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Author: Nicole ThompsonMorning Class: For this morning’s class we had a lecture on scheduling; what it is, how it ties into budgeting and how large a part time management plays. Next we covered how to develop your ideas and script, the research you will need to carry out for moodboards and animation style and how to developContinue reading Week 2 – Scheduling and Project Planning
Morning Class: During this morning class we covered what the semester schedule will be, an introduction to the module and what the marking criteria will be. We were also shown what each assignment is worth, percentage and mark distribution. Yuan informed us of the deadlines for each assignment and how to contact the lecturers andContinue reading Week 1 – Introduction to the Module
Morning Class: During the morning class we had an introduction that covered the student reps, a module introduction, the scheduling of this semester and the next and discussing the current ideas everyone has for the final year project. We also covered the breaks, deadlines and modules that will happen over the next two semesters. NextContinue reading Week 1 – Module Introduction
—Concept Art— —Models— Tuatha Assets by Nicole_13 on Sketchfab —Sprites— —2D Animation— -Cutscene 1- -Final Animation- Music used was created by Oisin McShane from the Sound design class. -Cutscene 2- -Animatic- -Cutscene 3- -Final Animation- Music used was created by Oisin McShane from the Sound design class.
—The Room Task— At the start of this project we were all split into groups. I was placed in group A as an animator and rigger. In week 1, we were tasked with establishing a game concept and creating a ‘room’ that could fit within that concept. This also allowed all members of the teamContinue reading Assignment 1 – Vertical Slice Group Project
—Storyboards— —Final Animation—
—Research— When starting this project I wanted to create a 2D animation but due to time restraints and other responsibilities I chose to create a 3D animation instead. I looked into different studios that did a range of different animation styles like 2D or 3D and found Flickerpix Animation Studios. Their work is intended forContinue reading Assignment 2 – Personal Development Project
Meeting with Yuan: On Wednesday 13th April at 12 o’clock I had a meeting with Yuan to review my progress on my essay.
Morning Class: During today’s class we all individually presented our current progress to the rest of the groups and tutors for feedback. My group’s presentation was the first at 10:00am. Afternoon Class: During the afternoon the other groups continued presenting to everyone. We went a bit over the scheduled time but it was nice toContinue reading Week 12 – Final Presentations
Morning Class: During this morning’s class Henry asked us to open After Effects and work through a few exercises with him. —Exercise 1: Camera Tracking— Add a camera tracking to some footage and some graffiti graphic that alters with the footage. After, Henry reviewed the finished exercises and made them available on BlackboardContinue reading Week 11 – VFX, Compositing & Camera Tracking