Playing around spotting the T shape and exaggerating head shapes.
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Monday, March 25, 2013
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Instincts
I once read a post on John K's blog that caricature is the cure for formulaic drawings.
Feeling stuck in a cartoony rut, I did some today:
Like ice cream, I can't choose a favorite.
I didn't think at all, just let my instincts and observation guide me. That was a fun session, I'll do that again when I have the time.
“Refine your skills to support your instincts.”
- Linda Ronstadt
One of the things I found...
Friday, March 22, 2013
System for timing charts
Timing charts - the stonehenge of animation, well atleast for me. As I was making my final homework for Force animation, I noticed I'm not being extremely challenged about it. I mean the deadline is challenging as always, and I'm sure I'm not going to finish the whole animation in time, but animation skill-wise, that's about the only other thing that is challenging me, the other one is drawing cute limbs. So I decided to incorporate the use of...
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Ugly Jenny - Concept art take 2
Earlier today I posted my character designs for Ugly Jenny - my last, big homework for Force animation.
http://boybogart.blogspot.com/2013/03/ugly-jenny-concept-art.html. Here's my follow-up post and some revised material. I wish I could do more but I only have a week to do it all.
The designs were ok, but I noticed several things while I was making the blog post, namely - Jenny's eyes doesn't have depth and solidity, the cartoon...
Ugly Jenny - Concept art
For some reason, I suddenly remembered Ritchard Gale's scummy face yesterday while thinking of who to reference as an awkward teenage bully for my animation short for Force class. Looking back, I think I made the right choice, that face looks just like the part!
Applying concepts of construction really helped in this pliable noggin'.
What a pretty piercing. Too bad I can't the same for where it's attached to.
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Boybogart's Influence Map
I know, I know. I’m way too late for this, but I still learned a lot about my preferences in making it. The most recurring themes I noticed in this are - a. Well constructed, appealing animation b. Fantasy c. Humor
Here’s a list of what/who’s in it:
1. Chuck Jones - One of the greatest animators/directors that lived.
2. John K - Great teacher, made me appreciate the Golden age more
3. Regular show - I regularly watch the regular...
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Force animation class progress weeks 4-6
Hey gang! Here's another update on the animation class I'm enrolled in - Force animation. If you want to learn more about the class' first three weeks, you can check out my previous post here. We're past halfway through the class and a lot of things have happened. What kinds of things you might ask? Read on and find out!
Week 4: Basic walk cycle. So yeah, every animation class has atleast one session dedicated to walk cycles, why should you...
