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well done

Guys well done, we manage to complete the editing today, even if everyone was kinda tired!
we have the music and the sound effects, Su and Nikki are gonna edit those tonight, if u can't finish no problem we still have time after the easter brake.
we also have the final dvd template which Su is gonna re-print and it will be ready for when we come back.
Nikki is gonna do the dvd cove for the case and for the menu in dvd studio pro. she is also doing the title animated to add at the beginning of the video.
I'm gonna do the credits and I'm gonna print the bible so as we'll have the group portfolio with a nice presentation.
everyone has to complete his own portfolio, think about how to present it, if u wanna add some sketches and improve your researches. you can aslo print out some of them, so that they will be more easily viewable. take also care about your own blog. you also have to write your evaluation about how was working in group ecc.. Check the course brief/assessment to be sure u do all u need to do
please let me now (as a comment to this post) when are you coming back to Farnham so I can organize our next meeting!
thank you for the support!
we are a great team!
:D
rebecca

Big Editing Days

get ready for Monday and Tuesday, we are going to edit all the scenes together with the music and the sounds effects recorded last week!! then we can breath for a while finishing DS2 and we'll have to set up everything for the hand in :D
good job!
Rebecca

scene 13 second version

Scene13

Scene12

Scene11

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Scene10

Scene9

Scene7

Scene6

Scene5 (girl+cage+balloon+shadow)

Scene4 - girl tries to escape from the cage (girl+cage)

scene1-Opening

Here is edited scenes. (Scene 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) 

production schedule for this week

we have to complete the editing (video and sound) before the Easter brake, so we have to keep up the work, even if it's almost done, there are still things to do.
Tomorrow (Monday) we keep on working on the editing of the scenes which has to be completed for this Wednesday, when we are going to show to Nikki for the final check.
For next week we also have to do the title and credits
On Thursday we are going to the sound recording studio to record all the sound effects so that next week we can add the sound and the title+credits.
see u tomorrow
Rebecca

weekend production schedule

Hello guys
this is what we need to do this weekend:
Su complete the last scene
Nikki add frames at the cage in the last scene, find the right music, draw the frame for the title
Marc adjust scene 2 and 8, color correction of the frames of the balloon pop scene (12)
Sam go as forward as possible with the balloon pop scene(12)
Rebecca adjust scene 9, edit scene 10
have a nice weekend
see you on Monday
Rebecca

next week

get ready for the next week, the last week of animation for our video!! so far so good!
Rebecca

weekend production schedule

Hi guys
just to remind you what do you have to do this weekend:
Marc--> hands scene 8, to correct in Photoshop, put on the same file, keeping the different layers for any hand
- animate scene 3
- recheck scene 2, if it's possible to have the light and keep the resolution up.
- make the point of the sound effects so that we can listen to them on Monday
Sam--> complete the background of scene 14
- keyframes of scene 13
- study reference for the balloon's pop
Nikki-Su--> complete scenes 8,10,14, start scene 11
Rebecca--> edit scenes 4(end part), 6, 7 (to adjust), 9
have a nice weekend :D

working

we are uploading some scenes, but we are still working on most of them, adjusting the details. as soon as we think they are good we are going to upload more!
Rebecca

scene 4

 

to be completed with the girl trying to escape from the hole between the cage-people

1st scene

weekend production schedule

The point of the actual situation is that we have scene 1,2,3,4,5, and 7 completely drawn and we are editing them.
This is what we need to do during the weekend:
Marc-try different background effects for scene 1, also play with the clouds opacity (if u duplicate them and make them transparent u could create a nice effect, try to see what u can do)
-re-do the growing scene 2 with the modify characters
-combine the characters of scene 3, send the photoshop file to check and then animate that scene
Sam-complete scene 7, draw background for scene 9 and 14
Nikki and Su- recapture scene 4 and give it to me, do scene 6. (Nikki I need the missing frame/frames to complete scene 2)
Rebecca- keep on editing scenes 2,3,4,5 start background for scene 10

Everybody start do their own hands for scene 8

for every problem u know how to contact me.
Rebecca

so far so good

I'm glad to tell you that scene 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 have been drawn. scene 1 is edited and scene 4 will soon be ready.
keep up this nice work!
Rebecca

keep this in mind

http://www.myuca.ucreative.ac.uk/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=null&url=%2Fwebapps%2Fblackboard%2Fexecute%2Flauncher%3Ftype%3DCourse%26id%3D_12927_1%26url%3DGuys check the ASSESSMENT so you know what you'll need in the end for your personal, a part from the video and the group portfolio.

scenes production scedule

scene 1 to check and end on MONDAY
scene 2 must be ready on MONDAY in order to edit during the next week
scene 3 done. to edit during next week
scene 4 HALF is DONE and ready to capture and edit
             Su should end it for MONDAY so we can edit it during next week
scene 5/6/7 to draw during NEXT WEEK (14-20/3)
scene 8 Rebecca, Sam and Marc have to draw their own part during NEXT WEEK
scene 9/10/11/12 to draw during week (21-27/3)
scene 13/14 to draw during week (28-3/4)

each one must check his/her own scenes in order to know what to do

Rebecca

work for MONDAY

MARC: research for TITLE and CREDITS template.
             look for fonts ( at least 5 different stiles to choose from)
              design stereotypes for the title and credits
              ideas for background color, font color, images and yellow balloon animation on title and page
              title and credits contents ( roles..)
              research sounds effects. collect various sound effects that are relevant to the film ( 10 sound         effects)
              keep up music research.

SAM : balloon study reference
            characters for scene 2 and 3 (from back and front) done
             u have to work as much as u can in order to give the scenes to Marc at the beginning of each week so he can work on that in the library if he has problem with his computer.

sound effects

check this website for sounds effects
http://www.freesounds.org/
Rebecca

Storyboard: Finalized (Rough Copy)

Hey guys, so here is our finalised storyboard (rough version), use these to help you start with your designated scenes. We got to get the game on and start animating. Deadline is closer than you think so no procrastination allowed! WE NEED TO WORK TOGETHER TO CONSTITUTE A GOOD TEAM. - Nikita (http://nvalid.blogspot.com/)

We decided to delete the middle scene for this one to give a continual flow.

scenes for everyone

I tried to upload the animatic with the scenes number but it's not loading properly, anyway you all should have a copy, we still have to adjust scene 5, 7 and flip scene 10, me and Nikki are gonna do that tomorrow, but we need you to see exactly what you have to do.
Sam check out your scenes, if you have to make just a single frame or a bit more and give scenes  1, 3 and 7 this week to Marc so he can animate them in AE.
Sam's scenes
1/2/3/5/8/9/10/11/12/13/14
you should have given already the cage for scene 1, anyway Marc needs it for tomorrow, so you have to draw the cage according to the frame I put on the blog
Thursday you are going to work on the 3rd so Marc can animate it on Friday
Marc, as soon as each one terminate a scene you can start to modify them frame by frame, putting together the different layers
On Friday you can work on scene 7.
Su and Nikki you should finish scene 2 as soon as possible so that Marc can work on it during the weekend. then you can keep on working to the next one which is the 4th. and if you have time just keep on working, you know who much you have to
I'm going to finish the first part of scene 6, start  number 8 and move some objects for the background

first capture

opening scene

This is the opening scene. Sam we need u to draw the cage and to send it to Marc today, so tomorrow he can work on it. you could upload it on the blog or via mail, as u prefer, the quality has to be good (1024x576, 72 dpi)

 

 rebecca

production schedule per the next 4 weeks

Hi guys
here it is the production schedule for the next 4 weeks, basically we have to work 4 days a week to finish the animation on time. now I've put 4 days to my week as I know I can work during the weekend even with no studio and Marc can work with AfterEffects to some scenes. the others please find another day when u can work during the week and tell me.

for what concern the frames:
Nikki and Su have 805 frames together. so hypothetically let's say 405 frames each in total, u have to draw 25 frames each working day (4 a week) (25 Nikki and 25 Su)
I have 204 frames so I have 13 frames each working day (4 a week) plus three scenes where the objects are almost still and we move them around with AE
Marc, u have 183 frames, so 12 frames each working day (4 a week), plus 4 scenes where u have to move the objects with AE, plus titles and credits.
Sam, u have 200 frames so u have 14 frames each working day (4 a week), plus 7 scenes where the characters are almost still or they make small movements

If something is not clear on if there is any mistake please tell me, if not we'll speak on Monday
on tuesday we are gonna start!

Rebecca

animatic with basic transitions

scenes selections

After the today's meeting here is the list of the scenes and the names of the persons who are going to work on them:
scene 1 : Marc background
               Nikki+Su girl
               Sam cage
scene 2 : Nikki+Su
scene 3 : Nikki+Su
scene 4 : Sam
               Reb (shadows)
scene 5 : Reb (first half)
               Nikki+Su (second half)
scene 6 : Nikki+Su
               Reb (Balloon shodow)
scene 7 : Nikky+Su
scene 8 : Sam
scene 9 : everybody ( use your own hand as model and putting all together they will appear different and it will be a scene where all the people how are working in the animation are inside :D if it makes sense!)

scene 10 : Nikky+Su (girl)
                 Marc (background)
                 Sam (cage)
scene 11 : Nikky+Su (girl)
                 Sam (cage)
                 Marc ( clouds and stars, moon..)
                 Reb (flying objects)
scene 12 : Nikky+Su
scene 13 : Sam (balloon)
                 Nikki+Su (girl)
                 Marc (background)
scene 14 : Nikki+Su (girl)
                 Sam (cage)
scene 15 : Marc+Reb (background)
                 Nikky+Su (girl and flower)
                 Sam (flower faces)


soon we'll upload the final and corrected storyboard so everyone can have it and next week bring your memory stick if u haven't yet and we'll share the animatic
if something is not clear or if u have any question or problems of any sort please contact me
thank you
Rebecca

for monday (meeting at 3 pm)

Rebecca, Nikki, Su - corrected animatic with right timing
Marc - drawings of the background from different angles
Rebecca - background objects design
Sam- definitive cage Characters design

everybody keep up the research about:
music
noises
how balloons pop
prisoners release impressions
Icarus myth

have a nice week end
Rebecca

completed_storyboard

here is the final storyboard we did today. we printed it out and add the explanations. we have changed some scenes and most important the concept in the end. we think in this way it's really working good.

For who has missed this productive meeting, we are going to explain every single image during the next one.

SUBARU wins a star for originality and creativity

28 feb_ weekly production schedule

here it is the next week production schedule. It has been a bit hard for me to set up everything so we'll discuss it during our next meeting in order to explain it and decide together when we are we gonna meet next.
have a nice week end :)

character design

Guys for next week everyone has also to do turnarounds of the main character. there are some images from Subaru's drawings in the rough storyboard, which can be used as reference. in the end everybody has to animate son it's better if we start to practice in drawing her! soon the new production schedule. have a good weekend!

Rebecca

correct 21 feb_ weekly production schedule

hi guys, here it is the update version of the production schedule of this week. i've correct something according to members commitments and I can confirm the meeting for this thursday morning.
see u soon
Rebecca

the BIBLE

as we are getting more and more professional, you know, we'll have to create the bible of our animation. It is exactly what we are doing right now as every decision we'll take is going to be inside our bible. just to remind everybody the essential information that we need:

- sum up what the film is about
   couple of lines which clearly explain the deep meaning  of the animation.
- character design and turnarounds
- style guide and layout
- source of inspiration
- researches
- technique chosen with its motivation
- time line
- technical details ( programs used)
- sound and noises chosen with its motivation
- production schedule

we have to cover each point, let's help each other to bring our animation to success

Rebecca

21 feb_ weekly production schedule

here is the production schedule of this week. basically is what Nikki has just written in the previous post.
the next meeting is really important and I hope everybody will manage to come, sorry that I still don't know the right time yet.
as for the weekend we'll have more clear ideas after the meeting
keep up this nice work :)
Rebecca

"Catch up!"

Director's Corner

Just thought I'd blog today's meeting on Yellow Balloon. So as planned we've managed to draw out our final storyboard, although it's still slightly rough. We have put in everything together and happy to call it a day. As for now, we will continue to work on the character designs and background layouts, all should be cleared by next week.It would also be helpful if we start collecting sounds for the film. It could be any sorts of classical music, anything you have in mind that would nsync with the story.

Things to do:

• Character designs
• Browse for sounds
• Research
• Update Blog!

It would be helpful if everyone contributes to keep this blog going to keep everybody updated! Thank you!

"Rough Storyboard: Finalised with Commentary"

This is a finalised version of the previous storyboard we did last meeting. We have put the images together and added the commentary. If you have any suggestions, questions feedbacks, please don't hesitate to ask the producer/director.

"Rough Drawings/ Storyboard"

Director's Corner

Hey guys! Here is are the rough drawings I used for my pitch put together. Check it out and start giving some feedbacks. ~ Nikita

"The Yellow Balloon"

Director's Corner 

Story Brief: 
"The entire concept of the story is based on family constriction, portraying a life within a community and reaching out for the ultimate desire and dream of freedom.

The film focuses on a character growing up in a remote society controlled by rules, beliefs and traditions. From the day the character is born, she's only given one direction to take in life and that is to obey and live under conditions. The character feels like an empty shell stuck in a cage, like a box, formed by this group of people/figures representing the life that she has to live up to. As she ages through the film, she becomes aware of what she really wants in life, and that is freedom. 
Therefore, the concept of breaking out of this cage becomes her obsession. She attempts to break through for the first time, but fails. She tries again, but the figures pulls her back into the cage.
Time flies, the world begins to revolve outside. As she grows older, the family starts to constrict in and gets bigger and taller, towering over her. She's left with no hope, no chance, no way out. So she sits down and cries in silence. This is a momentary scene of hopelessness and loss. Then a yellow balloon comes along. 
The balloon flies over her so graciously. The existence of the balloon brings some sense hope, colour and prospect to the character's misfortune.The character grabs the string, hoping it will carry her away. A group of strong arms pulls her back down, but she escapes.
The balloon carries the character around, giving her this momentary glimpse into the outside world. But in life, nothing lasts forever, so the balloon pops.
She falls slowly and lands back into the cage. The figures grabs her down to the ground. Despite that, the character appears to be smiling. She's happy, satisfied to witness the world even for a fleeting moment in time."

blog

here there is the link to my blog for movement story and structure
http://therebymovementstorystructure.blogspot.com/
I'm going to upload my research, sketches and all my work for our animation
hoping to see yours as well, so we can start to comment to each other's work and develop the idea in a brilliant way
Rebecca

14 feb_ weekly production schedule

production schedule

Here it is the production schedule for this semester, have a look and tell me if you have any suggestions how to improve it
Rebecca