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Published: 2006-11-03 01:31:48 +0000 UTC; Views: 5743; Favourites: 23; Downloads: 1598
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Description Evan comes home on his birthday, and the fun ensues.

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The assignment was a two-shot intercutting. That is, we had to combine two camera shots. In case you didn't know, animators usually just do all their animation exercises in one camera shot because it's best for showing the whole body in action.

I think this one was kinda' meh. I like the acting on the second shot, but the first one is kinda' weak. I had this whole other action planned out in the beginning, where Evan tries to make himself look unsurprised. Tough facial acting and all that. But then I ran out of time, and had to scrap the whole section (Which I had already sunk a number of hours on.). But eh, it wasn't really working out anyway.

But I'm still open for critiques if anyone has them. ^^ As usual, Prof Phil was way too easy on me. Said I was excellent at animation acting. Haha Phil, you flatter your students too much.
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Comments: 27

Emerald-Glaceon [2009-04-02 20:57:08 +0000 UTC]

awww he looks so cute sad *hugs*

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OtterGrl [2008-11-15 03:47:10 +0000 UTC]

ME HUGGING HIM! hes so cute, i love sad chars!

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Vampire-kun [2008-09-20 16:48:33 +0000 UTC]

awwwww

guess you hav allready guessed by watching your messages for today: i'm looking trough the old stuff in your gallery

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BuzzyBuzz [2007-06-28 04:37:51 +0000 UTC]

I find it very fluid, but the background in the begining, well theres none. Your expristion(excuse my spelling) Is realy great. You can see him going from very happy, to unsure, to sad. Do you do this on paper and scan it in?

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ChaosKomori In reply to BuzzyBuzz [2007-06-28 07:54:00 +0000 UTC]

Well, I drew it on paper and then used a 'capture stand,' which is basically a camera on a fixed pole. So it's pretty much like scanning, but a little faster. :3

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BuzzyBuzz In reply to ChaosKomori [2007-06-28 17:50:51 +0000 UTC]

Oh, and then took a picture of each drawing? Good idea, then it will stay in one area. I was woried about scanning because it would get out of wack.

What are the name of those things where light comes from the base? Insted of using a window?
Hmm, I might have one thats was ment for trasing. Its in storge or I donated it years ago. I hope not.

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ChaosKomori In reply to BuzzyBuzz [2007-06-28 18:33:28 +0000 UTC]

It's called a lightbox. Get a good one, the cheapo ones break easily. :/

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BuzzyBuzz In reply to ChaosKomori [2007-06-28 23:40:10 +0000 UTC]

Before I go on, I just want to thank you for puting up with these questions. I bet by now there geting iritating, since Im shure you have a busy life without answering questions about animation.
Ok, going on...
Do you know a store I could get them at? Im not shure of geting them on the internet, with shiping and that. Chep ones to, just to see if I like it, get a feel before I know if I realy want one, if I do ill go and save for a better one. I just finished saving for a tablet, and thats just $100. Thanks again.

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ChaosKomori In reply to BuzzyBuzz [2007-06-29 01:39:32 +0000 UTC]

Well, I think you might be able to find them at large art stores. Around my house, I have a Pauls Arts and Crafts, and also a Michael's. I'm pretty sure they might have some form of light box there. You could ask them, I think they also go by 'tracing boxes/tables.' Though I don't know what sort of selection you'd find there.

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BuzzyBuzz In reply to ChaosKomori [2007-06-29 15:58:51 +0000 UTC]

Ok, thanks! I have a Michaels around my grandmas house, Hoby loby over my my house. Thank you for all your help.

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HowlingWolfess [2007-06-15 15:22:27 +0000 UTC]

His sad face makes me want to cryyyyy. But it is terrificallywonderfulmagnificent all together.

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Albinosecret [2007-02-10 03:51:23 +0000 UTC]

Million years late, XD But a wish him a extreamly late birthday, I give him some , , , and some I love even sooooo much.

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KelpGull [2006-11-05 20:34:08 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, the first part is a little rough :/ But I love this XD The second part has wonderful expression Aww, poor Evan, lol

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sketchi-chan [2006-11-05 14:54:59 +0000 UTC]

;__; poor Evan.

Really cute animation tho!

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speckledbat [2006-11-03 21:59:33 +0000 UTC]

I think there could have been a little more emphasis on Evan giggling right before he opens his door...

Otherwise, you did a great job on the expressions. Especially that last shot. *gets out the streamers and confetti so Evan can have a real surprise party*

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VioletVampireVixen [2006-11-03 18:52:50 +0000 UTC]

Aww poor guy. He needs a hug. Great expressions
Sorry. No crit here.

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meggyc [2006-11-03 16:06:23 +0000 UTC]

The poor guy makes me feel so sorry for him. I want to give him presents now! I don't have any critiques either. The animation and scene to scene transition look great to me.

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toonbat [2006-11-03 15:52:48 +0000 UTC]

I love this to pieces! You're too cool.

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Pirranhica [2006-11-03 04:09:29 +0000 UTC]

awwies poor evan

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Saetje [2006-11-03 02:39:34 +0000 UTC]

I absolutely adore this! You think this 'meh'? I think it's wonderful. THe adorable facial expressions in both shots is so well done! Your work is really looking for professional lately, and I can't help but stare in awe! >w<

I have no critique =/, sorry!

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Chelo-kun [2006-11-03 02:35:08 +0000 UTC]

No suprise party, it make me sad for him, er her.

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ChaosKomori In reply to Chelo-kun [2006-11-03 07:23:50 +0000 UTC]

^_^ Evan's a he.

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PirateQueenErin [2006-11-03 02:31:38 +0000 UTC]

NOOO!! POOR POOR EVAN!!!!! *gives him a big hug* It makes me want to cry

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RobinLee [2006-11-03 02:20:59 +0000 UTC]

You are good at animation acting, I think you're just being hard on yourself. But then again, I'm not an animation major. u.u

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hamsterspirit [2006-11-03 02:15:28 +0000 UTC]

Awww.... Poor Evan! *wants to give him birthday cake* ^^

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mariolugia [2006-11-03 02:14:36 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow you did an awsome job! I liked it

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Serraph-Werewolf [2006-11-03 01:47:49 +0000 UTC]

OMG!!! he looks soooo sad at the end....I wanna cry now! if I could i'd give him a great big hug T_T

you did really really good on this it is smoothj tall the way through and looks very cartoonish. I like that ^_^ keep it up!

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