- Friday, January 9, 2009
- Portland Shorts
- Posted by Zach in Art Film News
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No they aren’t apparel items for the store. Cory, Justin, and I are all creating small animations (15-30 seconds) that you’ll be able to see on our website in the next few months. We’re also learning what requests are reasonable to make of Danny McKnight, the After Effects Genie [Side note: if you happen to see Danny, don't ask him what he thinks of Justin Gerard. Also, it's probably best not to look Danny directly in the eye. He could interpret it as a sign of aggression].
Anyway, we’re learning a bunch in the process, and hopefully the things will add some razzle-dazzle to the site.
Here’s a piece from Justin’s. He’s doing a lot of segmented drawings so Danny can piece them together in After Effects.
Here’s a screen shot from Cory’s computer. He’s posted a little about his progress on his blog. I think he’s trying out a puppet style type animation with some help from his good buddy, Mr. Photoshop.
This is mine. I’m trying for a more traditional feel and to be frank it’s driving me nuts. Also, I may have trouble getting people to understand that you’re looking at a scarecrow and not an oddly drawn man. If you couldn’t tell that it was a scarecrow leave me a comment. If you could tell straight away, maybe you could say that as well.
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14 Responses to “Portland Shorts”
the “i’m a scarecrow” helps.
These are going to be really cool.
Zach, maybe your scarecrow could use a little straw stickin’ out here and there. Hope that helps!
this is going to be fantastic! Can’t wait to see it.
Typically opulent Portland Studios work! I look forward to seeing it!
Didn’t get the scarecrow part ’til you said so…he’s a little “clean” Great jobs though, looks like a fun job you’ve all got!
Flying monkeys might help.
If you are Julia my sister-in-law then you’re a flying monkey.
If not, then never mind.
Naw, he’s definitely a scarecrow. Look at his cute lil’ face!
Yes Cory brother-in-law, I really am working for the wicked witch. I told James not to say anything!
i’m sorry zach… i didn’t know he was a scarecrow until you clarified. maybe his face could be more burlap-y… you know how the face is usually a cicle of burlap stuffed with hay and then gathered up and tied with a string…i don’t think scarecrows have necks, per say, as your fellow does. anyways, just ideas.
and james is a flying monkey. for real.
Perhaps some “flyaway” straw, round his head, cuffs, etc. That’d be a strong scarecrow indicator.
Maybe add some patches, frayed clothing, straw sticking out.
Your scarecrow reminds me of Mr. Skullhead from Animaniacs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sct3vgI2jSA
I like the clothes the way they are. I like the ill-fitting but not completely torn and ragged look. I agree with Erin that something about the neck doesn’t seem scarecrow-y enough, perhaps because the neck seems well integrated with the head.
Lovely stuff!
If you’ve already, drawn, coloured (and animated) your scarecrow, what about leaving a trail of straw behind him? You know, the odd bit here and there falling out? That way you wouldn’t have to change the figure, just animate it occasionally slipping out of a sleeve etc
Just a thought. Of course it might be totally wrong for the story…