FINAL OUTCOME!!!

Metamorphosis from Emma Sears on Vimeo.

What went well? I think the focus on 3D illustration went particularly well. I really loved the making side of this project and the way that traditional illustration could be easily combined with digital technology. Also I feel that I really adapted to stop motion animation. Once I could into it, I found it very straightforward when thinking forward about photography composition and frame rates. I will definitely use stop motion animation, if not in my studies, I will definitely use it as a means to document my illustration practice in a documentary format. What could have been done, If you'd had more time> I would have definitely extended the transformation section of the animation. Developing the paper models even further and using a bigger variation of tactile materials in these transformations. In particular, I would have liked to have at least made the back transformation animation. I was disappointed in myself not to have given myself enough time to create this part of sequence. On top of this, if i could go back I would have used my previous learned skills on the Laser cutter, cutting the leaves out in bulk. This way I could have also made a cut scene, where the whole of Callisto's body gets covered in leaves. Did you push your practice in the digital technology realm? I think in terms of my stop motion animating skills, I tried my hardest to learn as I went. I attended the After Effects, Stop motion and Sound editing workshop offered to us during the term to learn the maximum skills to aid my work. I also watched youtube tutorials on how to use specific tools on both After Effects and Audition to maximise the variation in effects and smooth transitions. At the beginning of this project, I was daunted by the prospect of using these programs. Now I leave second year feeling much more confident and capable and willing to continue using these programs. That in itself is a massive achievement, seeing I tend only use photoshop and illustrator to refine scanned in illustrations. The only thing I wish I'd attempted more was trying digital animation in after effects more. However, it didn't really seem relevant to my learning agreement. I hope to try out these techniques I didn't get to use either during the summer or the near future. How organised have you been during this project? I'd like to think I've been much more organised than I have been in previous units. In last couple of weeks, I have bided my time, constantly making lists for myself to keep me on track. At no point have I felt rushed for time. Although, If i could re-do this project, I would possibly have started making and experimenting with model making/mask-making earlier in the project. This way I could explored making masks with materials such as papier mache and mod rock much more. I am really happy with the paper masks, but I can't help wondering how different and effective moulded masks would have been. Overall I am really happy with my final outcome for this project. I think I have really pushed my practice in this unit and across the year in general. I have really enjoyed making work that contributes towards the Theatre, film and performing arts. However, I think I have only touched the surface of this area of expertise. I will be interested to get more involved with theatre and making contacts in the industry to pursue my interest in maybe connecting my practice to this industry as I start to think of career paths.