Major Project: The Carnival of The Animals Pre-viz draft 04

Draft 04 of my pre-viz, made some minor changes but also added another coloured abstract sequence for a better transition around 00:34:00. I've tried playing around with the timing of how each segment should appear but this leaves too little time to progress to the next shot.

Major Project: WWF ending lines

While I'm refining the pre-viz, I have been thinking of phrases to use to complete the animation whilst having the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) logo on. Here are some phrases I've came up with:

• Each species on our planet plays a role in the Carnival. Let's keep the Carnival alive

• Animal extinction is the greatest threat to mankind...

• Time is running out, don't drain out the colours.

• Extinction is forever, colour them while you can- time is running out.

• Their colours will be gone and forgotten if we don't act now.

I've also found some quotes about endangered/ extinct animals as well:

"We share this planet with many species. It is our responsibility to protect them, both for their sakes and our own."
- Pamela A. Matson,

"Endangered species are our friends." - Yao Ming

Major Project: The Carnival of The Animals Pre-viz draft 03

Slightly more changes made this time, paying more focus this time changing the middle section around 00:27:00 mark. I've experimented around with the shaders to achieve the coloured silhouettes and test rendered these which I'm quite happy with the outcome :D

Silhouette sequence test renders:

Life Drawing Class: Week 18

Focusing on shapes and patterns today in Life Drawing class based on a structure made by TutorPhil, we were given the opporunity to use any kind of media and like last week's lesson, to get loose! :D 

For the first piece, to get familiar with the setting, I've started this piece in chalk pastels. This piece lasted nearly an hour - I think!! Just like last week's lesson, I guess having too much fun doing this piece that I've forgotten how long it took! :D

For the next fun bit, I've used some inks and tape together as a play on outlining shapes from one and another. This piece roughly lasted for an hour and a half.  Its fun and interesting seeing the results especially when taking the tape out! :D

With tape

Major Project: The Carnival of The Animals Pre-viz draft 02

Draft two of my pre-viz. Most scenes were in need of improving and or changing. The Elk's walk cycle isn't fixed just yet but will be done soon! :D I think around 00:35:00 mark it could have a better transition rather than a quick change? As always, feedback are welcomed!! :D

Life Drawing Class: Week 17

Today's life drawing is about light and shadows based on a still life structure that TutorPhil had made. Using various kinds of media, we are given a choice to either draw what we see, or use the structures and shadows casted onto the structure or from the walls to create life forms, patterns etc. 

For the first piece, I got stuck in using random bits of media such as acetate sheets, newspaper, ripped paper, charcoal and masking tape with inks. This piece lasted for 30mins- I think as I've had too much fun and got too carried away into this piece! :D

With masking tape on

The next piece was a quick painting using inks, masking tape and charcoal lasting around 20mins. This piece was really fun to do as well especially using inks and charcoal together. 

Major Project: The Carnival of The Animals Pre-viz draft 01

Here it is! The first draft of my animatic! :D There were a few complications in creating duplicates of the same character doing the same action in a scene, in particular the Eagle's abstract sequence which nearly resulted in maya crashing. Once I find a solution to this, it shall be resolved!! (^_^)/b I've also made a change in camera movement at the end to a still camera that zooms out rather than a swerving camera. Any feedback on this would be appreciated and loved!! :D

Original edit: based on animatic.

Version 2: Change of camera movement at the end for a less handheld 'trippy' feel. (edit: re-uploaded)