Research sources List:
Continuing character design by referencing images sourced via google on ‘Howls Moving Castle’ characters such as Markl.
Youtube: ‘Control Bear’. Inspiration for style and final piece.
Development
Since last week I have continued my development within my character design of my main heroine, especially in regards to colour and tone. I have also continued to reflect back on my references for animating as a whole and for my character such as ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’s’ Markl and ‘Control Bears’ overall style and visuals which have both been valuable reference materials. While working on this project It helps to put into perspective where I would like to be as an animator and the different roles and opportunities that are potentially available to me. I feel that my animating/drawing has definitely improved over the last 2 years and this has been something that has been exciting for me when developing this project.
Strengths
My strengths this week have been figuring out what sort of music I would like to have throughout my animation. I have come to the decision that I will have no speech in the animatin itself but background noises, noises created by my character and sub characters and perhaps small suggestive noises from the main heroine. Again this has been inspired by many short animations such as ‘Shelter’ and ‘Control Bear’.
Areas for Development
Next week although it may be something I’m perhaps putting off as I’m concerned about timing being an issue and if my animation will be dynamic enough is making sure i finish the storyboards and hopefully progress onto an animatic. If I’m able to start working on an animatic this will allow me to have complete understanding on timings for each scene and adding sound and music will be the next steps.
Areas for Development
Next week although it may be something I’m perhaps putting off as I’m concerned about timing being an issue and if my animation will be dynamic enough is making sure i finish the storyboards and hopefully progress onto an animatic. If I’m able to start working on an animatic this will allow me to have complete understanding on timings for each scene and adding sound and music will be the next steps.
CCH-Animation Degree 