Animation Exercise - II

Reflection: This is a more faster version. The character here looks more surprised than the previous clip. But it's quite short. I need to work on increasing the number of frames and giving more time for anticipation.

Inspiration/Research: After observing the video reference that Chris put up on the Blackboard, it was easier to figure out the timing and to get the chracter to anticipate the action much faster.

Reflection: This was my first shot on following the video and to replicate the action. But this one worked out to be way too slow. The anticipation was there but it didn't look like 'shocking' surprise. It looked more like a 'oh did I notice something there' kind of look.

Animation Exercise -I

Reflection: Animation of a character reading a book, then looking up with surprise. This was done using video reference provided in class.

Inspiration/Research: I love watching Disney characters and their movies. So I like to exaggerate the action of the character. I've observed the movement and body language of alladin, the dwarfs etc.

Studying different poses

ANGRY POSE

The characteristics of an 'angry pose' are frown, wrinkled nose, tight shoulders etc. I studied a few other characters and then decided to pick some traits and adapt it to my character model.

STRONG POSE

I picked this pose depicting one of the postures used in Yoga. It requires immense concentration, and strength to maintain this pose for a while bhefore falling down on the floor. This is the image that came into my mind when I thought of an action that requires strength.

WEAK POSE

The common things I noticed with 'weak' is that the camera is usually placed above eye level but I wanted to try doing it at eye level or below that. By making her sit on the floor she is reduced in size, hence, making her feel smaller and weak visually.

'THOUGHT' POSE

Chris obviously warned us about NOT doing the classic 'thought' pose. I was observing and realised that men usually scratch their head while thinking. That was a little too much for me to do at the moment. So I picked this melodramatic version of the 'thought' pose.

Character animation test

This is just a really small animation clip of Buttercup's posture when she is happy and cheerful.

This is a short clip of the Man in Black. This clip depicts his dominating nature.

This clip describes Gwendolyn D'Enfer's 'It's all about me' attitude.

Character Poses

Buttercup is a happy bubbly girl when she is happy. Most part of the story she is sad and depressed. She is worried, scared and unaware of what to expect. 

The Man in Black believes he is strong and emotes negative poses. With knitted eyebrows and a screwed up nose, he seems to always be caught in thought.

This is model sheet  I created for Gwendolyn D'Enfer. She always holds her head high and believes is a know-it-all woman. Open shoulders, arms away from the body and chin up are some characteristics. 

Character Description

Backstory