So, the Red Bull idea that I proposed in the previous post never got off the ground, which is sad as I had a good idea. It didn't take off because I had too much work to do and could not focus on any side projects for that time and I had a very tight deadline to complete the project.
Anyway, there is no use kicking myself over it as I have two lots of terrific news to share with you all :D
First of all, I have recently learnt that I passed my Foundation Degree with an A- grade, meaning that I have achieved a DISTINCTION overall. I was only one of two people to achieve that result so I am really happy about that. Now, I just have the third year ahead of me in September, which is going to involve coming up with a final film idea, as well as writing up my dissertation. The latter of which I am really dreading!! Largely because I am worried about how I am going to manage my time doing the research and writing it up and also I am worried in case it overshadows other more animation-based projects.
As for the final film idea, I am trying to come up with a GOOD idea that the tutors will choose to go into production; I always liked the idea of being a director. The first idea I had was centred around a boy watching TV, but his remote control starts taking charge of things around him and it ultimately deploys nuclear missiles. I am tempted to ditch the idea, largely because I know how it will start and finish, but I am not sure how to keep it consistently funny throughout.
Another loose idea I have is to have two characters competing against one another with different musical instruments. An idea I have is to have it set in medieval times and the characters are trying to practice their respective medieval instruments (lutes, etc.) and eventually one of them decides enough is enough and builds a Flying V guitar and freaks the other out with his guitar shredding. I like this idea slightly better but I am worried in case it is TOO similar to the Pixar short, One Man Band. There is also a very funny Looney Tunes cartoon called Long Haired Hare in which an tenor is trying to rehearse but can't concentrate because Bugs Bunny continuously plays an irritating song on various musical instruments, each of which is consecutively smashed by the tenor who confronts Bugs.
I am hoping to find some more concept ideas through doodling (I'll post up some sketches that I have been doing in a later post) but I have also been watching work on the site Aniboom for inspiration; there are really some genius pieces of work on there and they are all done by people like me; students and up-and-coming animators.
Second bit of good news is that I have just launched a mobile phone version of my site: m.jamespwaters.com
So far, it has an uncategorised gallery of all the drawings that you can see on the computer version of my site, as well as a link to my Showreel. I have not put up any other animated work, as the tool I used is not capable to creating a page with various links to videos. The website also has a link so you can email me or follow me on twitter directly. Anyway, I'd be happy if you tested it out and let me know what you think.
In the mean time, I have been following a tutorial by Josh Johnson in this month's issue of 3D World on how to animate a bullet going through an apple. It mostly involves using morphing to animate the breaking of the apple, but I will post it up once it is complete. I'll also post up any more short film ideas that I come up with.
Saturday, 30 July 2011
Wednesday, 8 June 2011
Red Bull Project
There have been many posts on this blog this year where I have said, I haven't posted up here for a while... but I really haven't!!
This is mainly because I have been working on my Industry Exercises project that I have been documenting on a separate blog. It has been going pretty well though, if you look, you will see that I am in the process of putting together another showreel; as well as a fully packaged DVD which reflects my professional image. I have also been working on a third year film called "Snatched" and I have animated a free falling animation sequence. But if you want to learn more about that, visit my Industry Exercises blog, www.jpwani208.blogspot.com
Anyway, in this post, I would like to introduce you all to my first summer project. This is going to be Red Bull's Canimation competition which is going to involve producing a short animated piece that advertises the drink, Red Bull. There is a prize of £500 and the opportunity to get my work in the cinema, if I win.
I already have a fairly good idea for this Red Bull animation and it is based entirely around the concept of Concentration and Focus. It came during a discussion we had about the project in uni and we were talking about focusing our ideas and keeping them simple when coming up with animation for advertising. I instantly remembered a very clever video I saw which involved the viewer paying attention to one thing, but not something else. Here it is:
I would really like to do something which involves colourful shapes passing a ball around and then a Red Bull can dancing in the background, and it is up to the viewer to find that Red Bull can; with the underlying message being; Red Bull keeps you focused
I will, however, do my research and develop this idea further. Not only do I need to focus on this project, but I also need to develop a short film idea for the third year, which I am finding tricky at the moment.
This is mainly because I have been working on my Industry Exercises project that I have been documenting on a separate blog. It has been going pretty well though, if you look, you will see that I am in the process of putting together another showreel; as well as a fully packaged DVD which reflects my professional image. I have also been working on a third year film called "Snatched" and I have animated a free falling animation sequence. But if you want to learn more about that, visit my Industry Exercises blog, www.jpwani208.blogspot.com
Anyway, in this post, I would like to introduce you all to my first summer project. This is going to be Red Bull's Canimation competition which is going to involve producing a short animated piece that advertises the drink, Red Bull. There is a prize of £500 and the opportunity to get my work in the cinema, if I win.
I already have a fairly good idea for this Red Bull animation and it is based entirely around the concept of Concentration and Focus. It came during a discussion we had about the project in uni and we were talking about focusing our ideas and keeping them simple when coming up with animation for advertising. I instantly remembered a very clever video I saw which involved the viewer paying attention to one thing, but not something else. Here it is:
I would really like to do something which involves colourful shapes passing a ball around and then a Red Bull can dancing in the background, and it is up to the viewer to find that Red Bull can; with the underlying message being; Red Bull keeps you focused
I will, however, do my research and develop this idea further. Not only do I need to focus on this project, but I also need to develop a short film idea for the third year, which I am finding tricky at the moment.
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
New unit blog
I am going to put the ESting project on hold for the time being. The reason for this is that I am now back at uni and I have started a new unit called Industry Exercises 3. For this unit, I have chosen to help out some of the third year students with the animating in their final film. I will also need to produce a Showreel, complete with an interactive DVD.
To follow my progress during this unit, I have made yet another blog: http://jpwani208.blogspot.com/
This blog will be available from the toolbar on the bottom right of this page and is called 'Industry Exercises III'
To follow my progress during this unit, I have made yet another blog: http://jpwani208.blogspot.com/
This blog will be available from the toolbar on the bottom right of this page and is called 'Industry Exercises III'
Thursday, 7 April 2011
EStings Concept Art + Animatic
After initially struggling to come up with some ideas, I did some concept art and sketches against the possible pieces of music.
I eventually came up with an idea of a monster sneaking into a bedroom, and as he is about to lift off the bed covers; the E4 logo startles him. Here is the animatic, I have timed the animation around the evil laughs in the soundtrack.
I eventually came up with an idea of a monster sneaking into a bedroom, and as he is about to lift off the bed covers; the E4 logo startles him. Here is the animatic, I have timed the animation around the evil laughs in the soundtrack.
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