Today we went to Wendy's house to get the second part of Animation Fundamentals done...
Initially, We had everything set up and all we were doing was to wait for Wendy to finish her script. However, due to her speech, we had to keep retaking the shots. Its understandable for she is more chinese speaking thus we helped her through some pronunciation of words.
I began to feel tired halfway through the shoot, I am not sure why. I think its because we shut off all ventilations and it was becoming stuffy and hard to breathe.
We took a lot of breaks before finishing up everything. In Wendy's house, she had very good lighting but only to some specific angle in the Dv Camera. It didn't really affect us in the end for she only have got like 2 shots, so we completed our work fast. I somehow feel very lethargic after the shoot, I think I need more rest.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Day28 25/02/08
Intensive production week starts here...Raj and I Headed to Greg's house to start shooting his part of animation fundamentals.
We took quite a long time to reach his house, along the way, he made a bet to finish shooting within an hour. Well, lets just say that things didn't really his way. He had a fair share of NG's and we wanted perfection, so we took more takes. I really feel that the bloopers we accumulated since day 1 for Greg takes up a lot more than his our air time combined together Oh Greg...
During the take, we faced some minor issues like Greg's leaking Air-con. The leaking sound created affected the background sound so we had to take care of that problem. We also had to clear his uniquely messed up room to make it look like a animator's room.
It was pretty hard to get the lighting right as we did not have to equipments...so we just made do with all that we have. In addition. due to space constrain, we had to carefully frame our shot.
Raj said that the lighting can be corrected in After Effects, so I am leaving the big job to him. After all, he is the most knowledgeable in terms of software techniques compared to the rest of us. But it does not mean that we not any better, each of us has got our own talent, that's what make us good.
We managed to accomplish what we intended and of course, Greg lost his bet. But even so, it spurred him to get the job done quickly and less of messing around. That is a fact that can't be helped, its not really a bad thing. I prefer it that way. So yea, there must be something to restrain him...Haha.
We went our separate ways after that.
We took quite a long time to reach his house, along the way, he made a bet to finish shooting within an hour. Well, lets just say that things didn't really his way. He had a fair share of NG's and we wanted perfection, so we took more takes. I really feel that the bloopers we accumulated since day 1 for Greg takes up a lot more than his our air time combined together Oh Greg...
During the take, we faced some minor issues like Greg's leaking Air-con. The leaking sound created affected the background sound so we had to take care of that problem. We also had to clear his uniquely messed up room to make it look like a animator's room.
It was pretty hard to get the lighting right as we did not have to equipments...so we just made do with all that we have. In addition. due to space constrain, we had to carefully frame our shot.
Raj said that the lighting can be corrected in After Effects, so I am leaving the big job to him. After all, he is the most knowledgeable in terms of software techniques compared to the rest of us. But it does not mean that we not any better, each of us has got our own talent, that's what make us good.
We managed to accomplish what we intended and of course, Greg lost his bet. But even so, it spurred him to get the job done quickly and less of messing around. That is a fact that can't be helped, its not really a bad thing. I prefer it that way. So yea, there must be something to restrain him...Haha.
We went our separate ways after that.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Day25 22/02/08
Today is the interim day...
I was penalised for being late...I thought that it was right and wrong at the same time...Reason so for being right was that we were late by 10 mins...and all the reasons for being wrong, It would affect our future because there grades will be the one that will follow us to whatever industry we will be in. In addition, we were just 10 minutes late, is it worth it to for 10 minutes to be exchanged for like 10 years? Can someone do their math to see if its fair. Yes, like Raj said, its vital that we learn this basic things even if we got the skills and stuff. However, even so, I believe that 10 mins is not really that long. besides we were not the first to start, so if things went in place, we would have made it in time. So by right we should be on time...even summon tickets can be waived upon writing in to the government...I believe that I would not need to draw my pen to ink it down in black and white right?
"please do some self-reflection & think over if we should be penalised for that. I am sure that no one would be so uncompassionate or like the hokkein saying "tzek ark" to do something like that. This is not really a workplace but a school. I hope that serious consideration should be made before taking any nessecary action against us. It would go a long way for us and would benefit neither parties."
I saw what the other groups did and I realised that some of them actually did a pretty good job. I thought that Snap was great in their video effects. Not implying anything but I feel confident that Crewsade will be acheiving its goals of getting our filmreel screened during orientation.
First orientation, then, the industry...
I feel that we all should work harder next block because theres really nothing left except project 1 which I think its really great because I got the time for it.
Crewsade...Lets work harder...
I was penalised for being late...I thought that it was right and wrong at the same time...Reason so for being right was that we were late by 10 mins...and all the reasons for being wrong, It would affect our future because there grades will be the one that will follow us to whatever industry we will be in. In addition, we were just 10 minutes late, is it worth it to for 10 minutes to be exchanged for like 10 years? Can someone do their math to see if its fair. Yes, like Raj said, its vital that we learn this basic things even if we got the skills and stuff. However, even so, I believe that 10 mins is not really that long. besides we were not the first to start, so if things went in place, we would have made it in time. So by right we should be on time...even summon tickets can be waived upon writing in to the government...I believe that I would not need to draw my pen to ink it down in black and white right?
"please do some self-reflection & think over if we should be penalised for that. I am sure that no one would be so uncompassionate or like the hokkein saying "tzek ark" to do something like that. This is not really a workplace but a school. I hope that serious consideration should be made before taking any nessecary action against us. It would go a long way for us and would benefit neither parties."
I saw what the other groups did and I realised that some of them actually did a pretty good job. I thought that Snap was great in their video effects. Not implying anything but I feel confident that Crewsade will be acheiving its goals of getting our filmreel screened during orientation.
First orientation, then, the industry...
I feel that we all should work harder next block because theres really nothing left except project 1 which I think its really great because I got the time for it.
Crewsade...Lets work harder...
Day24 21/02/08
I can say that the day was great. This is the day where I will be filmed for Ideation. We left classes early to come to my house to use my washroom as the set. The reason behind it was that my first sentence started off with "People say that some of the greatest ideas are generated in the toilet" and thus, we had to fit the sentence. Besides, I think its pretty interesting to use a washroom as a set, its something that not many people would use or even thought off.
After having lunch, Raj Wendy and I made our way back home. They were pretty inpressed with the setting of my house...haha thanks. I have to thank Wendy for this, she actually helped me get connected to the internet again, its also the reason I can blog again.
We started filming very soon, I think I made quite a lot of NG, but compared to Greg, mine was nothing...haha. Now I know how greg felt, the tension & the nervousness that creeps into my mind. Yes, all these things were not easy to overcome, but for the sake of my group and due to time constain, I did it.
We manage to finish everything it 10 minutes and that was pretty fast. I guess I do not have as much trouble as greg in terms of the script because I was more famliar with it and also, I am more serious with it and won't laugh around, not that Gregs not serious...haha.
As soon as we were done packing up, we headed back to school. I was assigned to create the map which I thought was darn hard. But then again, it would be a great contribution to the group as I do have some knowledge on photoshop. So I started on it and after that, I couldn't even leave my seat for dinner.
I think its really fun to play around with photoshop and I was really enjoying myself, the result turned out great. It was really what I expected it to look like. However, I think I would need to further enhance the details to make it look more realistic.
This is the great map of D'Oyseuss...
Doesn't really look that fantastic here cuz of the low quality of the format I saved...but yea...its just a glipmse of it
After having lunch, Raj Wendy and I made our way back home. They were pretty inpressed with the setting of my house...haha thanks. I have to thank Wendy for this, she actually helped me get connected to the internet again, its also the reason I can blog again.
We started filming very soon, I think I made quite a lot of NG, but compared to Greg, mine was nothing...haha. Now I know how greg felt, the tension & the nervousness that creeps into my mind. Yes, all these things were not easy to overcome, but for the sake of my group and due to time constain, I did it.
We manage to finish everything it 10 minutes and that was pretty fast. I guess I do not have as much trouble as greg in terms of the script because I was more famliar with it and also, I am more serious with it and won't laugh around, not that Gregs not serious...haha.
As soon as we were done packing up, we headed back to school. I was assigned to create the map which I thought was darn hard. But then again, it would be a great contribution to the group as I do have some knowledge on photoshop. So I started on it and after that, I couldn't even leave my seat for dinner.
I think its really fun to play around with photoshop and I was really enjoying myself, the result turned out great. It was really what I expected it to look like. However, I think I would need to further enhance the details to make it look more realistic.
This is the great map of D'Oyseuss...
Doesn't really look that fantastic here cuz of the low quality of the format I saved...but yea...its just a glipmse of it
Day23 19/02/08
The moment I reached school, I was prompt by Raj to let Wahidah(the lecturer) check our script for the day before, we made a lot of alterations to the lenghty pages of dry script. Upon checking, she made some interesting points that I kind of agree with like what we are trying to portray & keeping relevant infomation with regards to our theme, An Epic Journey.
I think what we have done with the scrip was a little too much. So we decided to rephrase and reapply some of the things in the script. After that we were deciding on where to shoot 2D Art Fundamentals.
It was probably around evening where DHC lesson was over. It was then were we started work. I gotta say that I am lucky to have Raj Greg & Wendy as my team members.
Raj is serious and he controls the situation well. He is very good in planning & has forsight. Of course, his knowledge in 3d graphic & animation really blow me off my seats sometimes.
Greg, I would say would have to be one of the most hardworking one...or should I say, the one that made the most improvements. His drawing skills gets better by the day & his character design is really very interesting and real. His pressence would really lighten the serious atmosphere that Raj & I emits pretty often.
Wendy...Im sorry about the accident, that caused you to think slower for the time being. She is really really good in being a scribe & she can really animate. I mean look at her mushroom, though its not done, the body language of her character really seem very believable.
Good Jobs Guys...you all inspire me...
Anyway, back to production, we decided to use the deisgn space at 2nd floor to shoot as the ambience and lighting there is pretty epic. The initial idea was to have Greg & Wendy to be surrounded by their art works. However, Raj thinks that having the background would give a sense of depth. So we compromised and put their 1by1m artworks along their side.
We finished off Wendy first as she had to go only to make her come back again to shoot another shot that we missed out.
Sometimes I think that deisgners in Tp deisgn school has gotta respect the production of others. Yes, some are very courteous as to keep silent as told. However, there are some that hurl vulgarities back at us & even create more noise on purpose. If I had that chance when its their turn, I would never do that. You see, its a vicious cycle, someone will have to break that cycle, would that someone be you? I knoe I would.
With the noise problem still among our midst, we continued filming and try to take the good oppotunities whereby theres really silence on the set. After an audious day, we finally finished up, packed up and left for home.
I know that everyone is tired, especially Raj, he still have to work on his part which would take pretty much lots of his sleep time...Keep going bro...
Greg, I know u can do it, show them ur dog...
Wendy, your work will come to meet your need to do more work...
=)
I think what we have done with the scrip was a little too much. So we decided to rephrase and reapply some of the things in the script. After that we were deciding on where to shoot 2D Art Fundamentals.
It was probably around evening where DHC lesson was over. It was then were we started work. I gotta say that I am lucky to have Raj Greg & Wendy as my team members.
Raj is serious and he controls the situation well. He is very good in planning & has forsight. Of course, his knowledge in 3d graphic & animation really blow me off my seats sometimes.
Greg, I would say would have to be one of the most hardworking one...or should I say, the one that made the most improvements. His drawing skills gets better by the day & his character design is really very interesting and real. His pressence would really lighten the serious atmosphere that Raj & I emits pretty often.
Wendy...Im sorry about the accident, that caused you to think slower for the time being. She is really really good in being a scribe & she can really animate. I mean look at her mushroom, though its not done, the body language of her character really seem very believable.
Good Jobs Guys...you all inspire me...
Anyway, back to production, we decided to use the deisgn space at 2nd floor to shoot as the ambience and lighting there is pretty epic. The initial idea was to have Greg & Wendy to be surrounded by their art works. However, Raj thinks that having the background would give a sense of depth. So we compromised and put their 1by1m artworks along their side.
We finished off Wendy first as she had to go only to make her come back again to shoot another shot that we missed out.
Sometimes I think that deisgners in Tp deisgn school has gotta respect the production of others. Yes, some are very courteous as to keep silent as told. However, there are some that hurl vulgarities back at us & even create more noise on purpose. If I had that chance when its their turn, I would never do that. You see, its a vicious cycle, someone will have to break that cycle, would that someone be you? I knoe I would.
With the noise problem still among our midst, we continued filming and try to take the good oppotunities whereby theres really silence on the set. After an audious day, we finally finished up, packed up and left for home.
I know that everyone is tired, especially Raj, he still have to work on his part which would take pretty much lots of his sleep time...Keep going bro...
Greg, I know u can do it, show them ur dog...
Wendy, your work will come to meet your need to do more work...
=)
Day22 18/02/08
Day 1 of production...
We went through alot like handling the camera, the lightings, background noises, equipments & accidents on the set.
Yes, accident on the set. I was trying out some angles from the top view, so I put the dvcam & the tripod on the table. Little did I realise that it was so unstable that when I was getting down from the table, it fell hard on Wendy's head.
I felt so guilty about that immediately Raj & Greg went to get ice packs while I tend to Wendy. It must have been a hard knock for it affect the stabilty of momemtum. I think she also puked in the washroom due to dizzy spells...oh no.
It was fortunate that she regained composure later on, we advised her to take the day off and head home, so she did. Yea, Rai & Greg were making fun of me...inside joke.
Later on, we started filming on Greg. He sure took a long time with the script. I can't really blame him, after all, it was Raj and I that compiled the script, thus, we would know better than him.
Problems surfaced as we move on to the shoot. We had to refrain the people there from walking through the set & creating a din. It wasn't easy, some people just don't understand English, I don't really blame them. Besides, we had no rights, so we will have to bear with it.
I feel really tired then, after taking a 5 minute nap, I woke up refreshed and Raj finished editing the script to fit the alocated time limit, which I thought was really short.
We had a bad tripod that cannot turn smoothly thus I decided that its time to use real skills of the hand.
It wasn't easy at all. I tried many methods to keep the dvcam as stable as possible through thing I learnt from video fundamemtals like holding half breath leaning close to my body and etc.
After like 2 to 3 hours of filming, we got it done, I felt that it was a real accomplishment & a good start even though we took so long. I learnt many things throughout the duration of filming too...We'll carry on. =)
Crewsader out...
We went through alot like handling the camera, the lightings, background noises, equipments & accidents on the set.
Yes, accident on the set. I was trying out some angles from the top view, so I put the dvcam & the tripod on the table. Little did I realise that it was so unstable that when I was getting down from the table, it fell hard on Wendy's head.
I felt so guilty about that immediately Raj & Greg went to get ice packs while I tend to Wendy. It must have been a hard knock for it affect the stabilty of momemtum. I think she also puked in the washroom due to dizzy spells...oh no.
It was fortunate that she regained composure later on, we advised her to take the day off and head home, so she did. Yea, Rai & Greg were making fun of me...inside joke.
Later on, we started filming on Greg. He sure took a long time with the script. I can't really blame him, after all, it was Raj and I that compiled the script, thus, we would know better than him.
Problems surfaced as we move on to the shoot. We had to refrain the people there from walking through the set & creating a din. It wasn't easy, some people just don't understand English, I don't really blame them. Besides, we had no rights, so we will have to bear with it.
I feel really tired then, after taking a 5 minute nap, I woke up refreshed and Raj finished editing the script to fit the alocated time limit, which I thought was really short.
We had a bad tripod that cannot turn smoothly thus I decided that its time to use real skills of the hand.
It wasn't easy at all. I tried many methods to keep the dvcam as stable as possible through thing I learnt from video fundamemtals like holding half breath leaning close to my body and etc.
After like 2 to 3 hours of filming, we got it done, I felt that it was a real accomplishment & a good start even though we took so long. I learnt many things throughout the duration of filming too...We'll carry on. =)
Crewsader out...
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Day20 16/02/08
Back from Greg's place...I am very tired....I will try to add on some finishing touches to the script...I need rest...
day19 15/02/08
bToday...work resumes...I was late for class again for I thought that there no class ok ALL Fridays. I was wrong.
Anyway...Raj & I decided on staying over at Greg's house to finish up on our script...Ideation & Video/Photography had to be altered for theres too many thing to say...
I think its really hard as there is really very little unimportant stuff to take away...those are the things that has to be said...it seems as like I got no other choice but to cut down on some reflections, maybe even some details of the module...
So yes we did stay over at Greg's house and managed to finish the alterations despite all of us being so tired. I went to sleep for I was really wearing out after finishing up on my part & there goes Raj typing in the stuff...
Overall...We can start production on Monday & hopefully, things goes according to plans....
Anyway...Raj & I decided on staying over at Greg's house to finish up on our script...Ideation & Video/Photography had to be altered for theres too many thing to say...
I think its really hard as there is really very little unimportant stuff to take away...those are the things that has to be said...it seems as like I got no other choice but to cut down on some reflections, maybe even some details of the module...
So yes we did stay over at Greg's house and managed to finish the alterations despite all of us being so tired. I went to sleep for I was really wearing out after finishing up on my part & there goes Raj typing in the stuff...
Overall...We can start production on Monday & hopefully, things goes according to plans....
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Day17 13/02/08
The day was short, we realised that our script had some minor issues to be taken care of. The lecturer pointed out some very vital faults we made. One if them would be keeping within the time frame. I had to agree with that for I miscalculated, my fault on that part.
Raj said that we would have to start production next week...I am thankful that we do not have to show what we have shot yet, because we haven done any of that.
I think its aright because 1 thing I learnt in Video Fundamentals is that a Good Pre-Production is would win half the battle in producing good work. Its ok if other have a better head start...its the ending that counts...
Today, we were told to not create anything so epic...or something like that, I disagree. Not that I am taking sides of D'odyssues' theme, but if we are able to then...why not? I believe in freedom of expression, of course...nothing too far-fetched.
We would resume work tomorrow for I think up to now, we have accomplished quite a fair bit.
-Wendy said she had nothing to do...she so does not know what she's in for( Raj & I with evil smile)
-Greg is still drawing really hard...his sketchbook is on fire(not that Wendy's isn't)
-Raj is the do it all guy...nah I am kidding...Good work
As for me...I would handle everything on the productions days itself...So cool
Live honestly... =)
Raj said that we would have to start production next week...I am thankful that we do not have to show what we have shot yet, because we haven done any of that.
I think its aright because 1 thing I learnt in Video Fundamentals is that a Good Pre-Production is would win half the battle in producing good work. Its ok if other have a better head start...its the ending that counts...
Today, we were told to not create anything so epic...or something like that, I disagree. Not that I am taking sides of D'odyssues' theme, but if we are able to then...why not? I believe in freedom of expression, of course...nothing too far-fetched.
We would resume work tomorrow for I think up to now, we have accomplished quite a fair bit.
-Wendy said she had nothing to do...she so does not know what she's in for( Raj & I with evil smile)
-Greg is still drawing really hard...his sketchbook is on fire(not that Wendy's isn't)
-Raj is the do it all guy...nah I am kidding...Good work
As for me...I would handle everything on the productions days itself...So cool
Live honestly... =)
Day16 12/02/08
I was late for class, I had to rush on a draft script which I did not manage to finish. Even so, the day was good.
I think that this is one of the days that we fulfilled the expected work criteria of the day...to finish a draft script for the whole entire film reel...I thought that a script should be what we what to say about our work & the experiences in Tp so I decided to split to Job of scripting writing to the rest of my team mates.
I realised I was doing it wrongly when the lecturer gave me a better description of what a script should look like. I was like "oh god", my efforts went down the drain but not all was lost. the others team members to me to just copy & paste in what I already have in the new script format.
The one doing the script will have an easier time as he or she would just have to look through, alter & compile it together, lightening the work load. That is what I believe a GOOD team should be & yes we are!
After Greg & Wendy finished their part, they left us for they got can't stay for long...I was really serious & committed in finishing the script. That lasted quite a while.
So all that is done and the compiling is left for Raj & I to add the finishing touches. We stayed behind & really put in the best we can to finish it. It wasn't an easy job, various factors and regulations of the script have to be considered.
I was really tired & I believe so was Raj, so I don't think I had any rights to complain. However, even throughout that time of stress & fatigue, we both agreed that if we look back years from now, we would smile & say it was fun.
We gave ourselves a pat on the back when we finished it...and finally leaving to campus for an early night...
I think that this is one of the days that we fulfilled the expected work criteria of the day...to finish a draft script for the whole entire film reel...I thought that a script should be what we what to say about our work & the experiences in Tp so I decided to split to Job of scripting writing to the rest of my team mates.
I realised I was doing it wrongly when the lecturer gave me a better description of what a script should look like. I was like "oh god", my efforts went down the drain but not all was lost. the others team members to me to just copy & paste in what I already have in the new script format.
The one doing the script will have an easier time as he or she would just have to look through, alter & compile it together, lightening the work load. That is what I believe a GOOD team should be & yes we are!
After Greg & Wendy finished their part, they left us for they got can't stay for long...I was really serious & committed in finishing the script. That lasted quite a while.
So all that is done and the compiling is left for Raj & I to add the finishing touches. We stayed behind & really put in the best we can to finish it. It wasn't an easy job, various factors and regulations of the script have to be considered.
I was really tired & I believe so was Raj, so I don't think I had any rights to complain. However, even throughout that time of stress & fatigue, we both agreed that if we look back years from now, we would smile & say it was fun.
We gave ourselves a pat on the back when we finished it...and finally leaving to campus for an early night...
Monday, February 11, 2008
Day15 11/02/08
Yes its still Chinese New Year according to the ancient tradition...
Yes...Crewsade is still in the midst of pre-production
Yes...I am tired...but so is everyone....
That would be what a Yes-man would say...yes yes yes(Hai Hai Hai)...thats nice to some extent.
Anyway...We're still onto the scripts...except that we're finalising it together as the final piece...no more roughs...there no time for that anymore...
we practically discussed about the script the whole day...and I will be the one compilling it up...how cool!
To be fair, everyone will do their own scripts because I feel that the script is something that we would want to say about the modules & our own experiences form our own point of view...all it takes is for someone to piece it together...
Anyway...our group presented our idea to the lecturer...and she gave us some pointers that we didn't take note of...thank god for that...
I will be doing my script now...Do not Disturb...
Yes...Crewsade is still in the midst of pre-production
Yes...I am tired...but so is everyone....
That would be what a Yes-man would say...yes yes yes(Hai Hai Hai)...thats nice to some extent.
Anyway...We're still onto the scripts...except that we're finalising it together as the final piece...no more roughs...there no time for that anymore...
we practically discussed about the script the whole day...and I will be the one compilling it up...how cool!
To be fair, everyone will do their own scripts because I feel that the script is something that we would want to say about the modules & our own experiences form our own point of view...all it takes is for someone to piece it together...
Anyway...our group presented our idea to the lecturer...and she gave us some pointers that we didn't take note of...thank god for that...
I will be doing my script now...Do not Disturb...
Day14 10/02.08
I took a 5 days break for it was Chinese New Year...and now I am back on track...
Raj & I were invited to Greg's house to discuss on our project...
We finished Synchronising our time like with each other, thus, everything will be smooth sailing if we follow our time schedule.
We started to discuss on the Content, to be more specific, the scripts of each Modules that we're going to present...
Since we're showing our film reel in a rather different manner from the norm as we present based on the modules instead of 2 mins of just show-and-tell that sums up all our work. It would be a lot harder for us to set the timing right for each module...excluding the transition, opening & ending credits.
Thus we decided to use the jump cut effect to synchronise the speech of those that are going to show their work in the modules that they wish to...And we combine the similar things that they say and put them together...so it would be as if they are finishing each others speech...
As for the people that has got individual presentation(I am one of them)...We can have the jump cuts too...but more of just trying to get the brief points of the whole entire speech...in that way...it would seem more interesting & not so boring. In addition, the points that we're going to emphasised on are clear...it's like speaking in point form...
I feel that the idea will work out if we do execute it well...and I have great faith in everyone...so yea...keep it up Crewsade...Everyone will be tired...its a matter of who's lasting the longest... =)
Greg's family members are nice...they treated us very well...Thanks Greg's Family members...
ok...I'm out.
Raj & I were invited to Greg's house to discuss on our project...
We finished Synchronising our time like with each other, thus, everything will be smooth sailing if we follow our time schedule.
We started to discuss on the Content, to be more specific, the scripts of each Modules that we're going to present...
Since we're showing our film reel in a rather different manner from the norm as we present based on the modules instead of 2 mins of just show-and-tell that sums up all our work. It would be a lot harder for us to set the timing right for each module...excluding the transition, opening & ending credits.
Thus we decided to use the jump cut effect to synchronise the speech of those that are going to show their work in the modules that they wish to...And we combine the similar things that they say and put them together...so it would be as if they are finishing each others speech...
As for the people that has got individual presentation(I am one of them)...We can have the jump cuts too...but more of just trying to get the brief points of the whole entire speech...in that way...it would seem more interesting & not so boring. In addition, the points that we're going to emphasised on are clear...it's like speaking in point form...
I feel that the idea will work out if we do execute it well...and I have great faith in everyone...so yea...keep it up Crewsade...Everyone will be tired...its a matter of who's lasting the longest... =)
Greg's family members are nice...they treated us very well...Thanks Greg's Family members...
ok...I'm out.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Day9 05/02/08
Alright...Today is presentation...& we did great...except for 1 thing...we forgot to emphasise on contents when we had all that written down...argh
Its alright...what past has past...We take in careful consideration of not letting the content go out of hand when the graphics turn out to be so darn awesome...
We stayed back to plan on our own individual task...
-Wendy & Greg will focus on 2D character design(Drawing talents)
-Raj on Graphics & 3D(He is good at what he does)
-Jem(me) will create the Map...& in time to come...take charge of the cameras(so will I)
No further questions?
Oh yea...I am sick...argh...& Chinese New Year is around the corner
Crewsade GO!
Its alright...what past has past...We take in careful consideration of not letting the content go out of hand when the graphics turn out to be so darn awesome...
We stayed back to plan on our own individual task...
-Wendy & Greg will focus on 2D character design(Drawing talents)
-Raj on Graphics & 3D(He is good at what he does)
-Jem(me) will create the Map...& in time to come...take charge of the cameras(so will I)
No further questions?
Oh yea...I am sick...argh...& Chinese New Year is around the corner
Crewsade GO!
Day8 04/02/08
It a rather important day as there are many things to be finalised on & also...preparing for the presentation the next day....
We practically discussed how everything will be shown...how each module's work will be different in terms of the transitions to the layout, presentation and style of the entire show reel.
We even decided on how our intro is gonna turn out(credits to Raj)...The Dragon the is Symbolically, the C for Crewsade.inc
Even the audio is pretty much taken care of...in terms of the genre & its compatibility with the Video & visual effects...
Like we discussed a long time ago...our theme is based on Journey...and that is where the title D'Odysseus came about...We start of with the incredible graphic based intro...then with the map style transition, we slowly cover the modules that we faced in the past year.
The interesting & yet tiring part of the whole show reel is the many different forms of grahics animations and cinematographic effects that we aspire to achieve...
Yea...its a big project & we are ambitious...but then with the goal in mind which is that we will be the ones that actually show our work to wow the freshmens next year...watch out! hahah =)
Peace out...wait...the Big Picture...
ok...maybe not that big...but yea, get the point
Crewsade.inc
We practically discussed how everything will be shown...how each module's work will be different in terms of the transitions to the layout, presentation and style of the entire show reel.
We even decided on how our intro is gonna turn out(credits to Raj)...The Dragon the is Symbolically, the C for Crewsade.inc
Even the audio is pretty much taken care of...in terms of the genre & its compatibility with the Video & visual effects...
Like we discussed a long time ago...our theme is based on Journey...and that is where the title D'Odysseus came about...We start of with the incredible graphic based intro...then with the map style transition, we slowly cover the modules that we faced in the past year.
The interesting & yet tiring part of the whole show reel is the many different forms of grahics animations and cinematographic effects that we aspire to achieve...
Yea...its a big project & we are ambitious...but then with the goal in mind which is that we will be the ones that actually show our work to wow the freshmens next year...watch out! hahah =)
Peace out...wait...the Big Picture...
ok...maybe not that big...but yea, get the point
Crewsade.inc
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Day7 11/01/08
We did not meet up today as we each had our own commitments...I was thinking of how advertising grasp the attention of their target audience...And I realised that there are some pointers that are very easily said but not always taken care of...
- Related to Target Audience(TA)
- Subtle but yet coverable messages
- Layout
- Common things that would questions the minds of TA
- The catch of the product must stand out
That was what I noticed...Even though they may have great stuff in it but if its not being shown or advertised appropriately, no one will give a hoots about it...however, if the presentation is effective, TA will find all means to look for it...
Observation plays an important part...Lets start training...
Crewsader...out...
- Related to Target Audience(TA)
- Subtle but yet coverable messages
- Layout
- Common things that would questions the minds of TA
- The catch of the product must stand out
That was what I noticed...Even though they may have great stuff in it but if its not being shown or advertised appropriately, no one will give a hoots about it...however, if the presentation is effective, TA will find all means to look for it...
Observation plays an important part...Lets start training...
Crewsader...out...
Day6 10/01/08
Camp has ended...I am back home & it was fun...Though it was pretty tiring...
Ideas?
I saw a vid in camp done by the seniors I thought that the effect was great & the special angles used to interview the interviewees are interesting...Slow-Mo can be used in different variations of the film...The interview part can be further improvised into like featuring more of our works than the us...
Further elaborations will be discussed when we meet again.
Ideas?
I saw a vid in camp done by the seniors I thought that the effect was great & the special angles used to interview the interviewees are interesting...Slow-Mo can be used in different variations of the film...The interview part can be further improvised into like featuring more of our works than the us...
Further elaborations will be discussed when we meet again.
Day5 09/01/08
We are not meeting up as I will be in Design training camp...So will Wendy & Greg...I am sorry Raj...We will try to stimulate our brains to think during camp...
I think that even though we will not be meeting up for 2-3 days, I am sure our group is capable enough to present...For we have cover many...
HARD WORK PAYS OFF!
Crewsader out...
I think that even though we will not be meeting up for 2-3 days, I am sure our group is capable enough to present...For we have cover many...
HARD WORK PAYS OFF!
Crewsader out...
Day 4 08/01/08
We discussed pretty much more into the detail....Like what the intro should be...how the song can compliment the effect...Like the Loud & sudden parts of the song can be used efficiently on emphasising some important highlights of the film. We also decided on our names...
Our Intro & Ending are Almost Complete...& when it is, all that is left is just the practical part...which I believe would not be easy...But still...If we can talk about it...we can realise it!
"Everything that has a beginning must have an end."
As for the main, which is the middle part of the whole show, we decided to leave it open to better suggestions that we can think of. We do have some ideas to go about doing it but then, we would change or enhance the effects along the way. If we do not have anything else, we already have something to fall back on...Thats how efficient we are.
"Aim for the stars, for if you fall...you land on trees."
We met again after class to go more into detail...however, given our condition at that time, we decided to just take a break & spur one another on for a longer road ahead. Well...We have already taken care of many of our stuff & even exceeded the assigned quota of task to complete...So why worry?
Our group will be in its best condition so as to be in our best condition for everything...And I am prepared to maintain it that way...
Crewsade Rocks!!!(Oh yea...Thats our group name) =)
Our Intro & Ending are Almost Complete...& when it is, all that is left is just the practical part...which I believe would not be easy...But still...If we can talk about it...we can realise it!
"Everything that has a beginning must have an end."
As for the main, which is the middle part of the whole show, we decided to leave it open to better suggestions that we can think of. We do have some ideas to go about doing it but then, we would change or enhance the effects along the way. If we do not have anything else, we already have something to fall back on...Thats how efficient we are.
"Aim for the stars, for if you fall...you land on trees."
We met again after class to go more into detail...however, given our condition at that time, we decided to just take a break & spur one another on for a longer road ahead. Well...We have already taken care of many of our stuff & even exceeded the assigned quota of task to complete...So why worry?
Our group will be in its best condition so as to be in our best condition for everything...And I am prepared to maintain it that way...
Crewsade Rocks!!!(Oh yea...Thats our group name) =)
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