This week i learned the warp text tool in photoshop and after a little playing around with it i think i got it perfected in my head.
I want to learn an easier way to make a mask in photoshop than painting it in, it gets a little bit tedious.
I got frustrated when i kept losing the masks when i left quick-mask mode, but then i figured it out later
I got happy when my R.O.B. arrived in the mail and i got to play Gyromite the right way.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Color Importance in films
These two videos showed how colorizing works in films and it's importance. The first one(http://nofilmschool.com/2014/09/colorist-really-films-video-takes-look) shows a side by side comparison of different film pieces and how changing the coloring a little bit changes the mood and desirability of the segments, The second video(http://nofilmschool.com/2014/09/pixar-supercut-will-remind-you-how-important-color-storytelling) shows how different colors on the spectrum affect the mood of a shot, like red making things ore intense or blue giving a more calm look.
These videos are cool and provide a unique look into a lesser known component of film, colorization. This will be helpful for when we begin filming later in the year.
These videos are cool and provide a unique look into a lesser known component of film, colorization. This will be helpful for when we begin filming later in the year.
Travis Knight and modern stop motion
This article is an interview with Travis Knight, the animator behind Coraline and ParaNorman and his new movie The Boxtrolls. In the article he talks about his new movie and how he is trying something different from his previous horror-esque movies. The Boxtrolls takes more of a comedic approach and tries for whimsy over creepiness. He also talks about how he makes his movies by combining CG with stop-motion animation.
This is a cool interview and taught me that using clay characters and toys aren't the only way these movies are made( and also the Tim Burton didn't make ParaNorman). I honestly would have never thought 3D printing was used to make stop motion films. It proves there are some other good stop motion film makers besides Tim Burton and Seth Green.
This is a cool interview and taught me that using clay characters and toys aren't the only way these movies are made( and also the Tim Burton didn't make ParaNorman). I honestly would have never thought 3D printing was used to make stop motion films. It proves there are some other good stop motion film makers besides Tim Burton and Seth Green.
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Weekly Comments 1
This week i learned birds are jerks, i tried to pet one and it started pecking at the cage with every bit of energy in it's tiny body.
I would like to learn to train them because owning a talking bird seems fun.
I got frustrated when I went to the Devil's Hole in the Niagara Gorge and found out the way up was harder than the way down... gravity sucks sometimes.
I was happy when i got my first eBay account and started bidding on R.O.B. for the NES
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsvYuSgEtSsKwujETtrazyVVfZ-fkSFxb
this take an interesting look on cartoons
I would like to learn to train them because owning a talking bird seems fun.
I got frustrated when I went to the Devil's Hole in the Niagara Gorge and found out the way up was harder than the way down... gravity sucks sometimes.
I was happy when i got my first eBay account and started bidding on R.O.B. for the NES
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsvYuSgEtSsKwujETtrazyVVfZ-fkSFxb
this take an interesting look on cartoons
Micheal Moore's 13 ways to make a better documentary
This article is a recap of the thirteen ways to make a better documentary as said by Micheal Moore at the 2014 Toronto Film Festival. Some of the points he makes include make it funny, make it personal, and make sound a top priority.
These points are things i wouldn't have thought of to make a documentary better, and therefor will be helpful. I agree with these points and think that there are some documentary makers who could use this advice, especially on the history channel. I hope to use this advice in the future if we make documentaries in class.
These points are things i wouldn't have thought of to make a documentary better, and therefor will be helpful. I agree with these points and think that there are some documentary makers who could use this advice, especially on the history channel. I hope to use this advice in the future if we make documentaries in class.
The rebirth of 2D animation
According to this article a few of Disney's veterans including James Lopez and Rick Farmiloe will gathering together to make a new completely hand drawn 2D animation. They brought it to Kickstarter to bring the movie to life and they more than reached their goal of 80,000$. The steampunk animation will most likely be out within 5 years depending on how fast they animate.(yes, that is an estimate)
The movie looks like a solid idea and seems like it will be very entertaining. Bringing the idea to kickstarter was definitely a good idea since they past there goal by a huge amount and hopefully all the extra cash they raised we'll see some extra things come up, maybe merchandise? a sequel? Anyway that extra money is utilized I'm sure it will be as awesome as this movie will be. I have to go with what the author of the article said adn say this might very well bring a renaissance of 2D animation.
The movie looks like a solid idea and seems like it will be very entertaining. Bringing the idea to kickstarter was definitely a good idea since they past there goal by a huge amount and hopefully all the extra cash they raised we'll see some extra things come up, maybe merchandise? a sequel? Anyway that extra money is utilized I'm sure it will be as awesome as this movie will be. I have to go with what the author of the article said adn say this might very well bring a renaissance of 2D animation.
Sunday, September 7, 2014
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