Mr Coo is sweet-as hand-drawn flash animation.
That link I found here :
http://flashtrick.blogspot.com/2007/11/using-symbols-to-clean-up-traditional.html
which is an explanation of using a symbol to assist with hand-drawn clean-up in Flash.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Walk cycles
FTI is leaning heavily on walks, and for good reason!
Here are some references:
http://www.cartoonthrills.org/blog/01Principles/walks/woodywalkSolidIv.mov
http://www.cartoonthrills.org/blog/01Principles/walks/woodywalk2.mov
Hand draw walk cycles in Flash tutorial here:
http://flashtrick.blogspot.com/2007/10/walk-cycles-right-way.html
This one does not break the walk down into separate symbols. Instead he animates the R.W's way - handrawing a cycle to 17 frames with a symbol - creating a walk cycle loop. Nice. He does clean-up straight ahead within each frame.
Here are some references:
http://www.cartoonthrills.org/blog/01Principles/walks/woodywalkSolidIv.mov
http://www.cartoonthrills.org/blog/01Principles/walks/woodywalk2.mov
Hand draw walk cycles in Flash tutorial here:
http://flashtrick.blogspot.com/2007/10/walk-cycles-right-way.html
This one does not break the walk down into separate symbols. Instead he animates the R.W's way - handrawing a cycle to 17 frames with a symbol - creating a walk cycle loop. Nice. He does clean-up straight ahead within each frame.
Bone tool in Flash helps walk cycle. But easing?
Richard Williams has some great stuff to say. I'm loving studying his stuff. On spacing and timing, I've yet to learn Flash's variety of easing options, and how they are relevant to R.W.'s lessons.
Keep you posted.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Pitching Party!
The Film & Television Institute is proud to present the SDA Stand Up & Pitch, generously supported by ScreenWest. The competition provides an avenue for filmmakers to learn and practice the art of pitching.
Judges select the winner based on quality, clarity and the ability of the short film project to be realised for the screen. Entry is open to all program formats - film, television, animation and digital media.
Pitches can be presented by one or more people but must be no more than 5 minutes long. The winning person or team will receive registration to the SPAA Fringe Conference as well as contribution to flights and accommodation to the value of $2,500. Apply
If you have queries, contact Production Support Manager Yvette Coyne.
FTI is a member of Screen Development Australia (SDA), a network of Screen Resource Organisations in Australia.
Applications close Friday, May 28th 2010.
Judges select the winner based on quality, clarity and the ability of the short film project to be realised for the screen. Entry is open to all program formats - film, television, animation and digital media.
Pitches can be presented by one or more people but must be no more than 5 minutes long. The winning person or team will receive registration to the SPAA Fringe Conference as well as contribution to flights and accommodation to the value of $2,500. Apply
If you have queries, contact Production Support Manager Yvette Coyne.
FTI is a member of Screen Development Australia (SDA), a network of Screen Resource Organisations in Australia.
Applications close Friday, May 28th 2010.
FTI AGM 2010
Hey! It's got a ring to it - heheh.
Actually I thought I'd give an animator - relevant breakdown of the 2009 Annual Report that we received at the AGM.
Initially, in a general interest sense, FTI's CEO, Grahame Sward, mentions that
"FTI's Core Goals within the next three year Strategic Plan are shaped around our Statement of Intent which states: FTI will continue to provide opportunities to engage people in a diverse rannge of screen experiences. We will remain a flexible and adaptive organisation that is outward looking, curious, passionate and committed in supporting the development of screen-based activities in Western Australia. Particular focus will be aimed around infrastructure needs - building refurbishment or relocation and digital content management services; multi-platform projects; and increasing our connection and relevance to the sector and the wider industry."
Actually I'd like to quiz him a little to find out more about the interperetation of "...digital content management services; multi-platform projects...". I think this may be alluding to web, perhaps live projection... At the least it is open to anything new and interesting that can provide a medium for screen work. (the e.g. of iPhone games spring to mind?)
Animations that are mentioned in the Annual report are The Little Wooden Boy by Hope and Cornish ( Delivery expected in Dec, 2010); My Extraordinary Little Sister for Nick Shorts by Producer: Kate Vyvyan Directors: Stephen Grant & TJ Beeson and Hairoes - The WASA Winner of Best Short Animation 2009. I think thats right!
In 2009 FTI ran the Diploma in Screen Animation just once (instead of twice) due to insufficient enrolments. "FTI has maintained a strong focus on connecting and nurturing early career animators, multi-media artists and the art of storytelling, communication, animation and cross platform creation." 2009 also saw a mentor program for upcoming animators. (which is not now there).
My summary is that, due to 2010's small intake (just 4 Diploma of Animation students), the students are going to have to work extra hard to make their work be noticed. As always the challenge is to stand out from the crowd (while working in a collaborative environment). In this case, so much has come before, and with such a small class the challenge is to create truly outstanding work. The danger is that 2010 may be swept under the rug if the small intake of students does not shine!
We the students are very grateful that FTI is even running the course with such a small intake! Lets not waste a minute!
Actually I thought I'd give an animator - relevant breakdown of the 2009 Annual Report that we received at the AGM.
Initially, in a general interest sense, FTI's CEO, Grahame Sward, mentions that
"FTI's Core Goals within the next three year Strategic Plan are shaped around our Statement of Intent which states: FTI will continue to provide opportunities to engage people in a diverse rannge of screen experiences. We will remain a flexible and adaptive organisation that is outward looking, curious, passionate and committed in supporting the development of screen-based activities in Western Australia. Particular focus will be aimed around infrastructure needs - building refurbishment or relocation and digital content management services; multi-platform projects; and increasing our connection and relevance to the sector and the wider industry."
Actually I'd like to quiz him a little to find out more about the interperetation of "...digital content management services; multi-platform projects...". I think this may be alluding to web, perhaps live projection... At the least it is open to anything new and interesting that can provide a medium for screen work. (the e.g. of iPhone games spring to mind?)
Animations that are mentioned in the Annual report are The Little Wooden Boy by Hope and Cornish ( Delivery expected in Dec, 2010); My Extraordinary Little Sister for Nick Shorts by Producer: Kate Vyvyan Directors: Stephen Grant & TJ Beeson and Hairoes - The WASA Winner of Best Short Animation 2009. I think thats right!
In 2009 FTI ran the Diploma in Screen Animation just once (instead of twice) due to insufficient enrolments. "FTI has maintained a strong focus on connecting and nurturing early career animators, multi-media artists and the art of storytelling, communication, animation and cross platform creation." 2009 also saw a mentor program for upcoming animators. (which is not now there).
My summary is that, due to 2010's small intake (just 4 Diploma of Animation students), the students are going to have to work extra hard to make their work be noticed. As always the challenge is to stand out from the crowd (while working in a collaborative environment). In this case, so much has come before, and with such a small class the challenge is to create truly outstanding work. The danger is that 2010 may be swept under the rug if the small intake of students does not shine!
We the students are very grateful that FTI is even running the course with such a small intake! Lets not waste a minute!
Sohan Ariel Hayes
Sohan was funded under the Nick Shorts initiative with which he directed the completion of the short animated film "The Paper Tale". Heres a teaser. He has some CG shorts posted to you tube here. He's from Perth too.
Here's the media release for his latest collaborative work(with Laetitia Wilson) - Datadrum 2.0.4
I like Will the most.
Here's the media release for his latest collaborative work(with Laetitia Wilson) - Datadrum 2.0.4
I like Will the most.
Animation studios.
These guys are working now on Dogstar, Season 2. Post production I believe. Unfortunately there is not much to see...
http://www.siamese.com.au/
Key Frame Cops are in VIC. Heres a link to their show-reel. It's all ad's from what I can see.
http://www.keyframecops.com/html/demoReel.shtml
There seems to be alot of Web Animation in the Google pages of Perth. It is encouraging. I would like to see something thoroughly inspiring... Most web animations are intro pages selling an idea or lifestyle to the browser....
At least it looks like a genuine employment opportunity if not the inspiration of a lifetime :P
http://www.siamese.com.au/
Key Frame Cops are in VIC. Heres a link to their show-reel. It's all ad's from what I can see.
http://www.keyframecops.com/html/demoReel.shtml
There seems to be alot of Web Animation in the Google pages of Perth. It is encouraging. I would like to see something thoroughly inspiring... Most web animations are intro pages selling an idea or lifestyle to the browser....
At least it looks like a genuine employment opportunity if not the inspiration of a lifetime :P
3D clips from Perth
This one was produced by Fungus Studio - its in old school 3D!
Bus Stop
Its HD, so give it some time to load.
Here is the link to the Animation catagory on Vimeo - a well respected site for industry professionals and enthusiasts.
http://vimeo.com/categories/animation
This is an interview of Jarrad Gittos, a 3D animator working in Perth.
http://www.brainsquestionmark.com/blog/2009/06/30/jarrad-gittos-interview-3d-in-perth/
Bus Stop
Its HD, so give it some time to load.
Here is the link to the Animation catagory on Vimeo - a well respected site for industry professionals and enthusiasts.
http://vimeo.com/categories/animation
This is an interview of Jarrad Gittos, a 3D animator working in Perth.
http://www.brainsquestionmark.com/blog/2009/06/30/jarrad-gittos-interview-3d-in-perth/
Max with Max (3d's Max, that is)
MAx has been our latest teacher, emersing us quickly and (relatively painlessly) into the world of digital 3D. We've been learning how to model - how to use simple polygon shapes and make a specific shape from that.
It is very interesting!
Angie had made us aware previously in the day that in Perth, most 3D animation is for the mining and architectural industries. Here are a few sites from page 1 of a Google for "Animation in Western Australia" that support that theory.
http://cavepictures.net/
http://www.constructivemedia.com.au/
http://www.lastpixel.com.au/
http://www.mapability.com.au
So this describes the current climate. Is the room to move in fresh directions?
It is very interesting!
Angie had made us aware previously in the day that in Perth, most 3D animation is for the mining and architectural industries. Here are a few sites from page 1 of a Google for "Animation in Western Australia" that support that theory.
http://cavepictures.net/
http://www.constructivemedia.com.au/
http://www.lastpixel.com.au/
http://www.mapability.com.au
So this describes the current climate. Is the room to move in fresh directions?
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