https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation Fraser Cameron en-us 2016-07-01 12:19:23 UTC 2016-07-15 09:21:10 UTC hello@padlet.com fraser_est98 https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115811321 I didn't really struggle with the creation of the characters, I thought that was pretty easy. However I had to rush my set to get it done in time so if I was to re-do the assignment I would try to improve the set so its not so basic. I would do this by making my set out of polystyrene and using paint to create more texture to show more detail. I would also use better lighting to create more of a tense feeling, this would instantly improve the look of my animation.]]> 2016-07-01 12:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115811321 fraser_est98 https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115811418 I used a standard stop-motion method where I just simply moved my character in between frames. This didn't really go too well as it left my animation looking really choppy. I could improve on this by using Dragon frame to see what my previous shot was when its overlapped on the current shot. For the characters I used New Plast plasticene which worked alright, if I was to revisit this I would try and make my characters be able to stand up more easily and I would wear latex gloves next time to minimize 'black spots' on the characters.]]> 2016-07-01 12:23:14 UTC https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115811418 fraser_est98 https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115811451 I would use a better camera and take my time with it if I was to do it again. I would also prefer to use dragon-frame to get more accurate shots. I would also like to take more time in the set and prop creation to make everything better. ]]> 2016-07-01 12:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115811451 fraser_est98 https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115811455 I think the audiences received my work well, I was left comments showing the good things and the bad things which I can now use to my advantage if I was to revisit Stop Motion. I did notice that nearly every comment I was left stated that I need to improve on my set and my frame rate, I've spoke about how I can improve my set but if I was to revisit this I would definitely shoot more frames to make the image more smooth.]]> 2016-07-01 12:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115811455 fraser_est98 https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115811472 Kirk Fletcher - Kirk was the first to leave me feed back on my stop-motion animation. He has commented on the fact that my animation is very choppy, I can fix this by taking more frames so my FPS increases, this would create a smoother animation.
Cameron Harrison - Cameron also commented on how choppy the animation was, but he also said that I could improve on my set design which I agree with completely as my est was very bland and simple.
Harvin Dhillion - Harvin also commented on the same points as Cameron and Kirk, I can now see that these problems are really noticeable as everyone is commenting on them.
Aiden Wheat - Aiden also pointed out that my set looked quite dull, he also commented on the 2nd character and how bland it was which I could improve on with just more body detail. Aiden also said that I could maybe use a color correction or an effect to try and make the animation look a little more interesting, I think this is a good idea as its something simple which can quickly improve the look of my animation.

]]> 2016-07-01 12:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115811472 fraser_est98 https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115811602 My story boards helped me visualize what I was going to make for the animation. I had an idea and drew it on paper so I wouldn't forget, it helped me a lot as I had something to base my stop-motion on. If I was to revisit this I would definitely put more detail into my storyboards to make them more mesmerising and overall look better.]]> 2016-07-01 12:27:22 UTC https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115811602 fraser_est98 https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115811661 My artwork wasn't the best overall as I'm not great at drawing but it served its purpose as it let me have a physical copy of the idea I had for the animation. If I was to redo this part I would definitely look at taking photos and drawing around them on Illustrator to create better quality artwork and more original artwork. ]]> 2016-07-01 12:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115811661 fraser_est98 https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115811688 In all honesty if I have the choice I wouldn't choose to use this medium again. I am not very good with stop-motion and I would feel comfortable doing something else. However, if I was to try stop-motion again then I would create a better set and use a better camera to get some better shots.]]> 2016-07-01 12:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115811688 fraser_est98 https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115813373 2016-07-01 13:04:21 UTC https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115813373 fraser_est98 https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115818336 great stop motion animation. moves great however the animation is a little choopy. The shots look great to, but could do with some more work to the set to improve the story line]]> 2016-07-01 15:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115818336 fraser_est98 https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115818347 looks good, looks a choppy and add more detail to the set othere than that it's all good]]> 2016-07-01 15:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115818347 fraser_est98 https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115818361 yeah this looks good, could improve on the set design, you need to add some more frames to your animation to make it more smooth.]]> 2016-07-01 15:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115818361 fraser_est98 https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115819430 The first constructive criticism to point out is that he needs to improve on the creation of the set. It's too dull for my eyes. The shots looks good in this stop-motion animation. Unlike me, he used the correct materials for his characters. The 2nd character appearance is quite basic so a lot of improvement could be done on the appearance. Maybe a colour correction would make the animation more interesting. Overall, it's quite a good animation.]]> 2016-07-01 15:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/115819430 fraser_est98 https://padlet.com/fraser_est98/stopmotionevaluation/wish/116195717

Create a better set / atmosphere by using pockets of light to show and hide things

Use a higher quality camera

Shoot more frames to make film more smooth

Make the characters easier to stand on their own

Refine the characters to make them more detailed.

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