deer run cycle final rough

final rough animation of the deer running away. it was challenging but fun! next is the huntress running...

Journal: Jan. 29, 2013

Question: "What did your calendar say would be done today at 9 am? Is it done? How did you arrive at this 'result'? What is the plan for next week, based on what transpired this week?"

I actually did not do what I wanted fully this week BUT I am satisfied at what I have accomplished so far. I knew deer anatomy was going to be tough and it took me a few tries to get the run to look believable. I mean its not perfect yet but Im proud of the result. This shot is supposed to have my protagonist running after the deer but I will add her in today after I put a few in-betweens in the deer run. The next thing I want to work on is a scene with the "creature" but I do not know which yet. Im also thinking of doing the non existent transformation scene too just because it will take some time and i want it out of the way. This is another new and challenging thing for me and I cant wait to dive into it.

Inspiration for the film

I have always liked Miyazaki films. The one that inspired me for my film was Princess Mononoke.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayao_Miyazaki

I was messing around on this website and I saw the concept art for bambi. I decided to put a deer in my animation because I need more practice with animals anyway. Deer anatomy is prety hard but im getting there.
http://livlily.blogspot.com/2010/10/bambi-1942.html

I cannot pretend that the Hunger Games somewhat inspired me. I hate hate hate the movie but I liked the idea of a girl and her bow. The movie came out around the time we had to come up with ideas for our junior piece and it just kind of happened.
http://koreatowndaily.com/photos/news/d201203/23/20120323161728.jpg

deer eye

just a quick animation of the deer's eye revealing the "creature's" symbol. its eyes ail glow purple when its revealed.

rough deer run cycle

rough deer run cycle. i think its not too bad for a first try. just got to put some in betweens and ill be happy with it.

Synopsis

Okay I think Ive come up with a good and short synopsis for my animation:

"In an enchanted forest, not all are what they appear and anything could happen, even a hunter could become the hunted..."

Is this good enough? Any thoughts?

Character Exercise

This is a character exercise to get to know our main character better for our animation.

1. Character's Name: 'The Huntress'
2. Character's Nickname: Huntress
3. Sex: Female
4. Age: 23
5. Looks: (image above)
6. Vocation/Occupation: Village Alpha Hunter
7. Status and Money: One of the wealthiest in her village.
8. Marital Status: Single
9. Family: None
10. Relationships: Best Friends with the Village's Shaman
11. Places: Hut made of animal hides and logs
12. Possessions: Bow and arrows with quiver, whale bone dagger, wooden charm, clothes, animal hide made hammock and sleeping bag, and extra face paint.
13. Recreation, Hobbies: Wood carvings and hunting
14. Obsessions: Always coming home with a good kill
15. Beliefs: She believes in her strength and her bow
16. Politics: As long as the village is safe and happy she doesn't care what happens or whose in charge.
17. Sexual History: Made out with a boy once but never got to second base on account the boy was molesting her. She hates men now.
18. Ambitions: She is already the best hunter in the village so she doesn't really care about anything else.
19. Religion: None
20. Superstitions: None (She is a realist)
21. Fears: Injuries, rejection, and not being able to hunt anymore
22. Attitudes: Spunky, smart, cocky, gets annoyed easily, bold, confident
23. Character Flaws: She doesn't listen to anybody and hates advice
24. Character Strengths: She is very faithful and loyal towards her friends and village
25. Pets: None
26. Food Preferences: Meat
27. Handwriting: Does not know how to write
28. Objects in jacket (in this case shorts) pockets: wooden charm

I thought this was pretty interesting to do i had fun with this! Even though my character doesn't talk your doesn't write or whatever, it was nice to explore that side of her.

Cliché (sorta)

THIINK BEFORE YOU ACT mixed with WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITY mixed with BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR, YOU JUST MIGHT GET IT.

Imma Blogger Now

Thank you for viewing my very first REAL blog! I guess deviantART, YouTube, and Vimeo are "blogging" websites respectfully, but this is the real deal for me. Im glad i get to do this for my class and watch myself progress throughout the semester. This will defiantly not be my only blog. Im thinking of going to the dark side and create a tumblr too. Im exited that you get to watch, grow and improve with me! Thanks for viewing and i will try to keep you posted as much as i can.

the above are concepts of backgrounds and playing with the look i want. im not exactly there yet but im super close. i have not decided if i want to paint my backgrounds traditionally or on photoshop...

Rough Animatic

this is my super rough animatic from 2012. i am hoping to make some major changes as i am progressing throughout the final product. i will list these changes in my journal.