Alex Martin: Toolkit 1

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Sunday, 10 May 2020

Toolkit 1 Submission - Animation Show reel, Character Design and Reflective Statements

Reflective Statement

During our animation classes we learnt the basic but essential processes to create both 2D and 3D animation. We started off with objects and soon moved onto walk cycles. To create these animations we used adobe animate, however, I found this programme frustrating and difficult to create good looking pieces due to brush quality. With that said I think that adobe animate still works in a way that teaches you the process of animating from a 2D perspective.

I think that my animations are fairly successful and I would like to see how they can improve in different software (e.g. photoshop). I think that these lessons provided essential fundamentals for understanding animation which I will use in the future. I think that to improve my animation I need to be more patient and focused.

Character Design

https://alexomartin.blogspot.com/2020/01/character-design.html

https://alexomartin.blogspot.com/2020/01/character-design_22.html

https://alexomartin.blogspot.com/2020/02/character-design-3.html

https://alexomartin.blogspot.com/2020/02/character-design-4.html

https://alexomartin.blogspot.com/2020/02/character-design-5.html

Reflective Statement

Before starting this course I had very limited experience in character design. I found the lessons extremely helpful towards the the From Script to Screen project as well as my current project. I learnt a lot about fluidity of line work as well as characterisation and variation in shape. I also learnt the importance of having source material and influences as it makes it so much easier to create a character with a starting of point.

I think that my character designs in class were successful. And I found the process very informative.

Toolkit 1 Submission - Life Drawing/ Reflective Statement

Life Drawing Submission by Alex on Scribd

Reflective Statement

Having only taken part in one life drawing class prior to this course I was interested to see how my drawing ability would develop over time. I found that I learned a lot about perspective and sizing as well as different techniques and mediums to create a successful life drawing.

After a few sessions I found that I quickly got used to the process and started experimenting with colour and style. I think that I still need to improve on my speed so I can get more down on he page alongside proportions.

I have found the life drawing sessions very useful in keeping up with and improving my drawing which has also drastically improved my digital painting. A personal goal for next year is to develop a stronger style and try to get more movement/life into my drawings.

Toolkit 1 Submission - Autodesk Maya/ Supporting Software/ Reflective Statement

Intro to Autodesk Maya

https://alexomartin.blogspot.com/2019/10/toolkit-1-lego-car.html

https://alexomartin.blogspot.com/2019/10/toolkit-1-lego-car_15.html

https://alexomartin.blogspot.com/2019/10/toolkit-1-lego-car_28.html

Modelling 1: Digital Sets

https://alexomartin.blogspot.com/2019/11/toolkit-1-chicken-coop.html https://alexomartin.blogspot.com/2019/11/toolkit-1-barn.html https://alexomartin.blogspot.com/2019/11/toolkit-1-uv-layout.html

Modelling 2: Organic/ Hard Surface

https://alexomartin.blogspot.com/2020/03/organic-modelling.html
https://alexomartin.blogspot.com/2020/04/organic-modelling-final-render.html

Rigging and Skinning 101

https://alexomartin.blogspot.com/2020/03/maya-rigging-101.html

https://alexomartin.blogspot.com/2020/03/rigging-101-legs.html

https://alexomartin.blogspot.com/2020/03/rigging-101-finished-body.html

3D Animation 101

https://alexomartin.blogspot.com/2020/01/toolkit-1-animating-objects.html
https://alexomartin.blogspot.com/2020/02/toolkit-1-animating-objects.html

https://alexomartin.blogspot.com/2020/04/animation-101-maya-tutorials.html

Pre-Visualisation 101

https://alexomartin.blogspot.com/2020/01/script-to-screen-pre-viz.html https://alexomartin.blogspot.com/2020/01/from-script-to-screen-pre-viz.html

Effects 1: Deformers

https://alexomartin.blogspot.com/2020/04/maya-effects-deformers.html

Reflective Statement

At the beginning of the academic year Maya and most of the other software's were completely new to me. Even though I found it difficult it made it easier knowing that we were starting from scratch and learning the basics. I feel that over the course of first year I have gotten the hang of most of the basic elements of Maya but I still feel that I could go over some of the tutorials that I struggles with to make sure I fully understand the process.

In terms of time management I feel that I kept on top of the tutorials fairly well although I need to be stricter in terms of setting myself deadlines to make sure that I complete work on time.

The adobe software (e.g. premiere and after effects) was fairly new to m, however I found that I picked most of the information up quickly. Overall, I think that I was successful in completing all Maya tutorials to the best of my ability.