Sketchbook Update

Nothing to really say here, just a quick sketchbook update. Been playing around with some new techniques and stuff, thought I'd share. (Sorry if some are repeats)

Henrich Kley Project

Just a quick post. This is our most recent drawing project task, which was basically to create 3 concept drawings (with back up works) which shows people in our of proportion surroundings. I really enjoyed this project, and for the final of the 3 pieces I decided to experiment alittle and try out my new graphics  tablet which i havent really used yet, so found it alittle hard, but gave it ago. Anywhere, here they are: 

Showreel

So today is the day I create my first showreel. Showreels are hugely important, as they are essentially you portfolio - but moving! I know I will eventually use one to sell myself to companies and employers alike, so I have tried hard to make this as professional as I can. All of the animation used if from my first semester here at Falmouth University, so its obviously not well-planned polished work, it simply shows my development from starting out knowing nothing of Maya to where I currently am (which is still not very far). I particularly enjoy my 2D work here, and the lip sync which is my most recent bit of work in Maya. 

So here it is, it isn't much, but its mine:

(Please watch in 1080p)

But I gotta' pick up this phone!

No words needed.

Lip Sync

This is my first ever attempt at doing a Lip Sync animation in Maya. At first I was really not looking forward to tackling this, after leaving maya for a few weeks and concentrating on drawing I had forgotten some basics. However once I had got involved with this I really enjoyed doing it. There is something very very satisfying about successfully lip syncing sound to your animation, however hard it is to do. 

I am excited about continuing doing lip syncing in Maya, and would really love to try it in 2D as well. Im also learning spanish at the moment.. maybe ill try a spanish lip sync.

Haha.. Or not. 

2D walk cycle attempt. Gosh.

So last night I was bored and really wanted to try and attempt some sort of 

2D walk cycle. We haven't been taught how to do this yet, but with my trusty

'Animators Survival Kit' I wanted to have a go. This Book is so great, If you haven't got it already as a budding animator, its a must! Hats off to Richard Williams, I simply followed his detailed, and clear instructions and I was able to create a simple, 15 frame animation which I cycled. Granted, its no way near perfect, but for a first time test i'm pleased. 

Great use of a boring evening....