Youtube.com. 2012. The Maker. [online] Available at: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDXOioU_OKM>
‘The Maker’ is such a glorious film – in my opinion – it gives a beautiful story to such an odd character. The premise of this short film is essentially ‘time’ – how do we use the time we have to have the best possible outcome?
Youtube.com. 2014. Behind the Scenes of The Maker. [online] Available at: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KavpG2t6qD8>
I first watched this short film on amazon, I have always been intrigued with stop motion. The character is somewhat endearing yet strikingly unattractive. The audience is stricken with the character’s fish like shiny eyes and misaligned teeth. We question the branding on the forehead and correlate this to instruments belonging to an orchestra.
Working with DragonFrame is new to me, but it was satisfying. Once, I got the hang of the process and the technical limbs – it was thoroughly enjoyable. I feel I would utilise stop motion in later projects, but in a somewhat alternative way. I also found that through trial and error, the immediacy of movement through puppetry allowed me to really think about movement – incrementally. In this mode of working, I found it difficult to work with key frames and go back to do the in-betweens – so I worked in an incremental fashion, which is something I became more accustomed to through continuous failed attempts.
Lift Attempt No. 1
Lift Attempt No. 2
Maya 3D Software Workshop
I found it extremely difficult to navigate Maya. My preferences has always been 2D, and still is – but I would love to collaborate with a 3D animator and do draw overs. My first attempt was not so great, but I will try again. Using Maya has made me think of longevity – for me – Maya is not something I’d invest. However, I am fascinated by the process of sculpting, texturing, colouring and rigging – I just have no inclination to pursue it.
Screenshots from Maya – Binky
TVPaint vs Procreate
TVPaint is very intuitive for me, however the lack of brushes is something I have to adjust to. Procreate, on the other hand, allows me to smoothly work on small animations. I guess that is the down side to working on Procreate – I wouldn’t be able to create a long film. The range of brushes procreate can provide is so good.
