Weekly Blog post

This week was alright. Something that frustrated me this week was starting to diet :'(. Something that made me happy this week was that I actually feel a lot better now that I've started to eat only healthy food, and exercising. Something that I have learned this week is that even if I get all the answers right on a review sheet, I will always score low on math tests, I don't understand it. Something that I'd like to learn in the future is how to better myself in math and how to stop my mind from wandering during class.  Here's a cool link :http://youtu.be/k_kIyihNd-A it's a short film, i thought it was very touching, and really shocking at 3:18 - 4:00, wasn't expecting that, mind blown, but i don't really understand the ending.

10 common elements

One thing I learned from this article is that good scripts usually have a second problem that the hero has to solve, usually inner problems. Another thing I learned from the article is that a Strong Opening is also a common part of a well written script. I also learned that another common element of award winning screenplays is a good blend of multiple Genres of film such as action/adventure or romance/comedy. Something I liked about this article is that it gave a lot of good tips on how to make a movie with a plot thats not boring. Another thing I liked was that it brought up the hidden message technique that i've noticed in a lot of good movies. A question I have about this article is what are some more common elements of award winning screenplays?

5 things to learn about editing

Something that I learned from this article is that parts of Elf were taken out by the editor to keep the tone of innocence alive in the film.  Another thing I learned from the article is that to be an editor you need to be good at storytelling, not just editing and putting clips together. I also learned that you have to maintain a good attitude to be successful as an editor. Something that I didnt like about this article is that they swear in the end, I just feel like it's sort of unprofessional.  Something that I liked about this article is that it shows how other elements of a movie can make it successful, like how he expected The Hangover to not be successful because of the editing, but it ended up the very opposite. A question I have about the article is why does the author use Quotes to name a film in the beginning but then italics the rest of the article. 

This week

This week was pretty terrible. Something that I learned this week was how to use Adobe after effects through exercises. Something that I would like to learn in the future is how to balance school, homework, exercising, and work, while having time to play drums, and do other activities so I dont kill myself with stress. Something that frustrated me this week was being assigned large assignments from 3 different classes all at the same time like always. Something that made me happy this week is that I'm attending the NT Winter Dance. Here's a cool link http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/quentin-tarantinos-next-movie-director-660518  it's talking about Quentin Tarantino's next film and how he gave little bits of information about it on "The Tonight Show"

5 Essentials of animated creatures

Something that I learned from this article is that most, if not all animated movies contain some sort of creature in them. Another thing I learned from the article is that when you make a creature animation you should try to incorporate human like features with animal like features mixed in. I also learned that for the motion of a creature, you should pay attention to the weight of the animal, and base its movements by that. A thing I liked about this article were the image and clip examples of the essentials of animating creatures. Another thing I liked about this article was that it wasn't boring, it was actually very interesting. A question I have about this article is why are animals so damn cool?

Frozen

Something that I learned from this article is that the making of Frozen has been in consideration of disney since the 1940's. Another thing I learned is that making the film's story was very challenging to the directors. I also learned that the film is set in Norway. Something that I liked about the article is that it included pictures from the movie showing how nice the visuals are. I also liked that the article wasn't very long and was sort of right to the point. A question I have on the article is do disney's animation studios use the same programs and technology as pixar does?

this week

this week was pretty good. Something that I learned this week was how to use adobe after effects. Something that i'd like to learn in the future is how to make movies better. Something that made me happy this week was the getting my xbox one friday night. Something that frustrated me this week was being behind on my documentary. Here's a cool link http://youtu.be/QGemqNb6uK0 It shows how they used mo-cap for the new game Ryse: Son of Rome.

Get A horse!

Something that I learned from this article is that nobody has ever made an animation in present day that gave the audience a feeling that it was made in the past until Disney made "Get a Horse". Another Thing I learned from this article is that furniture makers beat furniture with chains to give it an antique look? that's, strange.... Stop abusing furniture. I also learned that the animators of "Get A Horse" deliberately inserted mistakes into frames of the animation to give it an Authentic "Antique" feeling. A thing I liked about this article is that it was about a new disney short that they're going to try something new in, Like what they did with the "Paperman" short last year with the cross 2d/3d animation. Another thing I liked was that the article included pictures to give you an idea of what they're doing in the animation . A question that I have about the article is, has disney been doing crazy, never before done stuff in all their animated shorts for a while? or has it just been the last two?

VFX Jobs

Something that I learned from this article is that almost no VFX worker will land a job at a Major studio right out of college. Another thing I learned is that When you usually start out working for a VFX company at first, you will get the entry level positions such as Render wrangler, runner/pa, etc. I also learned that animators/VFX employees agree that you definitely shouldn't go into this line of work just for the money. Something I liked about this article is that it was relatable, I guess. Another thing that I liked about this article is that it had a lot of information about the career of a VFX worker. A question I have about the article is did the make up "VFX"? I've never seen that acronym used before in my life.

This week

This week was miserable. Something that made me happy this week is that the Xbox One comes out next week. Some things that frustrated me this week were being behind on my documentary, having tons of math homework, not being able to finish a math test, not being able to work on the documentary at all over the weekend because of technical problems, staying up all night because I can't sleep, and more! Fun Wow! Something I learned this week is that nothing ever works out for me. Something  I'd like to learn in the future is how to plan ahead. heres a cool article http://www.vulture.com/2013/11/4-movie-special-effects-that-still-dont-look-right.html, its talking about special effects in movies that were done wrong, I saw a couple of them, and i especially noticed the breath one. I think that the part from "X-Men Orgins: Wolverine" where Wolverine is in the bathroom of the old guy's house playing with his claws should have been entered in there, man did that look fake.

ZOMBIES!

Something that I learned from this article is that zombies have been around since 1932. Another thing I learned is that people believe that George A. Romero's depiction of zombies is a Criticism on capitalism. I also learned that people believe zombies could also be a symbol for conformity. Something I liked about this article is that it was about zombie movies. Another thing I liked is that the article answered a great question, Why do we love zombies so much? A question I have on the article is Are there too many zombie movies?

Pretty Animated Girls

Something that I learned from this article is that Lino Disalvo, head animator for the new disney movie "Frozen" caused some uproar after saying that Female characters in animation have to be "pretty." Another thing I learned is that Repunzel from the recent animated disney film "Tangled" looks alot like the female characters from "Frozen". I also learned that Brenda Chapman, creator and Co- Director of the pixar movie "Brave" was appaled by Disalvo's statement, especially after just having a fight with disney about the "Pretty" remake of Merida from "Brave." Something that I liked about this article is that it points out alot of stereotypes that I feel Disney and other companies push on people about girls in movies and animation having to be pretty. Another thing I liked about this article is that it shows a gif made with pictures of the characters from "Frozen" and Repunzel from "Tangled" and it shows that the characters look almost exactly identical. A question I have about this article is What gave Lino Disalvo this idea that the girls have to be "Pretty"?

This week.

This Week I learned about transitions and effects in adobe premier. Something I would like to learn in the future is how to make special effects in Adobe After Effects. Something that made me happy this week was having a shorter week. Something that frustrated me this week was trying to understand the curriculum in trig.  Here's an article about FLAC and Mp3 format songs, http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7-57530837-221/what-is-flac-the-high-def-mp3-explained/ I thought that this article was interesting and had a lot of relevant information.

storyboarding tips

Something I learned from this article is that when your making storyboards you should think in a 3- dimensional perspective. Another thing I learned is another helpful storyboarding tip, use grids, using grids will help you get more control of the perspective. I also learned to label characters when dealing with more than one in a single shot, this will help stop confusion with differentiating the characters from one another. A thing I liked about this article is that it contains a bunch of really helpful tips to storyboarding that I have never thought of. Another thing I like about the article is that it contains pictures of storyboard examples to help you understand what they mean in the writing. A question I have about this article is who thought of storyboards in the first place?

Walt n' Jim

Something that I learned from this article is that Jim Henson died from a rare bacteria. Another thing I learned is that Jim Henson had a small company mindset, unlike Walt Disney who (as you can tell) wanted to expand and become a media marvel. I also learned that both Walt and Jim were influenced by fairy tales they were exposed to when they were young. A thing I liked about this article was that it had a pretty good amount of information to compare and contrast Walt Disney and Jim Henson. Another thing I liked was that the article was separated into different sections, rather than big, long paragraphs. A question I have about the article is were Walt and Jim friends?

This week

This week was okay.  I learned about morphing images together through the "Worth 1000" project. Something I want to learn in the future is how to be better at photoshop. Something that made me happy this week was talking to my mom about getting my license and a car. Something that frustrated me this week was having an essay on something that I cant really write about, and realizing how close all the deadlines for college applications are. Here's a cool link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clnozSXyF4k This video made me realize how many things ive seen in movies that were probably just greenscreened, wow what a cool, yet sort of simple technology!

Emotion Manipulation with music

Something I learned from this article is that certain noises can give a person a certain emotion. Another thing I learned from this article is that scans suggested that the regions of the brain that light up with music are those linked to euphoric stimuli such as food, sex and drugs.  I also learned that it's believed that the fear people felt while watching "Paranormal Activity" was caused by the use of low frequency sound waves. Something I liked about this article is that it was interesting. Another thing I liked about the article is that it showed how important music is in a movie. A question I have about this article is  what do they mean by " back to when our prehistoric selves will have heard a twig snap in a forest and thought 'that's it, I'm dead'?

Chipotle Scarecrow

Something I learned is that the video in the article has angered many people in the food processing business.(Understandable) Another thing I learned is that the video hasnt even been aired on television. I also learned that the video isnt really an ad, but more like a narrative. I also learned that Chipotle wants to gain customers by reaching people who agree with their anti-processed food approach. A thing I liked about this article is that its about chipotle.(Their food is so good.) Another thing I like is that the video is animated. A question I have about the article is why is there an article on the video?

Weekly Blog Post.

This week I learned alot about photoshop. Something that I want to learn in the future is how to use after effects. Something that made me happy this week was the release of Grand Theft Auto 5. Something that frustrated me this week was having an english essay. http://youtu.be/WQO-aOdJLiw This might be a little disturbing, but i guess this guy uses photoshop to do this, so i thought it was Relevant.

Low Budget Visual Effects

A thing I learned from this article is that the COTOPOXI boat (That appears to be huge) in "Close Encounters of The Third Kind" was actually a 20-foot model and the actors were just placed a quarter mile away. Another Thing I learned is that the "Imperial Sand Dunes" from Star Wars Episode VI were actually just dunes in Southern California (Not Surprised). I also Learned that the author of the blog post used the same "Forced Perspective" technique in his own movie "The Grind" to put a humvee in the desert. A thing I liked about this article is that it gives you a useful way to make a low cost visual effect. I also liked that the author included videos of the effect in action. A question I have about this article is why does everyone do this effect in the dessert?

Too Many Animated Movies

A thing I learned from this article is that there are too many animated movies coming out or already out.
Another thing I learned is that DreamWorks had to lay off people because of the money lost from "Rise of The Guardians." I also learned that Warner Brothers is making a movie based off of Legos in 2014.(Why?....) A thing I liked about this article is that it shows how more creativity is needed for movies to be successful. Another thing I liked about this article is that it talks about upcoming animated movies. A question i have is whats with the obsession with the Minions from "Despicable Me"?

1st full week of school. :,(

Something I learned this week is that I have the math skills of a 7 year old. Something that made me happy this week was that the weather was good for the most part. Something that frustrated me this week was getting homework thrown on me by my english teacher already. Something that I'd like to learn in the future is how to use Maya. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q_HyTN2wps here's a tutorial on maya, I thought it was okay, not as good as a Licata tutorial though.

Practice Blog

my name is krystian and my hat has whales on it

Reality TV

One thing that I learned from this article is that survivor started 13 years ago. Another thing I learned is that Reality TV appeals to kids because of the competition aspect. I also learned that Reality TV has things that appeal to both adults and kids. A thing I liked about this article is that it sorta points out that all tv shows are on the same level of lame no matter the genre. Another thing I like about the article is that it wasnt boring. A question i have about the article is Why does reality TV suck so much?

Aleksandr Petrov

A thing I learned from this article is that Petrov made his animations from paintings. Another thing I learned from this article is that Petrov used Oil paint on glass. I also learned that it took Petrov 2 and a half years to make his old man and the sea animation. A thing I liked about this article is that the animation was really cool. Another thing I liked about this article is that it shows how dedicated some animators are to their work. A question I have about this article is Why havent I heard about this short before??

Class Evaluation

1. In general, what did you like most about this class?
The thing that I liked most about the class is that i finally got to learn how to make animations. I have always wanted to learn how to make my own cartoons and animations since i was very young. I really enjoyed the curriculum and just everything about the class was honestly perfect. I also liked that the class made me a more mature person when it comes to work. I loved that the course was reasonably challenging and demanding. I also loved that I learned so much, Not only about Animation, but also design and text as well. Just everything, from the people to the projects made the class very enjoyable and defiantly worth the while.

2. In general, what did you like least about this class?
Defiantly the project deadlines, But honestly, its not something that needs to be changed. The only reason I didn't like them is because sometimes they interfered with other school projects, But Hey, Thats life, and I'm glad that I had to struggle with them because they taught me to become less lazy, and to work harder than before.

3. What were your most favorite project and least favorite project and why?
My Favorite project was probably the Final animation, I really liked the songs that were provided and the fact that we could do it anyway we wanted to. I really enjoyed the project and the thing I liked the most about it was seeing how much progress everyone (Including myself) made since the beginning of the year. My Least favorite project was probably the Rotoball Project. This is because it was very time consuming and there was just something about it that i didnt like that i cant put a finger on. ( I guess it just didnt really click?) But I liked learning about the Rotoscoping and how that was done!

4. Do you feel that this class will help you achieve your future academic or career goals? How or why (or why not)?
I feel that this class will defiantly help me in both my future academic and career goals because
it has taught me to be more into my work than ever before. I think that it has taught me that to get anywhere in life i defiantly cant slack off no matter what.


5. Additional comments:
I really enjoyed my year in the class, And I think that anyone with any interest in the animation field would love this class. Im really glad that i made the choice to join the class even though at times projects drove me crazy. Im looking forward to next year's film class.

Documentaries

A thing I learned from this article is that Documentary making is very difficult. Another thing I learned is that you should make your documentary's subject matter stand out from other documentaries'. I also learned that the soundtrack in your documentary is very important. Another thing I learned is that you should always write the script to a documentary after you shoot. Something I liked about this article is that it showed how shooting a documentary requires a different way of doing things that traditional film making. Another thing i liked is that it just gave a whole list of mistakes alot of people make while shooting documentaries. A question I have about the article is do all documentaries have to be boring?

Sexist Recreation

A thing I learned from this article is that Merida, the main character of the Disney Pixar movie "Brave" was re created by disney. Another thing I learned is that the re creation of the princess was made to make her seem more attractive and feminine. I also learned that the creator of Merida, Brenda Chapman was appalled by disney's attempt to make her character more attractive. A thing I liked about this article is that it shows how people will not allow their work to be re created in ways that basically destroy the whole character. Another thing i liked is that it shows another stupid move that disney has made.(still not as stupid as all the child sitcoms on disney channel.) A question I have is, Disney, just, why? Why do you do so much stupid stuff, Please, Walt would cry if he saw the crap you're doing today.

This week

This week I learned how to use wix to make my own website. Something that id like to learn in the future is how to make a real site using code and whatnot. Something that made me happy this week was seeing everyones final projects, and seeing how much everyone has improved since that first 2d short. Something that upset me this week was getting bad grades on my 5 week. Here's a cool link http://youtu.be/uzansehGfe4 It's a 3D animated music video, i thought it was delivered very well, and that the cross between animation and real footage was cool.

Crowd funding and the Future of Animation

A thing that I learned from this article is that Cartoon Hangover wasnt the first website of its kind. Another thing that i learned from the article is that the first independent animation site was made by the creator of Rocko's Modern Life. I also learned that there is a site to vote on shows so that they are signed up for another season. A thing I liked about this article is that it showed how some shows that cant succeed on tv, can live on the internet. Another thing I liked about the article is that it shows how people decide if a show survives or not. A question I have about the article is why aren't more animated shows at least allowed to have a pilot?

Full length IPad 2 movie

Something that i learned from this article is that  A full length movie was filmed entirely on an iPad 2. Another thing I learned is that the creator of the film actually wrote the script to be filmed on a iPad 2 specifically. I also learned that the film was edited in final cut pro. A thing I like about this article is that it shows how a full length feature film can be made with a exceptionally low budget. I also like that it showed pictures of them filming the movie. A question i have about the article is why an iPad, like why not just use a cheap camcorder?

This Week.

This week was okay,  I learned that flash takes FOREVERRRRRRRRR like i have so many hours in only for a few minutes of video. Something that made me happy this week was that the weather was beautiful for the most part. Something that frustrated me this week was having an english paper when i'm already behind on my final animation.  Something that id like to learn in the future is how to make animations in less time. Here's a cool video http://youtu.be/8Y1eukdAuxU its a 3D short that involves several songs by The Gorrilaz, and the music seems to go with the short very well.

6 second shorts.

Something that I learned from this article is that Tribeca Film Festival held a competition for vine videos. Another thing that I learned from the article is that to make a stop motion video in vine you should plan it out before hand. I also learned that they also judged on overall creativity, and saw how people used vine in their own way. A thing I liked about this article is that it included submissions from the contest. Another thing I like about the article is that the contest used a new technology. A question I have about the article is why vine?

Cute Cartoons

Something that I learned from this article is that cuteness is based on the basic proportions of a baby plus the expressions of shyness and coyness. Another thing that I learned from the article is that cute characters usually have fat legs and small feet. I also learned that people are attracted to cute characters because their appearance speaks to our nurturing instincts. A thing I like about this article is that it shows how a cute character can be developed. Another thing I like about this article is that it gave examples of how famous cartoon characters are seen as cute. A question I have about this article is why is it so hard to make a cute cartoon character?

This week.

This week was okay. Something that made me happy this week was seeing my brother who i haven't seen in a year. Something that made me upset was being behind on my final project. This week I learned how to make an interactive portfolio on wix. Something that I'd like to learn in the future is how to make an actual website. Here's a cool link! http://youtu.be/Ds7NBsHxBZE its the opening to a 1996 3D animated tv show, Beast Wars: Transformers. I used to watch reruns of this show when i was a kid, I think that the animation on this video shows how far we've come in 17 years.

Moore's Law and Pixar

Something I learned from this article is that Moore's Law states that computers will get better every five years. (True) Another thing I learned from this article is that Moore's law helped pixar in making business decisions. I also learned that they used Moore's law to predict when they would be able to make Toy Story. A thing I liked about this article is that its about pixar. Another thing I like about this article is that it proves Moore's Law works. A question I have about this article is how exactly helpful is Moore's law?

Robot Movie

Something that i learned from this article is that there are little robots that are filming and documenting a movie. Another thing I learned from the article is that the robots ask questions to people while they film.  I also learned that the robots are voiced by a 7- year old boy. Something I liked about the article is that it included a video. Another thing i like about the article is that it was sorta cute. A question I have about the article is why would someone say something so stupid like that girl did at the end of the video.

This week

This week was disappointing. Something that made me happy was getting to the Skills USA competition. Something that upset me was that I didn't even place. I learned that Cheetah 3D is one of the most unreliable programs that I've ever used. Something that Id like to learn in the future is how to use a different 3D animating program. Here's a cool link http://youtu.be/-ZJDNSp1QJA. Its a short that i thought was very well done and very emotional.

Disneys stealing

Something I learned from this article is that disney stole a persons artwork. Another Thing i learned is that the picture was apparently really popular on the internet. I also learned that the didn't inform the artist or pay her in any way. They just straight up stole this poor person's artwork and threw it on merchandise like it was their own. A thing I like about this article is that it can show even large scale companies infringe on copyright. Another thing i liked about the article was that it showed the pictures.

Code monkey.

One thing that I learned from this article is that they are making a "Code Monkey" comic. Another thing  I learned is that the comics will contain characters and story lines based off of his other songs as well. I also learned that the main character of the song "Code Monkey" is literally portrayed by A monkey. Something that I like about this article is that its an interview. Another thing I like about this article is that its relevant to us because we have to use a Jonathan coulton song  for our final. A question I have about the article is why a comic book?

This Week.

This week I learned that I should never underestimate a situation. Something that frustrated me this week was being behind on my 2D short. Something that made me happy this week was that it was a pretty good week, everything was easy going. Something that Id like to learn in the future is how to create video games.  Here's a cool link :http://youtu.be/FFuitd30vH4 this is a 3d Short that i thought was very well made

Ten storytelling tips.

One thing I learned from this article is that a good way to tell a story well is to have a good hook. Something that drags the audience in. Another thing I learned is that you should avoid using cliche metaphors ( my english teacher called me out for this before.) This article also taught me that good stories always have Good endings. A thing I liked about this article is that it told the ways that good stories are written. Another thing I liked about this article is that its honestly true, like a good ending always makes a story better, and that believable characters are important as well. A question I have about this article is who doesnt know what makes a good story a good story?

Smell-o-vision???

Something that I learned from this article is that a japanese team of researchers are researching how to accomplish making a Television that allows you to smell the object on screen.  Another thing I learned is that people have been trying to make a smell-o-vision for  over 50 years now. I also learned that the smell-o-visions are going to deliver the scents with pinpoint accuracy, having the area where the object is, being where the scent is. Something I like about this article is that its sort of funny and weird. Another thing I like about this article is that it shows where TV's are going.... A question i have about this article is what if you watched a documentary on sewers?

This Week.

This week I learned that i should get a planner. Something that frustrated me this week was forgetting to do a few homework assignments. Something that made me happy this week was getting new computer speakers! Something that I would like to learn in the future is to how to stay on task and ignore distractions. heres a cool link http://youtu.be/NdDU_BBJW9Y its a 3D animation about the creation of Lego. I thought that the animation in it was pretty cool, and that it was sort of cool that they used animation to show the history of  the company.

Making videos viral

Something that I learned from this article is that it would take 72 hours to watch all the videos that are uploaded on youtube every minute. Another thing I learned is that to be successful and popular on youtube, you have to be confident. I also learned that many videos on youtube that get millions of views, really don't have anything special to them. A thing I like about this article is that it talks about different youtube personalities and how they came to popularity. Another thing I like about this article is that it includes a link for one of the popular videos described. A question I have about the article is Why does Jenna Marbles have so many subscribers? she sucks.

Mathematics and animation

A thing I learned from this article is that to make Merida's hair in Brave, Pixar had to build an entirely new physics engine. Another thing that I learned is that Pixar used Subdivided surfaces extentsively for the first time ever when they made the 1997 short, Geri's game. I also learned that pixar does not have software much more advanced than what is accessible to the general public. A thing I liked about this article is that it showed how mathematics made huge advancements in animation. Another thing I liked was the pictures included in the article. A question I have about the article is, Do I really have to be amazing at math to be successful in animation or game design?

This Week.

This week was okay, A thing I learned this week is that english class is horrible, i learned this from the amount of tedious work that was given to me by my english teacher. Something that frustrated me this week was being behind in alot of my classes from being sick for a few days. Just my luck that id get sick at the moment when I really cant miss school. Something that made me happy this week was finishing my 3D short! Something that id like to learn in the future is animating stuff like hair, water, and explosions in 3D, you know, advanced stuff. Here's a cool link, Okay i know the song is corny, REALLY CORNY, and let me just tell you that no, i dont listen to this stuff. But I came across this video when i was procrastinating my english paper and exploring the internet, http://youtu.be/OJWJE0x7T4Q anyway its a music video and its done with stop motion and claymation, and honestly (for its age) its pretty cool and well done!

Indian Special Effects.

A thing I learned from this article is that some people are outsourcing their visual effects jobs to other countries such as China and India. Another thing I learned is that some workers at a studio in india work without pay for 4 months. I also Learned that another studio reduced their staff from 150 people to 5. A thing I liked about this article is that it clearly showed how the visual effect companies seem to be going downhill. Another thing I liked about this article is that it showed how you should be thankful you live in the US and that theres all those payment regulations and laws and what not. A question I have about the article is why are all these companies dying?

Visual Effects and such

A thing I learned about this article is that the Life of Pi won the oscar for best visual effects. Another thing that I learned is that the studio that made the visual effects for the movie is now facing bankruptcy. I also learned that many people have changed their profile pictures on social networking sites to support the company thats failing. A thing I liked about this article is that it shows how sad it is that a company that did such a great job on a movie is now failing. A thing I didn't like about the article is that it was sort of boring. A question I have about the article is how is this company struggling so bad?

This week.

A thing I learned this week is how bad having Pneumonia is. Something that frustrated me this week was being sick. Another thing that frustrated me was not being able to buy cheetah 3D this week, when I actually need it. Something Id like to learn in the future is how to make things move more lifelike. Heres a cool link http://youtu.be/emNj6zgCeIM it's a commercial for Monsters University, a prequel to monsters Inc. Im excited for this movie, the first one was great!

Mo Cap

This article was about the future of motion capturing technology in movies. A thing I learned from this article is that many viewers thing motion captured characters look emotionless. Another thing i learned from this article is that the same actor that played as Gollum in the lord of the rings also played as Caesar in Rise of The Planet of the apes. I also learned that fox pushed for an oscar consideration for The actor of Caesar in The Rise of the Planet of the apes. A thing I liked about this article is that it explained peoples thoughts on motion capturing technology. Another thing I liked about the article is that it talked about one of the popular Motion Capturing actors. A question I have about this article is, is Mo-Cap used more in video games, or movies?

Filmmaking tips from disney masters.

A thing I learned from this article is that you should never throw away bad work. another thing I learned about this article is to focus on your weaknesses more than your strengths when making a character. I also learned that you should set high standards for yourself. A thing I liked about this article is that there are pictures of rough sketches of disney characters. Another thing I liked is that the filmmaking tips were good. A question I have about this article is what is young cuts?

what I learned this week.

This week was okay, a thing that frustrated me this week was trying to create my idea for my 3D short in cheetah, another thing that frustrated me this week was trying to set up lighting correctly. Something that I learned this week was that cheetah 3D is more time consuming then you think and takes FOREVER to render. Something I would like to learn in the future is how to use the "Rigid Body" tag or whatever it may be called, and those other tags we also did not learn much about. here's a cool link:
http://youtu.be/VD7Nry_3QTo it's a 3d short of some robots playing soccer. I thought it was crazy and cool, the animation is so well done. o_o

Joss and J.J.

This article was about Joss Whedon and J.J. Abrams impact on the movie buisness. Something I learned from this article is that Whedon and Abrams first started out as directors of TV shows before moving to major motion pictures. Another thing I learned from the article is that movies and tv shows have different narrative needs. I also learned that the fan base of tv shows and movies is different. A thing I liked about this article is that it showed how making a tv show is different from making a movie. Another thing I like about the article is that it uses two prime examples of successful movie directors that started out making Tv Shows. A question I have about this article is if directing tv shows is so much different than movies, then why did the companies hire these people to direct in the first place?

The Emoticon

This article was about Facebook trying to find ways to improve their emoticons. A thing I learned from this article is that facebook turned to pixar story illustrator, Matt Jones, to help them make new emoticons. Another thing I learned is that there is a new pixar movie coming out in 2015 that takes place inside a girls mind. I also learned that Charles Darwin researched emotions, and published a book titled The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals. A thing I like about this article is that it includes pictures from Darwin's Book. Another thing I like about the article is that shows Matt Jones' cartoon expressions. A question I have about this article is why does facebook need emoticons so bad?

This Week

This week was good. Something that made me happy this week was my progress report grade. Something that frustrated me this week was being sick on Wednesday and falling behind in my work. this week I learned how to use the skeleton tag and pose tool. In the future I would Like to learn how to use the tags we didn't learn about in cheetah 3d. Here's a link of interest: http://youtu.be/TZJLtujW6FY
It's a video on the disney short Paperman, I thought it was relevant due to the article assigned last week, It shows the animation being made, and how it all works.

Paperman

This article was about a Disney short "Paperman" I learned that the short took a new approach to animation by trying to make a 2D/3D animation hybrid, and that it worked. I also learned that John Kahrs, the director of the short, worked at pixar before working for Walt Disney Animations Studios. Another thing that I learned from the article is that they had to go to Brian Whited to find the software to make the 2D/3D hybrid a possibility. A thing I like about this article is that it provided enough information about the short. Another thing I liked about the article is that it told the processes used to make the short, such as Silhouette Ribbons. A question I have about the article is; are there going to be movies made in the future using this style of animation?

Quentin Tarantino

This article was about 6 Filmmaking tips from Quentin Tarantino. A thing I learned from this article is that Quentin Tarantino lied alot to get into show business, and said that he acted in a lot of movies that he didnt. I also learned that he said that he was in "Dawn of The Dead" when he wasnt. Another thing I learned is that Tarantino often puts metaphors for personal problems in his films. A thing I liked about this article is that it was about Quentin Tarantino, probably one of my favorite Directors and writers in the film industry.  A thing I didnt like about the article is that it seems to lack something that the other "Filmmaking tips" articles didn't. A question I have about the article is if Quentin Tarantino is insane or not.

This Week.

This week was okay. Something that frustrated me this week was having a 5 page paper due on the same day as a 3 page paper. Something that made me happy this week was seeing everyones 3D Logos, Great Job guys! Something I learned about this week was lighting. Something I would like to learn in the future is how to use lighting correctly, because i feel that i'm doing something wrong.
http://youtu.be/ROipDjNYK4k I thought that this 3D short was very well done, Good story, and the textures and lighting were really realistic.

Escape From Tomorrow

This article was about a new independent Film "Escape From Tomorrow." A thing I learned from this article is that the entire film was filmed in Disney theme parks in Florida, and California. Another thing I learned is that the crew was not given permission to film the movie in the parks, which makes them liable to copyright charges from disney. I also learned that the crew only entered the parks in small groups to avoid attention and suspicion. A thing I like about this article is that it talks about a very original film idea. Another thing I like about this article is that it talks about the copyright dangers that the creators of this film took. A question I have about the article is did they ever get into any trouble with disney for filming this?

Disney's skylanders

This article was about Disney's new up and coming video game, Disney Infinity. A thing I learned from this article is that the game has the same concept of Skylanders, with the physical figures that you put on a platform which brings them into the game. Another Thing I learned from the article is that each character has its own game attached to it called a "Playset" each playset is set in the character's world. I also learned that the game features a mode called "Toybox" where characters can build worlds and play with their friends. A thing I like about this article is that Disney is finally making a (Some what) original game, not just a licensed game set around a single movie.  Another thing I like about the article is that it explains that Disney is trying to compete with Skylanders and Minecraft with this games release. A question I have about the article is Does each "Playset" have to be downloaded off the internet before playing?

This Week.

This week was okay, something that frustrated me this week was the rendering times in Cheetah 3D being so long. Something that made me happy this week was finally doing 3D animation! I learned how to make animations in cheetah 3D and how to modify materials. Something I want to learn in the future is how to use the remaining tags we didnt learn about yet.  Here's a cool link:http://youtu.be/scnAt83iNbU it's a 3d short made by a college student, In the future I would like to be able to make characters in this kind of detail.

Simpson Short Nominated for Oscar.

A thing I learned from this article is that the Simpsons short, The Longest Daycare Was the first ever. I also learned that that the short was nominated for an Oscar. Another thing I learned from the Article is that the short played before the movie Ice Age: Continental Drift, and it was in 3D. A thing I liked about this article was that it showed a few pictures from the short film. Another Thing I liked about the article is that it had alot of information about the short film. A question I have about this article is why didnt they include a video of the short?

Mics

A thing I learned from this article is that there are many different mics for many different situations where you would need to use one. Another thing I learned from this article is that most talk shows use lavaliere mics. I also learned that there are mics called "Shotgun mice" that are used to pick up sound in a very narrow pattern. A thing I liked about this article is that showed that there are so many different types of microphones, which i didnt know. Another thing I like about the article is that it also told you what kind of mics to avoid (Wireless cheap ones.) A question I have about this article is why are there so many different mics :o

What I learned This Week.

I swear the weeks keep going by faster.. hm.. Nothing bothered me this week. This week i learned how to use Tools and such in Cheetah 3D. A thing I would like to learn in the future is how to make advanced animations in Cheetah 3D. Something that made me happy this week was understanding Cheetah 3D, and only having Minor bugs. Flash was Horrible at first. This program isnt that bad. Here's a Cool link: http://youtu.be/eMbq_PYMEbE It's a short film made in cheetah 3d, i though it was relevant because were going to start making our own 3d shorts in Cheetah.

Dungeons & Dragons

This article was about Dungeons & Dragons and other popular fantasy media. From this article I learned that D& D has been around for nearly 40 Years (talk about old.) Another thing I learned from the aritcle is that some people believe that D & D supports Satanism. I also learned that the popular TV show, Game of Thrones is based on a book series. A thing I liked about this article is that it discusses 
D & D's  potential to become insanely popular. Another Thing I like about this article is that it discussed other popular Fantasy medias that have became popular. A question I have about this article is how the heck do people think that slaying dragons in a roleplaying game relates to satanism?

GIFs

This article was about GIFs (you know, those little video pictures.) A thing I learned from this article is that the GIF has been around since the 80's. Another Thing I learned is that the first GIF was made in 1878 by Eadweard Muybridge. I also learned that Oxford Dictionaries chose GIF as it's Word of the Year in 2012. A thing I liked about this article is that it talked about the history of the GIF. Another thing I like about this article is that it gives examples of GIFs. A question I have about this article is Why isnt there a new thing that has taken the place of .gif yet?

What I learned this week.

The week was pretty good, but it went by so fast. This week I learned how to use Cheetah 3D. Nothing frustrated me this week. A thing I would like to learn in the future is how to make complex animations in Cheetah 3D. Something that made me happy this week was being caught up on my work. Here's a Cool Link : http://youtu.be/daWLlpMTxTA It's basically a video showing physics being used in Cheetah 3D, When do we get to do stuff like this? haha

This Week.

This week was good. Nothing frustrated me this week. A thing I learned this week was how to use premiere well, because it was my first time really working with the program. A thing I would like to learn in the future is how to do advanced video editing in premiere. What made me happy this week was to finally have both my Rotoscoping and Stop-Motion projects both completed and turned it. Here's a Cool Link- http://youtu.be/4qsWFFuYZYI
It's a stop motion (lego) music video, ITS SO COOOOLL. It must have taken them really long to do it. I thought it was relevant because i just made a stop motion (lego) video, and this puts mine to shame :(

2D better than 3D

In this article, a critic explains how he feels about 3D film, and how traditional 2D films are better. A thing I learned from this article is that some people think that 3D films make a movie look fake. I also learned that some people prefer real scenery over computer generated scenery. Another thing I learned is that people also dont like it when an actor/actresses face has too much work done on it. A thing I like about this article is that it shows how people react differently to obviously fake objects and special effects in films, when compared to real ones. Another thing I like about this article is that it tells you why people dont like a lot of movies that are being made for 3D. A question I have about this article is why does this critic seem so negative about everything?

7 Rules for Short Films

This article was about 7 Rules for writing short films. A thing I learned from this article is that many great film directors and writers started out making short films. Another thing I learned from the article is that the shorter the film is, the better. This lessens the cost of the film. I also Learned that the short film should always tell a compelling story. A thing I like about this article is that it tells you the difference of making a short film compared to making a full length film. Another Thing I like about the article is that it warns you of overused short film plots, and warns you away from them. A question I have about the article is why do short films have a different set of rules when compared to full-length films?