Check out the above link. They provide a free monthly e-publication with awesome articles, all Stop Motion related. There are some interesting film festivals too. April's edition contains an article about lighting for Claymation. Nice.
Monday, April 25, 2011
"Class" on Tuesday 3 May 2011
Your time slot with Marinda on Tuesday 3 May 2011
Please email me asap for a slot or mention it on here for others to see.
| TIME on Tuesday 3 May: | Student Name: | |
| | | |
10:10 – 10:30 am | ||
| 10:30 – 10:50 am | | |
| 10:50 – 11:10am | Jo | |
| 11:10 – 11:30 am | Genevieve | |
| 11:30 – 11: 50am | | |
| 11:50am – 12:10pm | | |
| 12:10 – 12:30pm | Karien | |
| 12:30 – 12:50 pm | Eric | |
| 12:50 – 1:10pm | Liani | |
| 1:10 – 1:30 pm | Anri | |
1:30 – 1:50pm | Garreth | |
| 1:50 – 2:10 pm | Ilse | |
| 2:10 – 2:30pm | Madeli | |
| 2:30 – 2:50 pm | Narochelle | |
| 2:50 – 3:10pm | Mari Kruger | |
| 3:10- 3:30pm | Raymond | |
| | | |
You need to bring the following to that class/ time slot:
- Your set designed on paper or using http://sketchup.google.com/ or any other programme you prefer.
- Sketches of all your characters, from different angles. I want to see different positions and facial expressions, angles. THINK about the characters of the beings/ people in your film.
- Reference material/ examples of fabric or whatever you envision to use in the construction of your set AND characters.
- I will ask about your storyline/ plot etc so please work on this.
So the above is for my class/ time slot on 3 May.
For Nina’s class on 10 May she wants to see your storyboard and an animatic.
I will be unavailable to chat with you between 29 April and 2 May. So please book your time slot with me asap and any questions, send them through asap. Ok my lovely ones, have a great week.
See you 3 May.
Marinda
PS: Supplier info from Tuesdays class
www.woodcity.co.za , 012) 804- 0730, 115 Mosaik Road, Silverton, PTA, 0184
MDF board 16mm or 12 mm, bought as one huge sheet that they will happily cut up for you IF you know what sizes you want. So perhaps work out what size you want (if you want any) b4 you see me next?
Centurion Branch
17 Van Tonder St
Sunderland Ridge
Centurion
Tel: 027 (012) 666-8302
Cell: 027 (083) 564-8879
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Workshop Sat 30 April
As discussed in class, we will be having a creative workshop in the Auditorium on Saturday 30 April at 10:30 for +- 3 hours
Also, if you would like to be notified of Diek Grobler's next animation evening, be sure to "like" Flat 4 Studio's facebook page. They generally take place on the last Thursday of every month at Flat 4 in Eastwood St, near the Arcadia Cafe 41.
For those of you who are feeling stuck with your film, this will help you get out of your rut. For those of you who are comfortable with your progress, use this as an opportunity to work on your puppets, props, set or storyboard. The idea is to generate more material for your film, around your peers, so that you can brainstorm, ask questions and problem solve.
Please bring:
pencils, paints, paper, reference material, magazines, cardboard, scissors, glue, any materials specific to your film etc.
Also, if you would like to be notified of Diek Grobler's next animation evening, be sure to "like" Flat 4 Studio's facebook page. They generally take place on the last Thursday of every month at Flat 4 in Eastwood St, near the Arcadia Cafe 41.
Monday, April 18, 2011
The first of many Film Festivals we will be telling you about
http://www2.outtheboxfestival.com/about/
This is a wonderful international Puppetry festival that is held in Cape Town every year. They have a film festival, Moving Things Film Festival, running at the same time. I have just spoken with their admin department and they gave me some details, in case you would like to apply with your film later this year (or perhaps only for next year)?
Date of both festivals: 3-11 September 2011
Deadline for applications: TBC soon, they say
Criteria: Any film containing puppets or stop motion is eligible. No CG. Any duration.
Whom to Contact: outthebox@unimasouthafrica.org OR If you happen to be in Cape Town, films should be sent to the UNIMA SA offices, (021) 4625811, dropped off with Justin for Yvette's attention.
Another great resource on Puppetry in SA is http://www.unimasouthafrica.org/
See you all tomorrow, ne? I’m bringing wonderful set design goodies J
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
The Sun and the Seed
Another animation by Jamie Caliri (of United Airlines Dragon and Heart commercials + co-creator of Dragon Stop-Motion)
The Sun and the Seed
This little film is just over 4 minutes long and the materials they used are pretty low-tech, but the film does everything it needs to do quite elegantly. With the skill-sets, time and materials you all have available already, there is nothing stopping you from achieving something of this quality or higher.
The Sun and the Seed
This little film is just over 4 minutes long and the materials they used are pretty low-tech, but the film does everything it needs to do quite elegantly. With the skill-sets, time and materials you all have available already, there is nothing stopping you from achieving something of this quality or higher.
Monday, April 4, 2011
nuts and bolts
Not saying you have to attempt this intense tie-down technique, but the video does give you a good sense of how to bolt your puppets to your set:
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