Saturday, October 31, 2009

DUE Week 9

  • 4 more color scripts
  • 2 key scenes sketches
  • 2 finalized character design in color
  • both skylight and horizon light paintings

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Due Week 8

2 finished characters in color
4 more color scripts

4 pictures of sky light/horizon light
  • sky light - when the sun is not in the sky (before sunrise or after sunset)
  • horizon light - when the sun is on/close to the horizon
  • "noon" light - when the sun is at it's highest point (about 2-3 pm)
  • overcast light - when the sun is out, but obscured by fog/clouds. The soonest semi-cloudy day predicted is next Wed. Hopefully you already have a picture.
1 painting of either horizon or sky light. Remember that the 2 paintings together has to have a narrative.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Due Week 7

  • 2 new character roughs - total of 4 character roughs by next week
  • 4 more color scripts - remember to print them out, including the ones you've done before
  • "Palette" assignment - follow the instructions on the handout

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Color Script References

Click on the image to go to its original website.

Color scripts from the movie UP by Lou Romano




Color scripts by Chris Applehans
Art by Chris Appelhans



Hans Bacher is an ex-production designer. On his blog, One1more2time3, he has a treasure trove of art from various old animations.

Color Key from 101 Dalmations. ©Disney
Color script from the animation called Balto.© universal/AMBLIN
http://one1more2time3.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/cinderella-comp-709-b.jpg


AnimationArchive.org also has a buttload of art relted to animation. Below are some shots from the animation "The Adventures of Prince Achmed" (1926). Might help with your compositions.


Reiniger Adventures of Prince Achmed
Reiniger Adventures of Prince Achmed


If you have more references, share with us!

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Due Week 6

Next Week: Sonja Kallstrom lecture on storytelling and color scripts.

Homeworks Due:

1. Sketches of 2 Characters - Explore variations in character's personality.
2. 4 more Color Scripts

First!

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