Shot 6 Layout

I'd still like to clean this up a bit and touch up the color, but here it is.

Update

I now have an animation desk and I'm waiting for my down-shooter to arrive in the mail so I can test my animations. In the meantime, I'll be working on the color for the background layouts.

So Here's the Deal

In order to complete my film without sacrificing quality, I'm going to continue working on it over the summer. I'm happy with what I have so far, but I don't want to rush it. I will continue to post updates as I make progress.

Shot 12 Background Update

This background is almost finished now. I only need to clean it up a little more.

Base Colors for Shot 12 Background

I've separated the necessary parts out into layers to make the compositing easier. The initial pencil work had to be done in three separate layers to make this work. So far I'm pretty pleased.

Sweet Progress 2

The tie-downs for shot 15. All I have left to do on this one is when the root enters the shot.

I had to animate the hand and the root on separate layers and it was difficult to match them up just right, but hey, it works.

Sweet Progress 1

These are the roughs for shot 9. Okay, well the tie-down anyway.

Buckle Up Ladies and Gentlemen, It's Gonna Be a Long Haul.

Strapping in to get this done.

My goal is to rough out at least three shots per day, if not more. Right now I'm working on one of my most difficult hurdles, a 5 second shot of Death running in perspective, jumping onto a rock, then leaping to the Mother Tree. Wish me luck, I'm going to need it.

Opening Issues Resolved

I don't think I've mentioned this here, but I had a fully finished After Effects opening for my film at the end of last semester. But thanks to a hard drive crash I lost it in early January. I've been freaking out all semester trying to figure out how to replace it without redoing the sequence animation. I just don't have time. SO, I've done some recording of intro and end audio and I can use the still image that I originally animated to illustrate what is being said. I am pleased.

Color Still Image...

This isn't even the drawing that goes with this shot. I just wanted to nail down how the environment affects her colors.

Shot 10: Background Nearly Done

Almost done :) It gives me a color key for the rest of the backgrounds.

Shot 2 Roughs Almost Done

I know it's a short shot but it's one of the hardest shots in my film to figure out technically. One more frame should do it.

Working...

I've been working on roughs today and I'm almost done with shot 5. Moving on to shot 6, the only sequential shot work session I've had so far. I usually tend to jump around a lot.

Working on Colors

Taking a break from animation to nail down my colors for the film. I'm figuring out how I want the background to be lit and shaded. I think I'm going to take a Disney approach to color by using the spectrum.

Almost forgot to post this...

This a maquette I made of Life using Super Sculpey. The fur detail alone took 28 hours. It was my first maquette and I'm pretty proud of it. I still intend to paint it, but for now, this is it. It's a big help to me when I need to draw him from different angles.

 

 

 

 

 

Just a Progress Report

I've gotten a few more layouts done and I'm currently working on the animation for the end sequence with the seedling growing next to Eithne's doll. I'm going to be hauling ass this week trying to get back on schedule, so wish me luck.

Well, Music Happened

I'm going a little off schedule, but I had a musical epiphany and I've been working on that. I still hope to have the layouts at least sketched by Wednesday.

Just a Quick Update

I'm working diligently on layouts today. I hope to get through eight or so before taking a break. My goal is to have my layouts done by Wednesday for scanning, so wish me luck.

Super Temporary Work Reel

This is a very temporary work reel. I'll be uploading again when I composite the shot of Eithne entering the hut. There are 3 boards missing at the climax, as I changed it a bit, but those will come soon.

Shot Checklist and Post-Pro. Schedule

The blank version of my shot checklist, based on one by Matt DeWater.

Crann Bethadh

Post-Production Plan

Schedule

·      February 22- Work Reel ready for presentation, Blog updated

·      February 29- All layouts drawn, scanned, and uploaded to blog; begin compositing 2 seconds of shot 10 for proof of concept and keying S 1-9 & 11-14;

·      March 1- Completed proof of concept uploaded to blog; have keys for shots 1-9 & 11-14; begin keying S 15-28

·      March 4-11- ROUGHS ALL WEEK LONG, all shots; when not roughing, coloring backgrounds, Have shots 1-9 tied down, work on sound

·      March 14- Blog updated; update work reel, Have shots 10-28 tied down, begin final line

·      March 21- work on final line and start coloring

·      March 28- Begin compositing completed scenes in AfterEffects, work on final line and continue coloring

·      April 4-, work on final line and continue coloring; continue compositing

·      April 11- Have completed film ready to allow cushion. Things WILL go wrong. Also organize everything for Production Book and Data Disc

·      April 25- FINAL PRESENTATION-

o   Present project on playable disc (3 copies)

o   Have data disc (3 copies)

§  Contains everything from proposal and pre-production work-final work reel

o   Have Production Book

o   Blog updated

Process

§  Traditional Roughs, tie-down, and final line.

§  GarageBand and ProTools for sound

§  Dragon shoot final-line

§  Photoshop color

§  AfterEffects composite

Electronic Press Kit will include:

§  Film synopsis

§  Personal statement

§  My contact information

§  Stills from the production

§  Link to production blog

Good News Everyone

I just set up an account on Withoutabox. Click the link below to view the project page.

https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_acc/03t_view_entities/03t_view_project.php?film_id=4576436&gopage=7

Quick Test

This is a quick test for Eithne entering the hut where life is being kept. I just wanted to get a good feel for how her fingers would move.

A layout

This is the layout for the shot where Eithne enters the hut. Of course it will be digitally painted, but it gets the idea across for now so I can begin animation.

Ipod/IPad Image

Now when you access my blog on your Apple device, you can select Add to Home Screen for direct access. Enjoy!