Title sequence -SHOE

Behold, the magnificence of the shoe! Yeah, so is the one bit of tweened animation I contributed to this project; I had done the backgrounds earlier on. I feel that my lack of exploration into software has limited me in how I can contribute to projects, so I wish to change this. *Cue for corny saying* Afterall, knowledge is power! (I can't believe I actually typed that)

Showreel

Here's my showreel. I need to do more animating in general, and start experimenting in my own time, as I don't have much under my belt.

Red or Dead

So yeah, this is our final red or dead film. I rather like the result, although i wish i could have helped more. I need to learn more skills and how to manage my time better so I am more efficient. Aftereffects seems like a very useful programme, and if I can get over my phobia of Maya, that would be great. I'm kind of pleased with the 2D animation I did, although I know some of it (specifically, the lion) went a bit too fast, and I don't feel like I captured the motion very well.

ChickenFox

So, these are the practice animations I did to familiarise myself further with Celaction before starting on the actual shots. I find Celaction is kind of a tricky software to work with, but hopefully practice will remedy that. 

These are the two shots I did. I didn't accomplish as much as I wanted because it took me a longer time than I expected to animate them. I would like to make up for this by continuing to work on ChickenFox in June.

red or dead animation shots

Space baby test

A test animation of the space baby, for during the shot where he is jumping rope. I tried to introduce a bit of squash and stretch, don't know if it worked or not. Heidi and Darren have been giving me some pointers lately on easing in and easing out, so hopefully I'll be able to grasp them soon. I am starting to become more comfortable with toonboom, so I am happy about that.

TTFN

Space Baby

Very quick update:

Did a turnaround for the space baby, and if I found it difficult just drawing it, I can't imagine what it will be like animating the baby. I should find some good reference footage, so I have more of an idea for they move. Also need to study how their facial expressions shift.

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