Week 4,5,6 and 7. Concept hand in, 3D modeling, audio, speedpainting and more...
Yes. I'm aware the idea of blogs to show consistent research and reflect. I just got so caught up in my concept work that I forgot to update the blog. I feel like it is better to show that I forgot than trying weakly to hide it.
Speed Painting
I'm really not happy with my pace of work. I need to spend more time learning to speedpainting and digital painting techniques. I'll probably practice this as much as I can after the first assignment for BSA226 is handed in. I need to start putting together a portfolio and this seems like good place to start. I want to be as good as the people I see on YouTube as that is a standard I think I should aim for if I want a job as a concept artist.A really helpful video is Blender Guru's "Understanding color"(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj1FK8n7WgY). While I had a basic understanding of color theory, I didn't realize some of the screw ups I was making with my color choices and uses. I have started applying the color rules suggested in this video and have noticed a big improvement.
Below are some examples of recent attempts. Still not happy with the quality, but I'll keep trying. Feedback is appreciated.
Concept art done for the BSA226
-(Very) quick silohettes drawings
-Quick colour sketches
-Pose sketches
-Front and side sketches with skeleton
Having looked at the finally work for the first assignment for BSA 226, I am slightly unhappy. This is mostly due to the fact that I think the final piece is too dark even though I could easily see my character on the Photoshop painting. Will talk to Rachel about it and see if I can get it reprinted.
Time management problems
I have been having trouble finding time to fit in all the work I need to do. I would try a timetable but having used those in the past, I don't think they be a great help. If you have anything to recommend, I'm all ears.
As you can probably tell from the fact I have tried to compress 3 weeks into one blog post. Shit happens.Sound required - General audio/Foley
- Feet/ wooden tapping on wood or marbel- Record stopping
- Fists slamming into a table
-Scissors opening and closing (Metal scrapping against Metal)
-Ambient sound
Sounds for the Dancer
- Pantings/Breathing- Running and footsteps
-Cloth movement
-Metal/ Brass contact
-Expression sounds, pouting, snorting
Sounds for Marcus
- Muttering-Grumbling
-Door slam
-Heavy footsteps
Foley
3D animation: Maya
Now that we have moved on from concept work and I have a basic grasp of how 3D animation actual work, I am really enjoying myself. There is still a lot to learn (especially in Zbrush) but I'm start to get a hang of it. Building my character is very enjoyable, as I get to see my character take form. As of Wendesday 29th of March, I have put together most of my scene and I'm ready to start putting together my animatic. |
| 3D Model with reference |
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| 3D Model |
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| 3D Model |
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| Top view of Scene |
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| Perspective view of scene |
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| Zoomed out Perspective view |
The biggest problem I'm having with 3D is trying to figure out how I want to make my scene/ environment. I wanted to use 2D flat planes, but now I'm wondering whether that was a good idea or not. I think maybe I need to think about a 3D environment instead and how I would implement that. A 3D environment would also give a lot more visual content for the story and character.
I think something more akin to the setting of 'Waltz Duet" by Valse a quatre mains, would be suitable for the stage on which the Dancer (and the short film) starts. Firstly this would present less problems than the 2D background idea.
(Examples of what I'm thinking below)
As I mentioned before, I think Waltz Duet is a good reference for my own short film. One thing I need to consider is making the background less complex than Valse a quatre mains has made theirs.
Waltz Duet By Valse a quatre mains. The color palette of Waltz duet is also something to consider. My main character (The Dancer) has a color palette of White/pale, deep purple and gold/brass. I need to think about how I would use similar colors for the environment and if I need to change the Dancer's design slightly to bring everything together (Aka: Color Harmony in the final piece)
Music
I need classical/ piano music for the short film score. So I have been looking into copyright free pieces I could use. In addition to the songs I have found on the internet, I have been searching through the Y Drive for sound effects and music I can use.Mattia Cupelli: Touch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JYHk_D5A44
Ghilbi's Waltz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbOiqJJ5RxU
Bed Time Stories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVHVFwwuOa0
Pirate Crew (Use the soft beginning paino section)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVBgKCYrI-c
2D artist
https://www.artstation.com/artist/zackcy
https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=carlos+ortega+elizalde&espv=2&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiJgbKUnOnSAhWHVLwKHbl9CysQ_AUIBigB&biw=1920&bih=1094#imgrc=lC0Jy7PC-5jUvM:
Videos to watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7b3HONIqfE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMxir6VFy40
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM39qhXle4g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj1FK8n7WgY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0ufz75UvHs
