tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86213687084054369222024-03-04T23:42:56.508-08:00Paul Mason's Notes & Recommended ResourcesResources and notes to assist students of 2107GFS-Visual Story, semester 2, 2012, and 2013. All blog images and posts are copyright 2012 the respective copyright holders, and for academic use only.Paul Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488815433360543576noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621368708405436922.post-71256546760233916152013-10-12T21:45:00.000-07:002013-10-12T22:33:43.535-07:00Examples of In class 'Layout' exercise.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Not highlighted on the images, but you get the idea. Possible deconstruction of animation layers/assets. Let's just get 1 done, as some of you stil have a fair bit of work to do for last assessment. Will show some examples in class to help in week 12, with a warning to get all the in-class exercises done for week 13. Final large assessment due week 14.<br />
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Paul Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488815433360543576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621368708405436922.post-56668558056674257202013-09-19T22:06:00.001-07:002013-09-19T22:06:24.294-07:00OF interest- 3 minutes. and a neat little story/edit.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Sz1Lno0_xeQ" width="480"></iframe><br />
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Ok, interesting: someone has taken a Classic 'Dexter's Laboratory' episode, and condensed the crux of the episode into just under three minutes. The length of your final assessment.<br />
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Using the episode itself, it's basically an exercise in editing. With the use of montages, but still keeping a three act structure, conflicts to overcome in act 2, a climax and resolution/return to status quo, we see a full emotional journey and change with our lead, and understand the whole thing.<br /><br />Keep this in mind when doing yours/trying to edit your previous scripts to three minutes or less. Therein lies the challenge of storytelling.<br /><br />All the slides should be up at L@GU, will throw up clips from this week's class soon. Still working through the email scripts. Thank you for those who send story beats and short 3 minute scripts, rather than 10 minute scripts and block text pages I have to go through for others...you know who you are haha- you guys are killing me :PPaul Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488815433360543576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621368708405436922.post-18605052588538318402013-09-18T06:27:00.001-07:002013-09-18T06:27:03.617-07:00WATCH!<iframe width="480" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/QOeaC8kcxH0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Paul Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488815433360543576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621368708405436922.post-11125233431675896122013-09-16T09:51:00.000-07:002013-09-16T09:52:48.855-07:00Week 8 2013: Some Genre clips and class reminder recapHey guys,<br />
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Slides from week 8 will go up this week, had to shoot interstate after class last week, and returned tonight, so am a little behind on things, including all the feedback on the scripts/stories currently sitting in my inbox. Have touched base with a few of you, but seems the 5-6 minute + scripts plus various treatments/long form scripts are taking far longer to read than first planned (Don't forget, it's only 3 minutes...trim excess) So hopefully in the meantime you all are doing what I've suggested and continue working on the project until I can touch base with you, either in class or via email.<br />
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Essentially, your chosen stories will be fine, it's just a case of making them "doable" in the context of the final assessment, and having the thing make sense.<br />
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In the meantime, some of you were chasing a task list for the final assessment. Let me get that sorted ASAP, I still have much to do on the script reading/feedback front, so bear with me. The important thing is, as I said above: "KEEP WORKING".<br />
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Hope the following helps to re-clarify: straight from the Course Profile from GU:<br />
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visual development artwork (environments, character profile and design, preliminary sketches and reference image folio),</div>
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storyboard (including text/dialogue elements, sound design direction and general directors notes).</div>
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examples of moodboards of two sequences of varying tones</div>
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Full-colour Treatment image (style, genre, proposed visual treatment) - The "look" shot</div>
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3 or 4 correctly structured layout or pre-viz shots that concur with industry standards</div>
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An animatic is also required that indicates broad timing and pacing for the project.</div>
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Further details and delivery instructions to be announced in class and with assignment handouts in week 2. The project is designed to develop a feasible script for possible production as a graduating project during the program. this is NOT intended to be the final idea that will be made, but a draft development exercise in realising the range of aspects that need to be determined to develop a good short project</div>
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NOTE: It is essential that this assignment be developed over the course of the semester, with demonstreted weekly updates on progress and creative development included in the deliverable. Each of the in-class exercises should be attempted alog the theme of this final projecct to develop the idea in many iterations.</div>
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<u>Criteria and Marking (Weight 50%):</u> </div>
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Appropriate Visual realisation for Story 15%</div>
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Creative Innovation 20%</div>
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Effective story structure 20%</div>
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Technical realisation 20%</div>
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Demonstration of iterations and development of the story 15%</div>
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Adherence to the brief 10%</div>
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Anyways, quick recap of some of the clips from week 8:<br />
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Spot the shots and compositional rules in use in the example of the various genre clips we watched in class:<br />
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The other two clips we watched were 'Drip -Along Daffy' and 'Rocket Squad', both featuring Daffy Duck and Porky Pig in various genre/genre mash parodies, which incorporate the various characteristics<br />
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Clips from last week's 'Reference' class.<br />
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Oh, remember to send me your scripts/story ideas. I have quite a few coming through now to read, so give me a bit of time. In the meantime, keep referencing, thumbnailing shots, character designs etc. It's week 8, and after the break in week 11, your work-in-progress will be reviewed before the final in-class presentation in week 4.<br />
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If you're not doing a pre-existing script, and your idea is new, try to think of your plot/story as simply as this:<br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;">> What Genre? Does it need one?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;">> What's it about?</span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta;"> - Resolve: return to status quo or 'new world order'.</span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span><span style="color: orange;">> What's the Style? How do you want it to look? </span><br />
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<span style="color: #bbbbbb;">(And start finding references, and arranging them into a files structure/matrix for YOUR benefit and assessment :D )</span><br />
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<span style="color: #bbbbbb;">Have fun, and email me if you need assistance/sounding board : </span><span style="color: red;"><b><u>pmason83@gmail.com</u></b></span></div>
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Chuck Jones; referencing the style of the old "Hardy boys" style of novels, historical references etc. Note the smearing style of animation in the fast action movements of the cartoon, and the fantastic character posing employed by Jones.<br />
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Jackie Chan: Referencing the silent movie directors of old with his take on physical comedy and martial arts/Peking Opera style action scenes.<br />
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For some strange reason, I can't get a clip from the 'Project: A' Clock Tower scene due to some copyright/region thing. Anyway, you guys remember. Here's the reference for that scene.<br />
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Some more from last year: <a href="http://www.masonnotes.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/week-6-clips-recap.html">http://www.masonnotes.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/week-6-clips-recap.html</a>Paul Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488815433360543576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621368708405436922.post-18596006468201485502013-08-29T22:33:00.000-07:002013-08-29T22:33:00.424-07:00Week 6: Extra Comic pages and some of the brief comments from Tutes.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Harvey Kurtzman: Corpse on the Injim. p5. Frontline Combat, or Two-Fisted Tales- can't remember which ;P. A story with great usage of the passage of time in panels, posing/shape dynamics, empathy with the audience (YOU are involved in the story) and the use of "zooms" and shot selection to emphasis the mood and drama.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Will Eisner: The Casualty. p2-3. 'Last Day in Vietnam. Example of Eisner going beyond the confines of the gutters and panels to still tell clear, concise and entertaining stories. In silence, no doubt. Empathy through subject and pose. Eisner was the Master of expressing an emotion through a gesture or pose.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eisner: Last Day in Vietnam. P16-17. Closure- we understand "we're" in a helicopter by the visual clues given, and fill in the rest with our mind (suspension of disbelief). Again, gutterless/no panel borders, but clarity to a T. Depth created through the use of shadows and scale- plus, ultimate empathy: the "main character" is talking directly to us, as if we're part of the story.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The following four pages are the first four pages in "Lives" by Glenn Farrington and the Fillbach Brothers. The Fillbachs made me sit down and read this on the spot at SDCC 2013, and I can see why. They wanted to see my reaction first-hand. It's a fantastic single -issue, one of the best I've ever seen in comics. Uses the language and potential of the medium beautifully. By that I mean in terms of panel information, the passage of time, clarity, layouts and utilizing the physical medium: the unknown turn to the next page.<br /><br />See how repetition of layout and camera choice per scene is used, and the devices to show passage of time (water drip, made/empty beds), to communicate and introduce 5 separate (and eventually converging) characters. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The complete Comic short "Rubble". Recommended to me originally by cartoonist Howard Chaykin, and I'm forever thankful to him. <br />An epic story of life, loss, and the human cost of war in 6 pages, over a 5 year period. Layout and establishing shot repetition used again super-effectively. That's why Kurtzman is a storytelling master in comics too, even doing layouts for all the other Frontline Combat/Two-Fisted tale stories.<br />Would this have the same impact if told as a film?</td></tr>
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<br />Paul Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488815433360543576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621368708405436922.post-3265974577357317352013-08-29T21:43:00.000-07:002013-08-29T21:43:41.357-07:00Week 6: Sequential Narrative: Tute recapLecture from Week 6 Sequential Narrative is now available at Learning @ GU. Also read the previous post on this blog please :)<br />
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Ok, so just a brief recap on most of the examples we watched in class this week. Pay particularly close attention to the choices in camera, and the movements, that are used to tell the story. As some of you pointed out in class, very little dialogue is used to covey what a character is thinking, feeling or doing.<br />
Which goes back to the point of "SHOW, DON'T TELL".<br />
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With many of the shots below (particularly the animated examples) it is plain to see the importance of perspective in relation to creating your 3D world on the 2D plane of the page/screen.<br />
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<u>Sergio Leone's 'The Good the Bad and the Ugly'</u><br />
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For the life of me, I couldn't seem to find a proper formatted version of the opening sequence. However, you get the idea. A couple of things to take note: The often-used trademark of Leone's directing of cutting between grand long shots, with close ups of gritty faces, often of incidental or no-name characters. Not only sets the mood and tone of the world/period depicted but it's almost like the faces themselves are landscapes or settings. You know what I mean ;P<br />
Also, the longer, relaxed pacing of the overall film (you need to rent this for sure.) From a storytelling/shot selection point of view, it's engaging in a sense that really, we're just watching a posse walk down a "street". But the choices made are interesting to the audience. And lastly, the fight. We don't see it, but our minds allow to piece together what happened (CLOSURE). And in one shot of the main character bursting thru the window, juxtaposed with highlight music theme, the words "ugly" which a comedic overtone, we have a little bit of empathy and engagement with him already (through comedy, and his obvious "skill" of cleaning up other gun fighters.)<br />
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The intense little scene where Lee van Cleef's "Angel Eyes" sits down to eat with Stevens in his home- remisinent of the Tarrintino 'Inglorious Basterds' Opening scene with "Hans Landa", because of the similar character interaction, choice of using Close ups/Extreme Close ups, subjectively drawing the audience right into the middle of these tense conversations, ending with the musically highlighted violent conclusions. The use of the POV shot at the end when the wife passed out is a nice transition into the next scene.<br />
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A selection of still frames to refresh your memories of the camera conventions used in the 'GB &U" scene. The point of showing you these seemingly mundane "talking" scenes is to show you the possibilities in creating conflict and tension in your stories through not only script, but more so through your choice in camera, movement and composition, particularly in scenes which are basically two guys sitting at a table.<br />
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Acting helps too ;) But when you're an animator, you drive the acting.<br />
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<u>Fleischer's "Superman": The Mechanical Monsters.</u><br />
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One of my all-time favourite cartoon shorts, and my favourite in the series. Take note of the many uses of Upshots, Down shots, POV shots, Camera movements such as 'Tracking shots', that 'Dutch Tilt' establishing shot at the Museum...there's heaps in this cartoon. Plus, the diagonals at play in every composed shot.<br />
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The use of shadow and the silhouette is used throughout this short, and adds for an interesting storytelling device (what is shown, what is left for the audience to imagine).<br />
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Depth of field in play, and a nice composition example of using a darker foreground element to draw the eye into the main focal point (the primary-coloured 'Superman'), wit a blurred, soft/cool coloured background.)<br />
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Upshot, diagonals.<br />
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Depth from light/dark elements, composition seems "claustrophobic", as Superman is trapped under the fire and beatings administered by the mechanical men.<br />
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Notice these shots cut back and forth between one another when the Robot returns with the cash, and how the diagonals "balance", between one another.<br />
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The shots above and below are part of that tracking shot that takes the audience from the lab (where Lois was last seen) to where the mad scientist has Lois in an elaborate death trap. What is interesting about the tracking shot is the "pockets" of information we are fed about the location and it's relation to the lab, where the robots came from and what's in-store for Lois and Superman, without one word of dialogue, or cut to another shot. Storytelling through composition and camera movement.<br />
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A great long shot, using diagonals again, and light/dark elements/depth of field to create that powerline focal point.<br />
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I really like the poses the Fleischers utlised in their series. I'd say the above example is almost "contrapposto", but the feet seem to have even balance. Nevertheless, far more interesting to look at than just an evenly balanced stance.<br />
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It's also a point towards the fact that apart from the closeup of Superman using his X-ray vision, we never see a close up of Superman, or even rarely a medium shot of him in action. They are almost always a full body, or an 'American' (cropped to knees) shot. What does this mean? ;D<br />
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We learnt that "power" is conveyed through upshots, such as the ones always used to show the robots. Is it that the feats of Superman verses the dangers he faces in his environment need to be shown, and therefore his characterization (in costume) comes from his abilities? Curious to know your thoughts.<br />
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Gotta go, see you next week! Don't forget, I want to see your Koala exercises, thumbnails and you MUST GET A FINAL ASSESSMENT STORY IDEA NOW!Paul Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488815433360543576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621368708405436922.post-29401718189679618632013-08-27T22:16:00.001-07:002013-08-27T22:16:36.689-07:00Week 6 2013- A New Year for 'Visual Story'Hey all,<br />
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Apologies for this frantically short and quick message. Will be making a post which should be up by Friday which will recap on some of the things we touched on in the 'Sequential Narrative' lecture and tutes, plus uploading a copy of the images and points to Learning @ GU.<br />
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A couple of quick things:<br />
Make sure next week you have an idea or draft of the story you want to do for final assessment. Shoot me an email if you need any help at pmason83@gmail.com<br />
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Some students last year (and a few mentioned in the tute) that they were going to use their scripts from 'Scriptwriting'. DO THAT! It's easy- you could virtually start thumb-nailing and gathering references now ;)<br />
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Also, I noticed the majority of the class turned up for the first tute, leaving only a handful or less of students for the second tute. The problem is I will struggle to touch base with you guys/give feedback and help for all of you in the first class, whereas the afternoon session, I had plenty of time to chat with the guys in the afternoon...Trust me when I say, the students last year who gained more out of the course were the ones that communicated with me, rather than the ones who ducked off early or didn't share anything. At the end of the day, it meant some stuff came across as "undercooked" or didn't make a whole lot of sense. I would love to be able to help people or point in the right direction, given the opportunity ;D<br />
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Will touch base again in a day or two with notes/images etc. from Tuesday's classes, take care all. Next week I also want to see the Koala exercise, and maybe the results of some of your thumbnailing from Tuesday. Remember, scribble it down quick! Don't noodle on something that doesn't work ;D<br />
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Cheers, folks!Paul Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488815433360543576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621368708405436922.post-61754955800795109432012-11-17T00:04:00.001-08:002012-11-17T00:04:12.059-08:00...And on the Seventh day, he rested. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Congratulations all of you for completing your uni subjects for the year (including this one). It was my first uni lecturing position, and hopefully not my last. I very much enjoyed meeting you all, I'm sure we'll see each other again around the halls of QCA, and I look forward to seeing your ideas come to fruition in 3rd year and beyond. I hope you got something out of the subject this semester, and realise the importance of visual storytelling, clarity, empathy creating, and entertainment in our respective mediums. </div>
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And thank you for dropping by my table at the recent Brisbane Supanova. Your happy faces (even Tessie's ;P) are up on the Soldier Legacy website and facebook page too. If I don't see you beforehand, Merry Christmas, enjoy the break, and good luck in the future :)</div>
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Working against deadlines myself, we're almost at the end, guys :D Just a few weeks for all of us.<br />
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Just re-iterating that the In-class exercises are indeed due this coming week, just so that it's out of the way for you to be able to get a presentation done for week 13, and finalized files from Assessment 2 for week 14.<br />
Try to get the exercises together as a PDF by Tuesday and uploaded to 'Learning @ GU', under the 'In-Class Exercises' tab on the Discussion board (already up if you go check the 2107GFS tab). Easy :D<br />
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Any scans and revisions are welcome, as I bet you've learnt some things since the first few weeks :) Otherwise, all good, PDF away. Any problems, such as a file being too big to upload, email me. I recommend if you have any issues like this, leave a message on the 'Learning @ GU' discussion forum, and email me the bigger file via www.yousendit.com<br />
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See you all Tuesday :D Info re: Week 13 and 14 in class.Paul Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488815433360543576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621368708405436922.post-15524051138496877832012-10-10T23:14:00.001-07:002012-10-10T23:15:18.923-07:00Emma Coats's 'Story Shots' blog.<img height="161" src="http://static.tumblr.com/oxjpcku/FNWlmjkie/storyshots.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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A great Tumblr blog from Pixar's Emma Coats. Here's a few Q & A's, but check out the main feed for more great Storyboarding/Concept/Storytelling/ Characterisations/Dialogue tips and theories!<br />
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(First one from last week which touched on Editing too: <a href="http://masonnotes.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/week-10-clip-recap.html">http://masonnotes.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/week-10-clip-recap.html</a>)<br />
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Oh, and remember in class when we talked about rhythm, tempo, alternation etc. in editing? I recommend rewatching 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' clip for a great example: <a href="http://masonnotes.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/week-3-recap-on-tute-film-clip-examples.html">http://masonnotes.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/week-3-recap-on-tute-film-clip-examples.html</a><br />
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A continuation of the pacing used throughout the film by juxtaposing scenes/shots and cuts with music from the era (and the subject matter of the music too with the themes from the film/historical context). Malcolm X's assassination, cut with (close friend) Ali's reaction to the news. The context also being that (in the film) the last time they spoke, Ali was upholding the wishes of 'The nation of Islam' to sever ties with ousted minister Malcolm X. Clearly, he is still hurt by the lose of his friend.<br />
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Compare the long cuts, medium to longshots employed by Hong Kong action films, as opposed to the quick cut, close in shots many American films use- perhaps a more a commentary on the skill of the Actor and stuntmen in Hong Kong cinema. Also, this, like many JC sequences, would not have been planned out until a visit to the set, in order to find a way to incorporate the surrounding environment (and props you may find in that location) for the scene to be choreographed.<br />
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The quick close up shots pieces together give you a bigger picture of the action that is taking place- spinning rims, reflection of enemy cars on paint work, rear view mirror glances, bullet belts, gear sticks- yep, it's a car chase :P. As the environment becomes part of the action/dangers surrounding the cars escalates in the scene, the shots become longer, and the camera wider to accommodate.<br />
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As mentioned in the presentation in class, there are a number of things going on in this sequence- using camera conventions and shot selections, the focal points are edited to always keep your attention to the main important elements that are occurring in the frame- edited between the baby being baptized, Michael Corleone become a 'Godfather' to his nephew, and also becoming a 'Godfather' of the Corleone crime family as his enemies are "taken care of". Juxtaposition with the holy ceremony and the "unholy" murders, sold through editing, composition and the pose/expression on 'Michael Corleone's' face.<br />
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Note the focal point between the shots following are the same- this happens throughout the sequence/changes in location (McCloud's "Scene to Scene").<br />
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For sheer timing in editing, you can't go past looking at a Road Runner cartoon by Chuck Jones. The expression/pose, sold by the timing, makes the joke work. Not the one we watched briefly in class, but you get the idea. Note the Cartoon physics law in play "Coyotus Interuptus" <a href="http://listics.com/200408022076">http://listics.com/200408022076</a> :P :P<br />
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Another form of montage, or "THE" montage- Rocky.<br />
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I've "gotta fly now" (lame), but email me if any issues.Paul Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488815433360543576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621368708405436922.post-31879227100803460312012-10-10T21:55:00.003-07:002015-10-18T21:21:28.762-07:00Assessment 2 help: Visual Script development<u>Ok, a couple of you wanted to double check this, hence the reason behind this post :)</u><br />
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Paul Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488815433360543576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621368708405436922.post-69743038737919052742012-10-10T21:01:00.000-07:002012-10-10T21:01:23.560-07:00LAST IN-CLASS EXERCISES TO DO: Updates for next week's Class- Wk 12A couple of quick points before I post the Week 11 Tute clips and some assessment 2 info:<br />
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The week 10 lecture that Andi conducted on Layouts and Pre-Viz are in the 'Lecture notes' folder in th 'Course Content' tab at Learning @ GU. I recommend re-reading this in relation to making your layout shots for Assessment 2 (Visual Script development).<br />
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Also: for the In-Class Exericses: <b><span style="color: red;">I want two extra things done</span></b>, which should only take you 20-30 mins. (since we were unable to do this in class with numbers vs. computers available).<br />
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<b><u><span style="color: red;">1: Go to the lecture notes for week 10 (Layout and Pre Viz). Andi suggested this:</span></u></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Pick two shots from Toy Story 3 trailer and break them back down into the layers, levels, camera positions, timing and key pose set-ups.</span></b><br />
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Getting clarification for the In-classes exercises, as the assessment sheet states this will due next week (week 12) in PDF format. Treat this as the due date until I can clarify.<br />
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There is a Guest Lecture on at 3pm at the Central Lecture theatre, by Professor INGO PETZKE <a href="https://learning.secure.griffith.edu.au/courses/1/2107GFS_3125_SB/content/_2420249_1/The%20Life%20and%20Works%20of%20Oskar%20Fischinger.pdf?bsession=99405869&bsession_str=session_id=99405869,user_id_pk1=56295,user_id_sos_id_pk2=1,one_time_token=">https://learning.secure.griffith.edu.au/courses/1/2107GFS_3125_SB/content/_2420249_1/The%20Life%20and%20Works%20of%20Oskar%20Fischinger.pdf?bsession=99405869&bsession_str=session_id=99405869,user_id_pk1=56295,user_id_sos_id_pk2=1,one_time_token=</a><br />
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Info at Learning @GU. Lecture will be as normal at 1pm, which will give us 2 hours to play with. Email me with any questions.<br />
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<br />Paul Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488815433360543576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621368708405436922.post-47496435731800046802012-10-04T06:03:00.000-07:002012-10-04T06:08:02.569-07:00Week 10 Clip recapOnly one clip this week, as you remember, we had Andi take the lecture on Layouts and Pre-Viz. As this was her job in Animation studios for many years, it was a no-brainer, and awesome, to have her speak about the layout department tasks in the pre-production process. Thanks Andi :D<br />
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This clip or two that we watched is one part culmination of the lessons we have covered thus far, plus an into into next week's lecture on 'Editing'. A particular point that I want you to remember (which I brought up in class) was that this biopic/drama still utilizes composing theories that some people would normally mistaken as action film type shots (typically since we've seen examples used in 'The Matrix', 'Casino Royale' or even 'Ben 10' cartoons for instance). Make no mistake, you can "jazz" up your "talking head"/exposition/ drama scenes with compositional concepts we spoke of back in the early part of the semester.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The use of the extreme close up, edited with fragments of events of Ali's past and some key events leading up to the Liston fight conveys to the audience that we are "seeing" Ali's inner thoughts as he focuses on the speedbag.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Note the circular compositon, and the "fanning" of the men surrounding<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another shot, where Depth of field, composition and the direction of the <br />
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Have a look at the lecture slides from week 8, here's an example or two of theory in practice :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Beyond the standard point of Interest" (Icon) <br />
In this case, Ali's famous footwork signifies his entry into the ring, <br />
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This clip misses out on the "Clay v. Liston" Weigh in, which is a scene I like as despite the two characters being in the midst of a huge room full of people, the focus is purely on them, and the frames are composed in a way that the focus is always on the main two, whether it's through depth of field, negative space or framing Clay/Ali and Liston between the shoulders and heads of the people around them. The "blurring" of foreground heads and/or background people immediately draws your eye to the focal point of the screen. Could only find an Italian version of this scene, but no matter. The story is clear through camera shots, posing/acting and editing.<br />
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Anyways, gotta run, will make a post tomorrow showing some examples to clarify what is to be produced for the final assessment.Paul Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488815433360543576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621368708405436922.post-63167033793634316952012-10-02T04:44:00.000-07:002012-10-02T04:44:03.151-07:00"What if?"...Animated Indiana Jones Concept artAwesome :D<br />
By Artist Patrick Schmoenmaker, see the link under the image.<br />
It also gives you an idea of what is possible in relation to the deliverable/concept art for the final assessment- I.e.: Character model sheet, and "the look" shots- Concepts for scenes, backgrounds, colour choices etc.<br />
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<a href="http://geektyrant.com/news/2012/9/25/indiana-jones-animated-style-art.html">http://geektyrant.com/news/2012/9/25/indiana-jones-animated-style-art.html</a><br />
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More on assessment examples and recap of today's class sometime this week. AS usual, any dramas, questions etc. shoot me an email :)Paul Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488815433360543576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621368708405436922.post-29513589350236482332012-10-01T07:54:00.000-07:002012-10-01T07:54:01.445-07:00Preproduction Artwork can save lives...Just ask Jack Kirby ;DNow for something a little different...<br />
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Ben Affleck's upcoming film 'Argo', based in the true story of how the CIA rescued 6 diplomats from Iran in 1979 by posing as a fake film production company, has a Jack Kirby concept art connection. Read more here, and see some of Kirby's concept art for the "fake" sci-fi film. <a href="http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/01/05/jack-kirby-cia/">http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/01/05/jack-kirby-cia/</a><br />
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<img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.comicsalliance.com/media/2012/01/argo01.jpg" />Paul Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488815433360543576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621368708405436922.post-23015805711166321712012-09-24T18:16:00.002-07:002012-09-24T18:16:48.445-07:00Week 9 Clips RecapHey all,<br />
A selection of the clips we watched last week in class, relating to colour and it's use. Check the notes on L@GU for not only the basic theories at play (complimentary colours, colour values, 'warm' and 'cool' colours) but also the possible reasons as to why certain colours/combinations are used in scenes. These are used in conjunction with the visual language of composing shots. Enjoy :D<br />
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<u>All-Star Superman (Warner Animation): Opening Scene:</u><br />
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<u>Dumbo (Disney) : "Look out for Mr Stork":</u><br />
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<u>Kung Fu Panda (Dreamworks) Intro:</u><br />
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And the couple of live action examples:<br />
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<u>Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (intro):</u><br />
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<u>The Matrix: "Trinity rooftop chase":</u><br />
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See you all after the break. Hopefully, you're using the week off to progress a bit more in your final assessments. Any questions, email me :)Paul Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488815433360543576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621368708405436922.post-882722859657349482012-09-13T20:43:00.001-07:002012-09-13T20:50:39.899-07:00Recap- Week 8 clips<div>
Hi Guys,<br />
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I hope if I haven't heard your final assessment story that you'll email me on pmason83@gmail.com....*hint*<br />
Thank you to those that have :D<br />
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In the meantime, let's recap some of the clips we saw in the last class. The lecture slides are going up, my apologies if you missed the class, I simplified the shot layouts on the whiteboard, and expanded a bit, but you'll get the idea. The focal points and compositions/camera choices given as examples are those which tend to feature in particular genres. Have a look at the clips below, and see when these more advanced principles (from lecture) have been utilized in the genre clips below.<br />
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Many shots here should start to become very familiar to you ;D<br />
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<u><b>Drip Along Daffy:</b></u><br />
Parody-style films usually hit the nail on the head when they mimic the idiosyncrasies of composition and shot selection of the genre they're conveying. Check out in particular the "shoot out" sequence at the end of this cartoon, and think back to the shots we saw used in the Western examples from earlier in the semester. </div>
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<u>Duck Dogers in the 24th 1/2 Century:</u><br />
Another example of genre parody- where referencing design, speech and themes have come into play.<br />
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Vezi mai multe din <a href="http://www.220.ro/desene-animate/" target="_blank">Desene animate</a> pe <a href="http://www.220.ro/" target="_blank">220.ro</a>
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<u>Robin Hood Daffy:</u><br />
And another, because I love Chuck Jones's "Porky and Daffy" partnership. We might see a couple more before the semester is out ;)<br />
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<i>Live Action Examples:</i><br />
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<b><u>Casino Royale (Madagascar chase sequence):</u></b> Wasn't able to embed, but link is below.<br />
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This sequence uses everything we've touched on so far- Establishing shots, POV shots, over the shoulder, Zip pans, tracking shots, crane shots, use of diagonals in composition, strong perspectives etc. but also, some of the newer composing elements we touched on in the last class: Animating the scene (for a chase sequence- where the chasing character follows the "chasee" in the previous position, creating suspense and tension), upshots, landscape as character, action shots, beyond the standard points of interest etc. See how many you can spot!<br />
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Casino Royale sequence link: <a href="http://youtu.be/jJubOZLpp4A">Click Me!</a><br />
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<u>The Godfather (Opening scene):</u><br />
Negative space and lighting to create focal points. Depth of field, Scale. Subtle truck out (camera movement).<br />
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<u> Tropic Thunder (opening scene):</u><br />
Not quite all of what we watched, but the "guts" of it are there. It's missing the "Big, Medium, Small" helicopter shot at the beginning, but you get the idea. Another example of parody, but again, referencing genre to get the laughs.<br />
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For script abbreviations, and a quick guide to terms. Think of it as a refresher, and reference guide for your upcoming major assessment. Have a think about these conventions that you've watched in previous examples in class.<br />
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<a href="http://www.mediacollege.com/video/shots/">http://www.mediacollege.com/video/shots/</a>
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See you Tuesday :)Paul Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488815433360543576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621368708405436922.post-71678911651785626622012-09-04T18:15:00.000-07:002012-09-04T18:17:35.628-07:00For next week's class: Week 8, Tuesday 11th Sept.<br />
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Hi guys,<br />
Just a quick touch base after yesterday, and to remind you to keep the ball rolling- I don't want anyone "drowning" in the next few weeks, so read below to make sure you're up to speed (especially the <span style="color: red;">RED </span>stuff).<br />
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I hope you all enjoyed our guest speaker Donald Walker (Disney, Animal Logic) , and seen the practical applications to what we've been learning in-class :D <br />
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You can check out his concept art and storyboarding examples here: <a href="http://donaldwalkeranimation.blogspot.com.au/">http://donaldwalkeranimation.blogspot.com.au/</a><br />
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The cool thing is too, he touched on TVC storyboarding which will give us some time later in the coming weeks. Now Donald gave you a bit of a talking to regarding missing the Sunday talk; I just want to reiterate how hard it is to land a great role/experience outside of uni without having contacts/knowing what to do/knowing the faces of the people who can give you leads. This is something you guys will learn as you pursue a creative role/work experience. That saying "It's not what you know, but who you know" is 100% true. Anyways, more on that later :)<br />
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2 things: 1. I've noticed that my student email address for griffith has not been getting all the emails being sent to me. I know in the past, 1 or 2 of your queries haven't gotten through. So, don't think of me as ignoring your emails, feel free to get me through pmason83@gmail.com<br />
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<span style="color: red;">2. Next week is week 8. There was no exercise yesterday because of the guest lectures, so in this instance I want to see EVERYONE's story idea for the final assessment. Email me if you want a sounding board. At this point, I'm going to suggest if you don't have a pre-existing script/story idea plotted out, then do a genre mash up, or possibly a public domain take on a character/story (original fairy tales are all public domain, a little research might score you a cool idea for a futuristic Grimm's story, or Aesop fable done like a western ....I'm just spit balling here, but you get the idea ;D</span><br />
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Actually, 3 things I've noticed. A couple of you have contacted me to say you've missed lectures (with reasons). That's ok, as long as you keep up. Head to Learning at @Griffith for the in-class exercise folders, the lectures are up too in PDF's, and read the blog archives with the clips/minor notes. I tend to talk more than the PDF slides suggest, so maybe a refresher in some points might be in the cards, perhaps I can talk things out to those who wish to listen during one of the upcoming tute sessions while the others are working.Paul Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488815433360543576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621368708405436922.post-25293411538640330152012-08-29T19:46:00.003-07:002012-08-29T19:46:20.120-07:00Week 6 Exercise: These isn't one, but...<br />
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To allow you to play catch up, and because there weren't enough machines in the lab to go around, I want you all to get to the same point in regards to your inclass exercises thus far (i.e.: FINISHED), but also in regards to your progress on your final assessment.<br />
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That is: have your story at least "beat"ed out in points (1. this happens, 2. then this happens etc.) in a loose 3 act structure. Thouse that are working from pre-existing scripts, make sure they are 2-3 minutes. And in this case, start thumbnailing ;D<br />
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Use references for thumbnails/roughs for concept designs etc.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">If you don't have a story yet, start brain storming NOW!</span> You all should have an idea, like I hit you up for about a week or 2 ago, use vertical or lateral thinking to start jogging your brain into nutting out your character/s and their short 2-3 minute journey.<br />
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Like what you ultimately pick, as it is a bit of work to do, you want to enjoy designing, drawing, creating and telling the story, yes? Yes. Good. :D<br />
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So think:<br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;">> What Genre? Does it need one?</span><br />
<span style="color: #e69138;">> Character/s?</span><br />
<span style="color: #e69138;">> Setting/Era?</span><br />
<span style="color: #e69138;">> What's it about?</span><br />
<span style="color: magenta;"> - Normality</span><br />
<span style="color: magenta;"> - Inciting incident</span><br />
<span style="color: magenta;"> - complication/s and escalation</span><br />
<span style="color: magenta;"> - low point, which leads to</span><br />
<span style="color: magenta;"> - Climax</span><br />
<span style="color: magenta;"> - Resolve: return to status quo or 'new world order'.</span><br />
<span style="color: orange;">> What's the Style? How do you want it to look? </span><br />
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(And start finding references, and arranging them into a files structure/matrix for YOUR benefit and assessment :D )<br />
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Have fun, and email me if you need assistance/sounding board :D<br />
Paul Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488815433360543576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621368708405436922.post-24470211982944417922012-08-29T18:56:00.000-07:002012-08-29T19:17:57.047-07:00Week 6 Clips RecapNotes are up on Learning @GU under "2107GFS Lecture Slides" folder in 'Course Content'.<br />
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Remember, I'm usually one to talk from the images and not have heavy notes on the screen- the various examples of my own work for instance show how referencing either aided in the design and creation of a character/costume/setting, and not always "I need to specifically find XYZ". i.e: The research can "bear fruit" in relation to your visual story, not only adding weight, but providing inspiration and answers to solving a problem you may have in narrative or character (such as the case of the 1880's 'Soldier Legacy' character).<br />
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I realise there are a number of students who I haven't had time to reach in the last few weeks as I go around 1 by 1 in class, so next time I get the opportunity (next week is a guest lecturer, so I'm thinking week 8), the aim is to identify and see these students first. M'kay?<br />
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Anyways, the clips. Mains points are in Lecture notes.<br />
When watching these, think about how referencing has inferred the settings, props, locations, character designs and charactersations, action, narrative, mise en scene, shot choices, techniques and inspirations used by the filmmakers etc.<br />
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And also, all the mechanics of visual story at place: storytelling/camera conventions, shot selections, composition, focal points etc. etc.<br />
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Oh, and remember this handy tool- I can't recommend it enough for hands, facial expressions etc. Or your iPhone ;D<br />
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<u>JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE NEW FRONTIER</u><br />
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Could not find a clip that had the lead-in we watched, featuring more of the Las Vegas setting, the Martian watching 1950's television, Superman and Lois Lane on top of the Daily Planet (referencing 'The Cold War Era'), but this should be enough to jog the memory/get the point across.<br />
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Gotta run! See you guys :DPaul Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488815433360543576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621368708405436922.post-50952287195835893882012-08-21T23:20:00.001-07:002012-08-21T23:36:39.163-07:00Week 5 Video clip recapsJust briefly, Lecture notes will go up on Learning @ GU shortly, in the meantime, here's the clips we watched:<br />
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We started the class with this: A nice, brief overview of storyboarding by the Emmy Award winning Warner Brothers production team, behind animated shows such as 'Batman: The Animated Series', 'Superman: The Animated series, and 'Justice League'. James Tucker, featured in this, began as a board artist on 'Tiny Toon Adventures", before applying thru Bruce Timm to land a role boarding on "Superman: TAS" before eventually moving onto bigger roles with Warner animation, recently an Executive Producer of the series "Batman: the Brave and the Bold".<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/25034611">METRO</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/jacobwyatt">Jacob Wyatt</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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This beautiful cartoon that Andi found is a wonderful example of a filmmaker not limiting themselves to the confines of the 16 x 9 ratio viewing screen. Rather, using comic book theory of panels, Wyatt is able to further lead the eye through his film using compositional changes, more precise focal points, and emphasis on certain parts of the story. A full screen environment really has impact in relation to the smaller "panels" of shots preceding it. Taking advantage of camera angles, diagonals in the compositions, and moving his characters through a 3D space (from B/G to F/G), and always adhering to the 180 degree rule, this is a nice example of film language at work.<br />
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We watched the opening sequence right up until the Captain America scene. It is interesting at this point to contrast the storytelling with what was taken directly from the Hudlin/Romita Jr. comic (the tribe scene, the White House Scene) with the storytelling approach to the Captain America meets Black Panther scene, as this wasn't part of the original comic. To me, the storytelling in this seems rather flat and unimaginative, during the conversation. Anyways, you decide :)<br />
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We watched the first scene or two of 'Samurai Jack', and as a example of character design, mise en scene, reference, and storytelling approaches, we will definitely watch more examples from this in the coming weeks. The short action scene in the Night Club uses many conventions from Comic book storytelling, particularly the example of the Batman page from Frank Miller's 'The Dark Knight Returns', which highlights a critical moment in the battle with a stark white background.<br />
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Finally, we had a quick look at some polished storyboards from Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator'. As these weren't part of a movie clip, I found some links you may want to peruse, which also includes some fantastic concept drawings, and examples of "light as a shape".<br />
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<a href="http://www.dga.org/Craft/DGAQ/All-Articles/1001-Spring-2010/Drawing-Board-Tiger-Tale.aspx">http://www.dga.org/Craft/DGAQ/All-Articles/1001-Spring-2010/Drawing-Board-Tiger-Tale.aspx</a>
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<a href="http://www.toutlecine.com/images/film/0028/00284361-gladiator.html">http://www.toutlecine.com/images/film/0028/00284361-gladiator.html</a>
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And thumbnailing, straight onto the script, like we worked on last week/this week:<br />
<a href="http://miseenscene101.blogspot.com.au/2010/10/ridleygrams.html">http://miseenscene101.blogspot.com.au/2010/10/ridleygrams.html</a>
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Gotta run, will touch on images from the lecture notes from last week in the next day or so for those that we absent from that lecture. As usual, any questions, email me.Paul Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488815433360543576noreply@blogger.com0