Studying animation at Ulster University has been the best decision that I have made thus far, in relation to education. I can confidently say that during my first semester I have learned more than during my times at any other facultie/course. Creative Elements combines specific assets which strengthen my passion for art and animation more. … Continue reading Reflective Words on Creative Elements
Build a World
Final Animatic
Animatic Progress/Work
Today my group decided to change the idea of the animatic as the original idea was going to be too much work. I felt we needed some story telling instead of scenes. So far I am finding the group dynamics quite difficult within this team as there seems to be clashing of ideas, although worked … Continue reading Animatic Progress/Work
Animatic Research
I feel a successful animatic should have fluid movement between scenes, as in one scene leads nicely to the next; whilst making sense. The viewer needs to understand what is going on or else there is no point. I think 30 seconds or even less is enough time to provoke a reaction/emotion from the viewer, … Continue reading Animatic Research
Animatic Ideas
The concept of the world : invading race, poach these beautiful/strange sea creatures for their mechanical parts/luminescent skins/pearls/jewels etc... This race have built underwater bases for themselves which are contained within a dome. A lot of creative ideas can come from this. For our animatic I had an idea of timing it to the sound of … Continue reading Animatic Ideas
Pro Storyboarding Research
After some research into professional story-boarding, I have realised just how much time and detail is put into this kind of work. Each scene being thoughtfully worked out, while each panel having great composition and movement. I have included some of Hayao Miyazaki's storyboarding. By storyboarding each of his movies himself; he made sure that every … Continue reading Pro Storyboarding Research
Still swimming with the fish!
Yesterday after presentation, the groups were mixed up a bit again, and low and behold it is now my 5/sixth week in fishy town. 🙂 It's not a bad thing, but would have been nice to try another idea. The new members are now myself, Lydia, Viola and Clare. I will be the original remaining … Continue reading Still swimming with the fish!
Colour Presentation and Colour Palette’s
Today, myself, Michael Lilley, Maggie McDermott and Clare McKinney had our group presentation on colour and it went well! Conánn and Michael agreed it was successful and that there was plenty of productivity going on within the group. Good group dynamics, its a pity we were split! 😦 A few images below of our work … Continue reading Colour Presentation and Colour Palette’s
Character Design Colour Concepts
WEEK 7 Some digital concept art inspired by 'sinixdesign'. I think they turned out alright, although I feel they could be better and worked on more. I had rushed them a bit the night before the week 7 presentation on 'colour'. Note to self...need to work on my colour. Link to Sinixdesign's youtube page; https://www.youtube.com/user/sinixdesign. The ‘leader’ … Continue reading Character Design Colour Concepts
Sinixdesign Inspiration
This guy has produced a great video tutorial series named 'Design Lab'. Michael Lilley from our lovely group has introduced us to his youtube page. We have both decided to create some concept art inspired by his work method. Sinixdesign paints and adds parts of photographs, whilst painting over again to create an oily, textured … Continue reading Sinixdesign Inspiration
