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I thought it would be nice to start a diary. It won't be funny, it won't be a paperback best seller, and go on to make a girly film with Geri Halliwell singing the soundtrack... it's just a bog standard diary. I'll try and update it as much as I can, to show you the progress through the animation.
Why?
Because I can.
Of course, anyone else contributing to the animation, such as Pb, are very welcome to add to it... perhaps we could pile it together at the end, fling it on a DVD, and call it a 'Special Edition', even though it's utter crap.
First of all, if you haven't seen this pic yet, perhaps now is the time to do so.
http://swordspines.homestead.com /files/Tafs.jpg
What I'm basically doing first, is creating all the characters, faces, arms, bodies... so on. I first sketch them in my drawing pad... and then draw them on pc, from what I made.
That was the early Sheepy on the left, and Sniper on the right... unfortunatly, because I smoothed out the face too early, I had to start it again. All it takes away is time though, it will still look the same.
I've nearly finished Sheepys head now, including hair... Fancy a look?
No?
Ah well.
I'll at least give you the choice.
http://swordspines.homestead.com /files/Sheepy-mock2.jpg
The mouth will need to be made properly, and the eyes could be tidied up...
Apart from that, pretty good I think. It's the first time I've done hair, and I think it looks ok.
Here's something for you to do though... I'm not sure wherever or not to give him ears. I personally don't want to, basically because it's hard, and I'm lazy.
One thing I'm worried about at the moment is lip sync... it's not going to happen. If you have this wonderful vision of all the characters speaking perfectly, get your brain brush, and scrub them clear. You'll get a lovely *mouth open-mouth closed* movement. No more, no less.
And that concludes todays update. I've drawn Ant already, so I may start him tommorrow... or I'll start Sniper again. If you have any ideas, or comments, please put them forward.
Why?
Because I can.
Of course, anyone else contributing to the animation, such as Pb, are very welcome to add to it... perhaps we could pile it together at the end, fling it on a DVD, and call it a 'Special Edition', even though it's utter crap.
First of all, if you haven't seen this pic yet, perhaps now is the time to do so.
http://swordspines.homestead.com /files/Tafs.jpg
What I'm basically doing first, is creating all the characters, faces, arms, bodies... so on. I first sketch them in my drawing pad... and then draw them on pc, from what I made.
That was the early Sheepy on the left, and Sniper on the right... unfortunatly, because I smoothed out the face too early, I had to start it again. All it takes away is time though, it will still look the same.
I've nearly finished Sheepys head now, including hair... Fancy a look?
No?
Ah well.
I'll at least give you the choice.
http://swordspines.homestead.com /files/Sheepy-mock2.jpg
The mouth will need to be made properly, and the eyes could be tidied up...
Apart from that, pretty good I think. It's the first time I've done hair, and I think it looks ok.
Here's something for you to do though... I'm not sure wherever or not to give him ears. I personally don't want to, basically because it's hard, and I'm lazy.
One thing I'm worried about at the moment is lip sync... it's not going to happen. If you have this wonderful vision of all the characters speaking perfectly, get your brain brush, and scrub them clear. You'll get a lovely *mouth open-mouth closed* movement. No more, no less.
And that concludes todays update. I've drawn Ant already, so I may start him tommorrow... or I'll start Sniper again. If you have any ideas, or comments, please put them forward.
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Actually, the first one is from a video as well. Just remembered.
Hurrah! Update!
Check out http://www.swordspines.com
Go to page three of the animations, and they'll be two lovely new pictures for you there. Incidently the second one is used from taking pictures from the video, so the same angles there will be used in the animation.
First appearence of me too. Aren't I great.
I'll have to do something about my hair though. It's a right mess.
Check out http://www.swordspines.com
Go to page three of the animations, and they'll be two lovely new pictures for you there. Incidently the second one is used from taking pictures from the video, so the same angles there will be used in the animation.
First appearence of me too. Aren't I great.
I'll have to do something about my hair though. It's a right mess.
*bursts through doors, points finger and accuses Sniper of everything*
Good God it's been a while.
And if you think I've got something for you to download... you're damn well wrong, unfortunatly.
From now on though, I'm going to make an effort to update every saturday, with a lovely new picture for you all to see.
However, for the moment, I'm a lazy git. And you'll get nothing from me.
Anywho, the first basic chapter is now... basically... finished. I await only some Sniper lines, which I can lip synch to, and it's done.
I bought a cd writer and more memory today, from SR obviously, so things are going to be a lot easier for me from now on... and I can actually send the thing to you when it's finished.
But just an update on an update, and I'll get a picture for you... next week. Promise.
Good God it's been a while.
And if you think I've got something for you to download... you're damn well wrong, unfortunatly.
From now on though, I'm going to make an effort to update every saturday, with a lovely new picture for you all to see.
However, for the moment, I'm a lazy git. And you'll get nothing from me.
Anywho, the first basic chapter is now... basically... finished. I await only some Sniper lines, which I can lip synch to, and it's done.
I bought a cd writer and more memory today, from SR obviously, so things are going to be a lot easier for me from now on... and I can actually send the thing to you when it's finished.
But just an update on an update, and I'll get a picture for you... next week. Promise.
So who's done the best voice-acting then?? And what's your favourite one??
Here's a transcription of my muck-up, which I sent to Grix as well. :D
Ant: "Behold. The Star Wars RPG is being...OH SH!TE!!"
*Brother laughs hysterically*
If anyone wants a copy of this timeless piece of comedy, contact me.
Here's a transcription of my muck-up, which I sent to Grix as well. :D
Ant: "Behold. The Star Wars RPG is being...OH SH!TE!!"
*Brother laughs hysterically*
If anyone wants a copy of this timeless piece of comedy, contact me.
:D great stuff, you've got a deep voice Sheepy!
Crap video update:
Features:
Sheepy "speaking".
Camera flying through solid rock.
Four people on chairs, all without knees.
http://www.swordspines.com/2-1.avi
Features:
Sheepy "speaking".
Camera flying through solid rock.
Four people on chairs, all without knees.
http://www.swordspines.com/2-1.avi
lol@Sheepy
Alright, but try and make sure it's not so crackly, it's hard to get rid of it.
Alright, but try and make sure it's not so crackly, it's hard to get rid of it.
Grix Thraves wrote:
> It's ok, I'm busy with the animations, and we're going to discuss
> them, so that's fine.
*sharpens wit ready for Ant's arrival*
Lol! That's made my day, that has. :D
> It's ok, I'm busy with the animations, and we're going to discuss
> them, so that's fine.
*sharpens wit ready for Ant's arrival*
Lol! That's made my day, that has. :D
I'm not letting some Welsh guy be me :-)
I'll be me :-)
I knew it was based on Star Wars... just trying to pretend I'd never heard of it for some reason.
I'll be me :-)
I knew it was based on Star Wars... just trying to pretend I'd never heard of it for some reason.
It's ok, I'm busy with the animations, and we're going to discuss them, so that's fine.
*sharpens wit ready for Ant's arrival*
*sharpens wit ready for Ant's arrival*
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