Class 3 session 02: Re-block

The previous pose test didn't communicate enough contrast between the emotions, so I'm reblocking again. Basically starts faster and ends slower, there's many notes from Doug Sheppeck that I like a lot! He knows what he is doing.

a)Break up timing while he holds and looks at each paper on his hands
b)How important is to find the letter for this person
c)Have more variation on where the letters are located
d)a 2nd pass in the poses is needed, look for a stronger line of action.

Class 3 session 01: Blocking

I liked this video reference a lot, especially because it has acting choices I wouldn't though of myself. Transferring this into Stewie its been a pain in the butt, all those papers switching on and off are hard to control, many things to keep in mind. Timing is very slow, everything is very rough I should say.

Class 3 session 01: Thumbnails

I've been super busy with work, we are wrapping up the project and there's no as much time for me and AM as it used to. I hope it gets better!

Here are my thumbnails, it took me around 3 hours, a soared pinky finger and a stomach ulcer to get them done.

:)

Class 3 session 01: Video Reference

For this week we need to find 2 contrasting emotions, I decided to go from angry to happy to have a pleasant ending.

I didn't know my girlfriend had such awesome acting skills, this video reference turned out beautifully. I hope Doug likes where this is going because I feel pretty good about it.

And the Mentor goes to...

Doug Sheppeck!!

Bio:
The Incredibles - ( Animator / 2004 / Released / Buena Vista Home Entertainment )
Finding Nemo - ( Animator / 2003 / Released / Buena Vista Home Entertainment )
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - ( Senior Animator((WETA Digital/digital visual effects designer & creator--Wellington/New Zealand)) / 2001 / Released / New Line Cinema )
Toy Story 2 - ( Animator / 1999 / Released / Buena Vista Home Video )
A Bug's Life - ( Animator((animation)) / 1998 / Released / Walt Disney Home Video )
Toy Story - ( Animator / 1995 / Released / Walt Disney Home Video )