Week 12

Been a crazy week what with meeting our client and things but I managed to get out and film some footage!

I think I got quite lucky; the sky was pretty overcast so the lighting is quite even!

I think I was a bit silly with the markers for the bench.... I didn't include black spots I thought the white might provide a better contrast but live and learn.
I think truthfully I agree with Lynn anyway that the arch way will be more fun to have a character in! I'll try and have him sitting on the wall etc!

When I re-filmed the archway I rolled up little balls of paper and they just fade into the scenery which is great!  It remains to be seen how well they track!

Last week of term already....

A little sparse on the art I'm afraid.... no characters to design or anything....

Week 11

I tried to get out and film the locations yesterday but by the time classes and group meetings were finished I lost a lot of daylight and they ended up a bit dark!

In the meantime I filmed my desk as a test! I used a Digital Tutors Matchmover tutorial to try and get something working but I was having trouble with the coordinate system; evidently I missed the fact that you can look through the camera once it is created but Lynn put me right!

I got a box moving check it out! xD

I'll hopefully have the proper footage next week to discuss as it's the last week! I have the camera for the week so I am going to go out tomorrow or Thursday to film again!

I'll just use the Andy rig in animating!

Week 10

Earliest I can get a camera is next Monday!  Doesn't leave much time for recording but I will get it done quick so I have something I can try in class next week!

Already had a bash at recording with my digital camera but the quality is too low for the tracking points to work properly!

Lynn was fond of the archway and I like the bench so I will film both locations and try to track them both!

In the meantime here are the thumbnails I was working on for each!

Week 9

Lynn showed us the compositing process involving Matchmover and Maya and I have to say it doesn't look as complicated as I thought!  Actually looks kind of fun!

They way I did it before was just using a static camera and judging the size etc myself.  This actually tracks the camera and makes a 3D camera for use in Maya!

Had a chat in class with Lynn about it and she suggested I grab a camera from the library and give it a bash!

I just want to do something simple, like a guy walking down the street or standing at a bus stop or something.

I am going to go out and take some photos while I wait for a camera!

Week 8

Unfortunately I missed Crit this week because I went to Glasgow to visit my mum who was taken into hospital with Pneumonia so I've been pretty busy with that =/

We've since, however, seen all the coursework briefs and we've looked at Game animation and some VFX stuff!
I'm not sure what I'd like to do! VFX would be cool but it looks kind of complicated!

The game character animation briefs may be simple enough as you can use any rig =P

Bit of a useless post but just checking in!

Week 6 - Animation

We looked at eyebrows and different facets of the characters over the last couple of weeks and in the labs Lynne showed us how to do some particle effects etc!

I haven't been able to complete the 11 Second Club at all in the time =(

I still hope to get it done but I have been rubbish at managing the time with the other animation!

Still that's done and dusted, and apparently we set the bar with the standard of presentations =P but now it won't get in the way of uni work! 

Gotta just get on with the rest of things from here on out!

Week 5 - Animation

Lynne showed us how to do some Lip Syncing!
I really need to get a move on with the 11 Second Club! Time is running out!
I'll post the results of my attempts here when I get it done!

I don't think I will get this finished in time for the deadline of the 31st! Shame! But I WILL finish it as much as I can! =/

Missed rigging this week! Will try to catch it up next week! Almost finished this Sperm animation though!

Ciao x Pink