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dobermunk

12-22-2003, 12:08 PM

If you'd rather have something more finished you might want to wait, but things have been getting quiet so I thought I'd link this animation I've done.
Please keep in mind, I am as very poor techD and I am only now getting into animation, but with messiah, I was able to set things up quickly and animate efficiently.

http://www.dobermunk.com/bonehead/blue01.png

http://www.dobermunk.com/bonehead/fussball1.mov

I would love feedback about the animation - i know that the ball comes in too slow, that he dies in that tween-moment, etc. but hit me with it anyway! Need tips.
Also any tips about key management. As you see, mine are all kind of jittery.

tOd

12-22-2003, 05:22 PM

Good start! Try and go more extreme with the poses. :thumbsup: Like the design and look of the character too.

PauHana

12-23-2003, 07:26 AM

Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to seeing updates on the animation.

:cool:

dobermunk

12-23-2003, 07:57 AM

Thanks for the feedback!

character design is by Thorsten Kiecker: www.stenarts.com
I saw this design hanging on his wall and just took it - thought he'd be perfect for some short TV ident skits. He was so cool! After I modeled him we both got together with Marvin Clifford and worked out some ideas.

tOd, you're right. While setting the poses they all looked alright, but now it all seems a bit mild. Need to make it a bit snappier too...

lmilton

12-26-2003, 07:53 PM

I really like this animation & character. I don't have any animation crits beyond what you've already mentioned. I'd say that the rendering needs more focused lighting; it kinda dark. For example, for this type of animation, it feels like you may need a "soft & subtle" spotlight on the ball so it gains greater focus, and adds greater "weight" to the charater being compelled to kick it.

Nice work:thumbsup:

-lyle

dobermunk

12-27-2003, 08:52 AM

Thanks, Lyle!
Actually, agree with you 100 % about the lighting. Surfacing is also a bit rushed. He also has no tongue :-|

I've taken two approaches at rendering in Messiah but haven't had enough time away from jobs to really figure it out.

That will change in the new year!

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