1) Acting
2) Lip Sync
3) Dialogue
4) Action Sequence
5) A Dance
Over the last few weeks, I decided to focus on an action shot, and tried to incorporate as many of the twelve principles of animation as possible, as a few studios I was previously looking into implored that any new animators must have a basic understanding of these principles.
The action shot is an ongoing project, which a fellow classmate and I are working towards alongside the other module. As 603 is eating into so much of my time, I'm having to focus on these extra animated clips during the evenings and the weekends.
For the next task, I decided to focus on the first few requirements, particularly acting and a lip sync, as the one I did in second year wasn't very good. I decided to tackle the 'Tears in Rain' monologue from the end of 'Blade Runner', which is a scene that never fails to make me cry.
I watched the clip several times on YouTube and tried to capture the background as best I could in Photoshop. I'm not a background artist so fortunately, as it is out of focus, I could play around with different brushes, overlays and blurs until it resembled that of the film.
This task also gave me the opportunity to learn how to animate effects such as smoke and rain. Before coming to University, I did want to specialise in VFX however, the opportunities didn't really arise in my first two years and by this year, I had already found my niche. Still, I wanted to give it a go.
I spent ages trying to make this lip sync work whilst still incorporating the right facial expressions and body language. I studied the original closely however also wanted to incorporate my own take on the lines.
Once I was happy enough with the rough lip sync, I went back and added some breakdowns and inbetweens to make the movements more natural and fluid. I did intend on finishing this piece with colour, as well as extra effects such as tears, rain water collecting in his hair and blood running down his face. I was against the clock however and in the end, decided to just animate the lip sync.
After submission, I will continue to work on this so my showreel has a lip sync.
What Went Well?
- Considering I do my best to avoid lip syncs, I feel as though this one isn't too bad.
To Be Improved?
- I ran out of time. I was so exhausted after 603 that I let this animation slide and now it isn't finished on time! Rubbish!
- I need to be less ambitious in the future, as this animation had several elements to consider. Having said that, I will continue to work on this after the hand-in until it is up to a standard I'm happy with. That way, I can find room for it in my showreel.
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