24 March 2010
Experimental Animation Critique
Create a 20 second frame by frame animation at a rate of 12 frames per second. The resolution should be 720 x 480. (Those using stop motion software, do select a resolution closest to this).
Grading criteria:
At least one of the following attributes should follow a narrative arc. A satisfactory resolution of multiple attribute arcs will result in a higher grade.
* rhythm
* pace
* flocking
* color
* line shape
* spatial relationship
This is certainly ambiguous and very open ended. Class examples and discussion will provide context. (Another way of saying, do not miss these first few classes).
Ending in death, while acceptable, is discouraged. (It's just too easy).
If using Flash - NO MOTION TWEEN OR CLASSIC TWEEN!!
3: Rotoscoping
EXAMPLES:
- Fleischer Brothers: Minnie the Moocher, Superman
- Ralph Bakshi: Fritz Lang: Lord of the Rings, American Pop
- Richard Linklater: Waking Life, A Scanner Darkly
- It's Jerry Time
- Aha (the Literal Version)
Demo: After Effects to Photoshop and back again.
Resources:
- http://effectscorner.blogspot.com/2006/01/rotoscoping-part-1.html
- Dancing Clip - http://www.archive.org/details/9lines-JamesBrownDancingLessons151