SS1 Presentation Slides

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Evaluation & Contextualisation

The Original Brief: Stop-Motion pre-production  Fabrication process and techniques An in-depth look at the fabrication process for the pre-production of stop motion animation, and the influence the character of a puppet plays on its fabrication and construction. Why?  (Purpose &

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Animation Compilation

Here's the compilation of test shots and animations I'll be handing in as part of my assessment work this week. Evaluation coming soon, and feedback appreciated!    

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Ratman Pose Photos

Just had a bit of a photo-shoot for some printable images of Ratman, turned out to be a bit of a nightmare as he was on his last legs, joints popping out limbs falling off. Managed to get a few

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Zeke Face Test (Emote)

Finally got to do a little something with Zeke's face, getting him to emote a little and try a few different expressions and facial movements I had intended from his very construction, things like the neck and jaw displacement, eyebrow deforming as

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Pastiche-tastic

Not just because it's a combination of two of my favourite things, but isn't this wonderful? Gorgeous little puppets holding onto their handmade characteristics. Expressive and beautiful. This really should have been made into a full film.

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Ratman Test (Tail Movement)

Working the movement from the base of the tail as suggested by Ben, it's much improved over the last attempt. Dope sheeting required in future methink if other bits will be moving too, it'll be hard to keep track of

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Ratman Test (Sneak Cycle)

The animation is a bit choppy but it was interesting to work with something that was to be a loop-able cycle and having to meet up with a pre-defined starting point. I think the feet look good, its just the

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Ratman Test (Reluctant Roar)

Just another little test, with a bit of sound, seeing how it goes for now and trying to get some more testing done.

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A Look at Pirates

I love these behind the scenes peeks at the usually very secretive work of stop-motion studios. It's great to see some of the scales of the sets they work on, as well as the sheer numbers they have to work

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