The animation should be done by the end of today. You can either view it by following the link on the homepage or by visiting its page directly. Let me know what you think of it, either via a comment here or using the little message me thing on the site. If you experience any bugs please let me know and I’ll iron them out. Also, any improvements you can think of can be implemented too =)

Edit: Ok, so I thought I was almost done and all I’d have to do is 500 words over the weekend, I’d even have time to put into practice the improvements I’ve got lined up for the portfolio! Alas, no. I have to remake the site in Flash (who makes Flash sites anymore?) And provide 4-5 pages of R&D. Great. There goes the relaxing weekend.

I’d like your opinions on these two scenes I’ve made for my animation so far.

They were made by tracing over images in Illustrator and then scaling them up, added the different textures (to the park one) and yeah… I think they both have a nice effect but they’re both very ‘busy’. I’d be most appreciative if any of you have tips for toning it down! Let me know what you think and I’ll change them accordingly =).


I like the idea of the big colours and textures, I think that will engage children but then characters on top of that will simply get lost.


So there we go. Oh, I got another first for my essay on GOB =).

I am finally ready for the day at 10.30, despite setting my alarm for 8.30!


Anyway, over the last couple of days I have already drawn a rough idea for 7 characters for my animation, most of which will appear in the background with the exception of the two main characters. I also already have an idea of their style but I’ll post about that later today.


Here’s my first Character Sheet for the character tentatively known as CJ.

And the style, a homage to Amanita Design.

Key Motions

Kneeling

Waving

Walk Cycle

Animated Walking

Static
Static Walking


Tweened
Tweened Walking