Finale References #4

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7 day synopsis

This week we learned of our classes superiority (again) at the award ceremony. Now that we're at the final project I think the "what i want to learn" part is obsolete. The downside of this week was that the National Guard wasn't at the military thingy Thursday and I lost 30 minutes of work time. But getting 2 free slices of pizza is definitely the high point! Now here is a Nicolas Cage montage! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=S73swRzxs8Y

Animate WITH YOUR FACE!

Adobe have come up with an interesting concept. They have software that has face scanning... stuff that will allow your to animate a puppet with your face. You "attach the piece to a facial feature, make faces, and BAM!
While this sounds cool I can't really hop on board. You may be able to animate several things at once, but you would have to hold your head still and be precise with your expression. Frankly that's more tedious than puppeteering by hand. Cool idea, but my head and face are too fidgety for it, not to mention amputees that don't have the required appendages.

Director Dissection

This was 15 tips to be a better director.
1. Give clear directions
 2. The script isn't scripture
 3. Learn other styles to find yours
 4. Don't rush
 5. Don't be vague on what you need done
 6. Friends make things easier
 7. Viewfinders make thing way easier
 8. Time management
 9. Keep things calm
 10. Be nourished
 11. Don't stress over equipment
 12. Don't be a turd
 13. Actors need motivation
 14. Respect the actors' process, or pretend they're Nicolas Cage
 15 Don't tarry
Pretty straight forward, I like it.


Overall this is pretty useful. It is a bit repetitive but the ideas of politeness, pacing, and the like. It's more about the build up to shooting, rather than the shooting itself.

Comment of the Fortnight!

So this week I about many of your guys' influences! It's interesting to how your styles were shaped by these individuals. I hope I don't have to relearn how to build a 2D puppet! This weeks downside was my terrible presentation that'll do a number on my grade. But on the upside I did watch The Descent! It is a fantastic film that absolutely recommend! It has a great atmosphere and perfectly provokes the emotions it has to! Here's a 2 part analysis of the Cool Cat movie https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C67thOEtVNQ
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FY6H3_d61zc
Although this review doesn't comprehend the complexity in this utter masterpiece of a film. If any of you want to know my interpretation of Cool Cat just ask

Movies are run by the Illuminati!!

This article describes an audience that watched The Good the Bad and the Ugly with BRAIN SENSORS! Scientists studied the brain scans and found each audience member had relatively the same brain reactions! The director not only manipulates the movie, but the audience too! The director must provoke the intended response or the outcome could really damage the entire film. Basically, the reason Guardians of the Galaxy is better than Man of Steel is because the director could light up reactions FAR better (I'm not disrespecting Nolan, he's good at provoking thought, but emotion and character... he struggles with).
  This was pretty interesting. I didn't realize how manipulated I was by movies. It really shows how much power the director has in a project, and that even small choices have a big impact ON OUR MINDS!!!

Job Shmob

This article delves into the details of the animation field of work. Animation is not a field for the weak-willed. It takes a LOT of time and to work in the big leagues. Animation isn't some 9 to 5 punch in punch out monotony, but a career and a bit of a lifestyle. The work isn't consistent and you're constantly working with many places at once, using skills you pick up to relentlessly press forward in your career. Animation requires you to always experiment and hone your skills consistently.
 This puts in perspective what the animation field is like. It definitely requires nothing short of devotion. Animation isn't a field you can survive in unless you truly want it. That sort of pressure makes the work more engaging! Some may prefer something that's simple and pays the bills, but when it comes to a full time career this just what I want! The rush that accompanies stressful work is what I live for!