, Joan. <u>How to Make Super-pops</u>. Dover Publications, Inc., 2008.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Pape, Walter. “Happy Endings in a World of Misery: A Literary Convention between Social Constraints and Utopia in Children’s and Adult Literature”, <u>Poetics Today</u> 13.1 (Spring 1992): 179-96.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Schumann, Peter. “The Radicality of the Puppet Theatre”, <u>TDR</u> 35.4 (Winter 1991): p. 75-83.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Valenta, Barbara. <u>Pop-O-Mania</u>. Dial Books, 1997.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://markhiner.co.uk/">http://markhiner.co.uk/</a> (Awesome paper engineer with information about the history of pop-ups and other tidbits of knowledge)</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://robertsabuda.com/">http://robertsabuda.com/</a> (Considered one of the best pop-up artists in the world. Has lots of “making-of” info on pop-ups. Helpful!)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-JD4XdpP5U (How to Video on Pop-ups uploaded by the Smithsonian Institute!)</p> <!--EndFragment--> </div></div>Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189718878323785187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803432230656356010.post-53468727467685740842010-09-16T02:51:00.001-07:002010-09-16T03:01:30.654-07:00PreResearch Exercises<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_7XrdpITnOI2K_TdZjg9BKbw3zn1eRXTUjVAMY4o7nPqTGH9a5rDJ-nXUJzrPXezjYV-otfi3PsqNEb3LgqKdqzb8KPtbX7rLKJSckai664MwZzMEyuIr6vmuf9Fb1PNOosCyg32r9tol/s1600/words.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 315px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_7XrdpITnOI2K_TdZjg9BKbw3zn1eRXTUjVAMY4o7nPqTGH9a5rDJ-nXUJzrPXezjYV-otfi3PsqNEb3LgqKdqzb8KPtbX7rLKJSckai664MwZzMEyuIr6vmuf9Fb1PNOosCyg32r9tol/s400/words.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517448342662800226" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjywhq1CD2M3n1D4q_UFigm3tr1j4WSewS6chqlYjJxa2EiF5BBB9fwYD13s4vZixEg9rlsgh5il9QaHQ8-DvXkILAMANB0FVMCj7hveQDDZ8H8uY7aEVynngn6AXvTBx_E_-l1LPOts8rr/s1600/thumbs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjywhq1CD2M3n1D4q_UFigm3tr1j4WSewS6chqlYjJxa2EiF5BBB9fwYD13s4vZixEg9rlsgh5il9QaHQ8-DvXkILAMANB0FVMCj7hveQDDZ8H8uY7aEVynngn6AXvTBx_E_-l1LPOts8rr/s400/thumbs.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517448334340604930" /></a><br />So, from these exercises, I'm considering doing an animated pop-up book utilizing storybook plots that try to recapture the unlimited fountain of creativity one has as a child. I need to do much research on the technical aspects of making pop-up books and the psychological impact reading has on people from a young age. I also hope to find maybe some data on which fairytales and famous children's books that seem to resonate with people even as they enter adult. I am particularly interested in storybooks that explore escapism, or the idea that a child is going to another imaginary land and why these types of stories are so popular.Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189718878323785187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803432230656356010.post-64876281844114041192010-09-07T06:57:00.000-07:002010-09-07T07:08:01.830-07:00Write-Up for Project 02So, working with After Effects is exciting! I noticed that it has fairly simple commands unlike something, say ToonBoom, which is more complicated: however, in the end they are just different animals. I will say that I found After Effects preferable for cutout, collage animation which is an avenue I would like to continue with in the future. Also, I know this is the first assignment so our knowledge of the program is limited, but I felt pretty restricted when making this piece, especially when wanting a character to flip orientation, which I found I couldn't really do on a velocity graph. <div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div>Working with my assets felt very natural in After Effects and seemed well-suited to the type of assets I used. My concept seemed to fit well with this blocky, image-on-a-stick aesthetic which works for me. I had no problems with getting my assets to fit or looking clean. Ultimately, I am excited to see what effects I will learn in the future that will push this piece to the next level.</div>Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189718878323785187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803432230656356010.post-20952277997006223962010-09-02T00:26:00.000-07:002010-09-02T01:29:56.660-07:00Concepts for Project 01Finally--I think my concept can finally settle around the bottom of the glass and chill out. After lots of thinking and pouting, I've decided to return to that puppet and storybook aesthetic. In my heart, I'm a story-teller, and I want these little vignettes to capture the essence of puppetry and storybook text and images. Now, with this assignment...<div><br /></div><div>IN A NUTSHELL: An undersea diver goes to find a mermaid in an underwater cave, only to find that she's the <i>other</i> kind of mermaid.</div><div><br /></div><div>I definitely want to go for a "floating paper hand puppet" look. There will textures places on each character and prop that will give the appearance of floating paper; they will also have a cutout area around them to further push the image of a cutout piece of paper. Observe my main character, the deepsea diver:</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtwUAyDRLst8nVVBiWcT0tWdQwiWqBiHCOOHpRKnrcEDBt21w2ad1ST4Vl6NmSg98-QrycRmWKB1XIb-IIUelYIgF7u7TpqOYn86JeS-bXJHkyTAofwh7kAlG_P3leQyZA1q0YnecESijk/s1600/diver_color.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 236px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtwUAyDRLst8nVVBiWcT0tWdQwiWqBiHCOOHpRKnrcEDBt21w2ad1ST4Vl6NmSg98-QrycRmWKB1XIb-IIUelYIgF7u7TpqOYn86JeS-bXJHkyTAofwh7kAlG_P3leQyZA1q0YnecESijk/s320/diver_color.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512227123017812034" /></a>I also would like to use storybook style handwritten text to convey what the diver is thinking and to add a second layer of information. All of the images will be hand drawn and inked by me and finished with textures and color in photoshop. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here is also my storyboard so as to better see my process</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYU8zsjYi-8ww49czzDEsdXecXS72aGm0UWbIZkDMkBpQa__bDQzav18ttyNjgkaY7uauorWsRvrmMEeKIwv5PeJxsBN_3V-1EsKwUSKUhckkOW_LUW_-clNm1eYB0zWQY2x92Tccgjh7S/s1600/storyboardshot.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYU8zsjYi-8ww49czzDEsdXecXS72aGm0UWbIZkDMkBpQa__bDQzav18ttyNjgkaY7uauorWsRvrmMEeKIwv5PeJxsBN_3V-1EsKwUSKUhckkOW_LUW_-clNm1eYB0zWQY2x92Tccgjh7S/s320/storyboardshot.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512230419717423410" /></a><br /></div>Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189718878323785187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803432230656356010.post-56459912833851435742010-08-30T22:25:00.000-07:002010-08-31T02:09:23.123-07:00All Play and (Nearly) No Work<p>A. Play History</p><p>After talking all the things we did as kids in class on Thursday, I realized that the best memory I have of being a kid is the one that holds the most magic for me, and also is probably the lamest sounding to others. Trite as it may be, one of the most meaningful experiences I had as a child was getting my own library card. When I was growing up, one of the ways my parents would reward me for doing something correctly was to read a book to me. Not giving me candy, not buying me a new toy. I adored being read to more than anything, and storytime at night with my mom is one of my earliest memories. When I got a little older my mom would bring me to the library and let me pick out around 5 books per week; however, when I got a library card of my own, I felt this weird power of being responsible for the books being checked out in my name. I still remember going to the big library downtown (in fact, it's the one I still frequent when I go home.) Everything was a bit dimly lit, the floors were green marble and the reading areas had large, brown leather chairs with brass reading lamps, very much like a men's study from the beginning of the 20th century. Ever since I became an even more avid reader. By the age of 12 I was already exploring the adult fiction section and picking out around 4 books to read over the next week or two. Unfortunately, around the time I was a sophomore in high school, I had stopped reading for pleasure almost entirely. It has only been within the last year or so that I have taken up the habit once more.</p><p>I would say that there aren't that many direct connections to my work, but I do think the pieces I do tend to have a lot of fantastical imagery, some of which is definitely influenced by books that I read growing up (<em>A Wrinkle in Time</em>, anyone?) I would also say that my work tends to feature stories about strong, leading female characters, which is much like the books I was most interested in as a kid. Much of my work also seems to focus on adventure, going on quests to achieve a goal, etc. </p><p><br /></p><p>B. Favorite Games</p><p>Sorry!, Life, Red-Rover, Mother-May-I?, Yahtzee, Clue, Uno, Card Games (Gin and Crazy 8s), and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mille_Bornes">Mille Bornes</a> (educate yourself on the awesome)</p><p>As far as connections between these games, I would say that they are not very similar at all. Though it appears I like games with specialized decks of cards...</p><p>Games I hate? Only Dodgeball and Jenga really come to mind. Basically, both of these games are quite physical and tend to make me really nervous (losing leads to some physical negative response, either being hit by a ball or the crash of the Jenga blocks as they fall.)</p><p><br /></p><p>C. Flying Solo</p><p>Firstly, I thought about what kinds of materials I had lying about my room. I knew I had a years old pack of origami and the ability to make the basic paper crane in about 2 minutes. As a kid I used to make this all of the time for fun. Sometimes I even do it now when I'm bored and feeling idle.</p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL5D6Iz6ny6iQ33g8-eQW91fC60xHwN_kJ_QyL_5udCwh1ZriYS9M9WqW-9OyGdJvsYZWQAFTMUYBbDn25Vv3fBxeAL-j05lhB2MeNmf693DChli65Se1K7oh-efG5o1CUVeeflrSHkku2/s1600/DSC00582.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL5D6Iz6ny6iQ33g8-eQW91fC60xHwN_kJ_QyL_5udCwh1ZriYS9M9WqW-9OyGdJvsYZWQAFTMUYBbDn25Vv3fBxeAL-j05lhB2MeNmf693DChli65Se1K7oh-efG5o1CUVeeflrSHkku2/s200/DSC00582.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511496431133035714" /></a><p>So, with that in mind, I made 12 crane in a short span of time and decided to time myself at 5 minutes--to see how much I could change each crane within that time frame. To create is to destroy, right?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4n5cQ_65nktWRb7_82IpZAcSZ-rJSks2uRKngFHcrmPhfZJ4KIqBgSQzY8IdlfH-pJ2Ig5-OwY0ZWhI4qpYiXIIYTkSkZ2TJSyu6XffoCCdJxmvWvrYc6hfXA1GHmQiK4Ne8kHDxHgijN/s1600/DSC00583.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4n5cQ_65nktWRb7_82IpZAcSZ-rJSks2uRKngFHcrmPhfZJ4KIqBgSQzY8IdlfH-pJ2Ig5-OwY0ZWhI4qpYiXIIYTkSkZ2TJSyu6XffoCCdJxmvWvrYc6hfXA1GHmQiK4Ne8kHDxHgijN/s200/DSC00583.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511496441682846466" /></a><br /></p><p>I found that most changes was made by going back over the folds in the opposite direction, which often resulted in the object just tearing and falling apart. From here I was thinking about the fragility of paper and maybe implementing paper being torn to symbolize physical destruction in a future animation. (Example: A ball bounces and punches a hole through the paper, as if tearing a hole in space.) I can't lie, this wasn't the most successful experiment. However, the one below it makes up for it, I think.<br /></p><p>D. Playing as a Group</p><p>Ultimately, the idea we came up with was to make "Exquisite Corpses" out of cut paper. The idea is that each of us make an assorted amount of body parts, be it human, animal, or none of the above, and photograph them all hodged-podged together to make new, weirdo creatures. After several hours of cutting out approx. 12 parts each, we began documenting our combinations. Here are my 6 favorites of the 20 we did:</p><p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlf78JY0cS2hf2QutBVPS_dirT3-xvSDFIJMw0g_7bw-R_l-bc80TttFERFtnec7WR6SZdn0Rh_wLajcUchE91LCOE_yOUBvykUm-xXn0tT0Tx656lzXedLzUQIHOwPagmka8p62HImzln/s1600/DSC00557.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlf78JY0cS2hf2QutBVPS_dirT3-xvSDFIJMw0g_7bw-R_l-bc80TttFERFtnec7WR6SZdn0Rh_wLajcUchE91LCOE_yOUBvykUm-xXn0tT0Tx656lzXedLzUQIHOwPagmka8p62HImzln/s200/DSC00557.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511468212170704434" /></a></p><br /><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqsDZfYemgsQtMN8UdGH-Thvud-MyI9bLe2IMbBz8EHS1U_jWDUOjFOXAb5KmHNM4OtoPzTDigI1qRhpO2RWtiLZ_jCJGphV-cYJ86m9dl9a-JMjUHl0ZCGrRw81n5halT1nflRRVdzCd_/s1600/DSC00563.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqsDZfYemgsQtMN8UdGH-Thvud-MyI9bLe2IMbBz8EHS1U_jWDUOjFOXAb5KmHNM4OtoPzTDigI1qRhpO2RWtiLZ_jCJGphV-cYJ86m9dl9a-JMjUHl0ZCGrRw81n5halT1nflRRVdzCd_/s200/DSC00563.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511468221220659346" /></a></p><br /><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhccBt03l1NzIk-JUEZN9mDPSkATHUF6MUrN3_9hRPDGqP2npRzjwouhx3xcPyPIsKG3KqUrZTQTJRzvmENsl9FuKefIcueINEP_hOSACWNO2x-o-N4z3pB8RUKF1q-B6kdVI3ODzRAS-sX/s1600/DSC00568.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhccBt03l1NzIk-JUEZN9mDPSkATHUF6MUrN3_9hRPDGqP2npRzjwouhx3xcPyPIsKG3KqUrZTQTJRzvmENsl9FuKefIcueINEP_hOSACWNO2x-o-N4z3pB8RUKF1q-B6kdVI3ODzRAS-sX/s200/DSC00568.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511468240995822834" /></a></p><br /><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRoUKunjEExG1qmQeAnAbRx_zaQWVYYp1fbKDZv3T-3Zi5QSJpfsx8hKOBAZThBiyNEPqSci3_8cDNvDHYIYKMsUZsO1RxzUlmvJ-ckn72dCySsg_uZfBDN8WM5PVlL07BmRBdXrPr7olQ/s1600/DSC00571.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRoUKunjEExG1qmQeAnAbRx_zaQWVYYp1fbKDZv3T-3Zi5QSJpfsx8hKOBAZThBiyNEPqSci3_8cDNvDHYIYKMsUZsO1RxzUlmvJ-ckn72dCySsg_uZfBDN8WM5PVlL07BmRBdXrPr7olQ/s200/DSC00571.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511468252358849378" /></a></p><br /><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUJtlefbA4Y8DGdD3BljLEMiUZ3JNrrGXuGkxRI2CGMXJcKrON9SS7IM0yrG0YmjApI95DLFl1JpIK9bQwG3v1kTwbQ_wFjZdgMLK8ZgDDSJky_8ZvM3odunWMavor-TPBAQFydLKcvsoh/s1600/DSC00576.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUJtlefbA4Y8DGdD3BljLEMiUZ3JNrrGXuGkxRI2CGMXJcKrON9SS7IM0yrG0YmjApI95DLFl1JpIK9bQwG3v1kTwbQ_wFjZdgMLK8ZgDDSJky_8ZvM3odunWMavor-TPBAQFydLKcvsoh/s200/DSC00576.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511468268788913378" /></a></p><br /><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwsK50Ai2d3t9Mp9fsldaDO5sKqZmHkbyaDL7MAGqQaD4ywc1RGoZBGyoYz7fT6ZD7kh10xWX4nj3WG2_x7-VUy9CsbzQa-8oZ7YvlWtlicVZZcOGnaEBSZkaC-XPmMp8faG0RtuEwuqC0/s1600/DSC00581.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwsK50Ai2d3t9Mp9fsldaDO5sKqZmHkbyaDL7MAGqQaD4ywc1RGoZBGyoYz7fT6ZD7kh10xWX4nj3WG2_x7-VUy9CsbzQa-8oZ7YvlWtlicVZZcOGnaEBSZkaC-XPmMp8faG0RtuEwuqC0/s200/DSC00581.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511468414178261666" /></a></p><p>I was pleasantly surprised with how they turned out. I especially like that the dynamics of the pieces translated to the camera. Ultimately, this was a lot of fun. In many ways, while I was experimenting with the different creatures I saw some parallels to my own work (some surrealist imagery, animal-human hybrids.) I think that this could also be a good project to practice with oneself if you were having some trouble coming up with character designs (of course, the parts wouldn't necessarily be crazy animal parts, but I choose those for this because I though they would be the most fun to work with.) </p><p>E. Response </p><p>First and foremost, I obviously like working with paper. I definitely want to continue to push forward on the paper aesthetic for my animations this semester. That aside, working with these materials made me realize that I need to return to straight-up storytelling. By trying to force my work to have some sort of parody or social commentary is not what I am really about: at my core, I enjoy reading and making stories. Maybe I will focus on making an animated story book (something a la Fractured Fairytales, perhaps?). Also there would be an undercurrent of dark humor in the retelling/original story. Or maybe I could work with my hipster parody more and work that into somehow having an animated storybook quality. More thoughts on this later.</p>Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189718878323785187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803432230656356010.post-49725456553884176772010-08-25T21:08:00.000-07:002010-08-25T23:56:16.643-07:00Monolithic megalithic mega meta MEGAPOST<p>As you may have guessed, this is the beginning of the brainstorming. A hurricane of ideas. Okay, maybe not as strong as a natural disaster, but a product of thinking and rambling and hopefully getting to that warm, gooey, sticky bit often found in boxes of chocolate.</p><p>Initially I had some ideas, the kind that your mind starts skipping to the moment you hear the words "topic" and "semester-long". But, I decided not to get ahead of myself and check out some motion graphics that were made with AfterEffects. I figured that I need some sort of reference point with what I am getting myself into, in terms of aesthetic and basically how things tend to look and move with this program. I started at Vimeo, which has an explore function that can be specified to "motion graphics made with aftereffects". Pretty handy stuff. These 3 videos following this paragraph are in the ballpark of the look that I want.</p><p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/6693568" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/6693568">Dead All Along || Ceri Frost</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/gilestimms">Giles Timms</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p><p>This is an animation that I have been familiar with for more than a year now. I can't say that the plot is easy to follow for the viewer, but visually I am in love with the scanned ink drawings. The best part is that doesn't hide what it is all, and works with the flat-moving paper look.</p><p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/7400034" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/7400034">Yonder</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/jillemilia">Emilia</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p><p>The paper effect mentioned in the first video is similar this one. Again, instead of the flat trying to masquerade as true 3d objects, the appearance is more like curling and undulating paper. I also dig the palette and textures with that drawn aesthetic I can't stop mentioning.</p><p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/2204669" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/2204669">«Огоньки» Ляпис Трубецкой «Lights» Lyapis Trubetskoy</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/cosmosfilm">Alexey TEREHOFF</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p><p>The way this animation works with space is absolutely amazing. This also appeals to my other kink besides hand drawn cutouts: VINTAGE SHIT. Plus the whole Soviet aspect really makes the subject matter that more dynamic</p><p><br /></p><p>With the idea of how I want my work to look more fleshed out, I need to focus back to the actual subject matter of the pieces. I was thinking a lot about what Jill said about my work last semester, which is helping some direction-wise. I also noticed that in that course, much of my work involved puppets. In this line of thinking, my first big idea is...</p><p>1) Cutout textures imitating various styles of puppeting (marionettes, hand puppet shows, and definitely more shadow puppets, etc.) </p><p>Style also inspired by the mixed media graphic novel, <em>Mr. Punch</em>.</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.a2nin3m.com/a2nin3m/com/img/3pg6.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 598px; height: 810px;" src="http://www.a2nin3m.com/a2nin3m/com/img/3pg6.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></p><p>There is also some bizarre, possibly compulsive want to do some victorian, early 20th century inspired cut out animations. I know I heard Jill say "Are you just doing a period piece to do a period piece", so I know I need to apply this to something worth seeing. So, I just started thinking about how, in some ways, it's a bit trendy to like victorian/vintage/outdated things. <em>(Prepare for some rambling</em><em>)</em> </p><p>Right now, fashion and hipsterdom is all about looking back, to the 60s, 70s, 80s, even the 90s (even though the 90s aren't vintage yet. It doesn't meet the qualification of being more than 20 years old, but I'm just foaming at the mouth right now and expecting my head to rotate 360 degrees at any given second.) But I guess my question is, how far back are we looking to go?</p><p><object width="480" height="385"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MpN-VGgeb5U?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></p><p>Sure, the 50s and the 40s could manifest as trendy unexpectedly, or until we see it at urban outfitters. Are we talking Jacobian? Renaissance? Are animal skins and tshirts with screen-printed cave drawings next? Before we know it, hipsters everywhere will be trading in their fixed-gears for penny-farthings and record players for phonographs. Which got me thinking. <em>Hipsters</em>. What if my pieces were satires of hipster trends, implementing things popular from eras that, as a whole, will never be popular? Think Abraham Lincoln drinking Pabst Blue Ribbon and wearing the <a href="http://www.threadless.com/product/1960/Three_Keyboard_Cat_Moon">Three Keyboard Cat Moon Tee from Threadless</a>. Cutouts from Victorian lithographs dancing to Vampire Weekend. I could go on. Or maybe not. Besides the irony that making fun of hipsters is trendy in itself, maybe this is really a meta-parody. Perhaps I'll just widen the parody to commercialism and leave it at that.</p><p>Time to let these brain juices soak it, ladies and gentleman. Adieu!</p><p><br /></p>Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189718878323785187noreply@blogger.com0