Playing around with collage as a medium for concept/storyboard images for my animatic....
Saturday, 30 July 2016
Wednesday, 27 July 2016
London 2012 Olympics - Previs 'One Night in 2012'; Critical Review
So in the run up to Rio, I watched 'One Night in 2012' documentary http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b07l24qp/imagine-summer-2016-1-one-night-in-2012-an-imagine-special. Great to see that Danny Boyle mentioned the use of a Previs as a tool to reassure collaborators, funders, artists etc
Previs shots below of what I believe was an outstanding design for the London 2012 Olympics....I remember at the time being absolutely delighted to see that a highly experienced, professional and edgy creative had been granted permission to 'design' it.....
No trace of local authority red tape and dumming down of design in sight...
And it was evident through the props and effects, not to mention the thousands of linked LED lights that the budget was generously spent on how it actually delivered as a spectacular event....no skimping at all.
Setting aside all the scale of the effects and spectacle, I would argue that the outstanding element of the entire show was the theme that celebrated our worldwide creative contribution and our uniqueness; coupled with the confidence and ability to execute it. I was proud not only of the choice of director, but that the powers that be, had the humility and courage to stand back and let those with creative expertise deliver this event.
At a time of great recession this was a showcase of our national achievements as a whole; and particularly celebrating the role that the arts play....not only in the microcosm of the 2012 design and concept, but as a worldwide ongoing contribution.
I was proud to be British when I could see our history play out so visually.
In fact, we stood up in our sitting room at the end in honour of the achievement of all involved...including our national ancestry.
Previs shots below of what I believe was an outstanding design for the London 2012 Olympics....I remember at the time being absolutely delighted to see that a highly experienced, professional and edgy creative had been granted permission to 'design' it.....
No trace of local authority red tape and dumming down of design in sight...
And it was evident through the props and effects, not to mention the thousands of linked LED lights that the budget was generously spent on how it actually delivered as a spectacular event....no skimping at all.
Setting aside all the scale of the effects and spectacle, I would argue that the outstanding element of the entire show was the theme that celebrated our worldwide creative contribution and our uniqueness; coupled with the confidence and ability to execute it. I was proud not only of the choice of director, but that the powers that be, had the humility and courage to stand back and let those with creative expertise deliver this event.
At a time of great recession this was a showcase of our national achievements as a whole; and particularly celebrating the role that the arts play....not only in the microcosm of the 2012 design and concept, but as a worldwide ongoing contribution.
I was proud to be British when I could see our history play out so visually.
In fact, we stood up in our sitting room at the end in honour of the achievement of all involved...including our national ancestry.
Friday, 22 July 2016
Photoshop concept images/storyboard shots for CGI opening sequence
Creating concept images/storyboard shots to show the CGI opening sequence for my Masters animation project...
Thursday, 21 July 2016
Quick still life - graphite stick and oil pastels
Graphite stick and oil pastel sketches...inspired by the sketch books of Leon Morrocco
Monday, 18 July 2016
International Summer School - Animation short course pop up event
'Nessie & Sirens & Kelpies Oh My!'
Great to see the pop up event, showcasing the culmination of work produced by the International Summer School students.
In the 12 effective days they had to dedicate to their project the produced:
- Concept art
- A script
- A storyboard
- Numerous sketch books
- A blog outlining their experience http://aeesummeranimatic.blogspot.co.uk/
- A two minute Animatic
Good job!
Thursday, 14 July 2016
Storyboard images in Photoshop - drawing to a sound track
Some images created for a sequence in Thaw.....I've been drawing these whilst listening to 'We Move Lightly' by Dustin O'Halloran...which is exactly the type of thought provoking music I want to use for the sound track....
The images below will be a mix of live action (girl) and CGI ice people and branches behind....
Really excited to start experimenting with lens flare, volume rays and God rays too!
The images below will be a mix of live action (girl) and CGI ice people and branches behind....
Really excited to start experimenting with lens flare, volume rays and God rays too!
Monday, 11 July 2016
Jason Bourne Movies
So knowing that the latest Jason Bourne movie is due out soon, we bought the box set of the previous two, to remind us of the storyline and sequence...
The fight sequences are excellent and the car chases on full octane....brilliant use of hand held camera and perfect for such a frenetic and fast paced edit
Two down, two to go and then the movies for the finale.....You Know His Name...!
The fight sequences are excellent and the car chases on full octane....brilliant use of hand held camera and perfect for such a frenetic and fast paced edit
Two down, two to go and then the movies for the finale.....You Know His Name...!
Sunday, 10 July 2016
Colour script ideas, sun and lens glare
Below is an image I created in Photoshop for an idea for frozen branches in THAW...I saw the other image (posted by Visit Scotland) and it reminded me of specular and lens glare...which are two of the effects that I hope to achieve, both in live action and post.
These two images show a good contrast and the start of a colour script for the emotional transitional theme from winter to summer
Seasons for Growth - research
Interesting to note that this grief education programme 'Seasons for Growth' is based on the following:
"Grief is a bewildering experience and can take many forms. The seasons in nature represent change, with good days and bad days. They occur in a cycle which we cannot alter or prevent from happening. Accessible and easily understood, the metaphor of the natural seasons – autumn, winter, spring and summer – provide participants in our programmes with a language which helps them to understand and learn from their grief experience."
A good friend of mine who's an art therapist, suggested that I contact them with my research and storyboard ideas for my final film; the theme of which is closely linked to their ethos...
maybe with a possible view to discussions about ongoing research by way of a PhD.
"Grief is a bewildering experience and can take many forms. The seasons in nature represent change, with good days and bad days. They occur in a cycle which we cannot alter or prevent from happening. Accessible and easily understood, the metaphor of the natural seasons – autumn, winter, spring and summer – provide participants in our programmes with a language which helps them to understand and learn from their grief experience."
A good friend of mine who's an art therapist, suggested that I contact them with my research and storyboard ideas for my final film; the theme of which is closely linked to their ethos...
maybe with a possible view to discussions about ongoing research by way of a PhD.
Friday, 8 July 2016
Laura Donkers - Reflective Practice
As part of the International Summer Experience tuition, I attended a great presentation by Laura Donkers
Fresh from her return journey, literally two days, it was inspirational to watch Laura engage in a reflective dialogue, not only with herself, but us as the audience.
I was particularly struck by the title of her work 'YOU ARE NOT OUTSIDE'....an reminder of my belief that our creativity is found deep within.
I loved the detail with which Laura described her creative practice; in this instance of placing paper on the landscape and using a technique called 'Frottage' to create intricate and beautiful drawings. Using a variety of resilient tough papers; delicate translucent Japanese paper; giant size scrolls, and combinations of graphite, charcoal, I was struck by how much intricate detail appeared and how many of the drawings looked as if they were topographical images taken from space.
The culmination of these works resulted in the creation of a paper dress. Using a familiar 'object' as a vehicle to view the drawings, I loved how the dress was photographed against a stylised wallpaper image of foliage....in complete contrast to the random beauty found in the natural patterns that the frottage created.
I was particularly struck by the title of her work 'YOU ARE NOT OUTSIDE'....an reminder of my belief that our creativity is found deep within.
I loved the detail with which Laura described her creative practice; in this instance of placing paper on the landscape and using a technique called 'Frottage' to create intricate and beautiful drawings. Using a variety of resilient tough papers; delicate translucent Japanese paper; giant size scrolls, and combinations of graphite, charcoal, I was struck by how much intricate detail appeared and how many of the drawings looked as if they were topographical images taken from space.
The culmination of these works resulted in the creation of a paper dress. Using a familiar 'object' as a vehicle to view the drawings, I loved how the dress was photographed against a stylised wallpaper image of foliage....in complete contrast to the random beauty found in the natural patterns that the frottage created.
Saturday, 2 July 2016
Rough storyboards for THAW
Storyboard sketches for THAW- using a giant pad and fat graphite sticks, to help keep the drawings very loose.
At this stage I am focusing on the content of the actual story and inserting the images into Premiere to achieve a rough cut animatic..
Act 1: Setting the environment, the characters and the 'event'
Act 2: The obstacles and the change
Act 3: Resolution
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