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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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http://swordspines.homestead.com /files/faces.jpg
Yes, that's Ant at the top.
He looks a bit odd... but that might be due to his mouth, which will be closed. Usually.
Who next then... brain?
(Hmmm?)
What now?
(You need photos of Meka, Pb, and er-no. You were having trouble drawing yourself and Dan_uk... and you could also start setting up the very first scene. Of course, there are the clothes and bodies to design as well, and the Millenium Ant. Then you've got to talk to Pb about who's going to do the voices for each character. Then you should start on set design, possibly getting some help with that. After that, you've got to start testing the character speech, and then talk to Sheepy, when he gets back, about Darth Sheepy, and how he wants it to look, I.E. with or without a helmet, Darth Vader or Maul. I expect Vader. Then you've got to work out music, and where it will come in with every scene. Then, you'll probably have to face a court case for improper use of the Star Wars franchaise.)
Ah yes, I forgot. Ta.
Yes, that's Ant at the top.
He looks a bit odd... but that might be due to his mouth, which will be closed. Usually.
Who next then... brain?
(Hmmm?)
What now?
(You need photos of Meka, Pb, and er-no. You were having trouble drawing yourself and Dan_uk... and you could also start setting up the very first scene. Of course, there are the clothes and bodies to design as well, and the Millenium Ant. Then you've got to talk to Pb about who's going to do the voices for each character. Then you should start on set design, possibly getting some help with that. After that, you've got to start testing the character speech, and then talk to Sheepy, when he gets back, about Darth Sheepy, and how he wants it to look, I.E. with or without a helmet, Darth Vader or Maul. I expect Vader. Then you've got to work out music, and where it will come in with every scene. Then, you'll probably have to face a court case for improper use of the Star Wars franchaise.)
Ah yes, I forgot. Ta.
Grix Thraves wrote:
> They seem pleased.
Lol
> They seem pleased.
Lol
See Rasta, I was right. ;0)
Hmmm... I wonder how close I really am with all these things I'm doing. I'm just drawing them out of their personality... which is why Sniper is bald, has pointed teeth and a bizzarely shaped head.
I've just given everyone eyebrows. They seem pleased.
Hmmm... I wonder how close I really am with all these things I'm doing. I'm just drawing them out of their personality... which is why Sniper is bald, has pointed teeth and a bizzarely shaped head.
I've just given everyone eyebrows. They seem pleased.
:-D
I am blonde, although how Grix found out I have no idea.
Oh yeah, sorry, I have seen it. I forgot :-D
Blondie...
Blondie...
RastaBillySkank wrote:
> Done FM yet Grix? And if so, can I have a look?
'Done' me?
In fact, if you are referring to his image of me on his website, yes he has 'done' me.
And I'm suing.
> Done FM yet Grix? And if so, can I have a look?
'Done' me?
In fact, if you are referring to his image of me on his website, yes he has 'done' me.
And I'm suing.
Done FM yet Grix? And if so, can I have a look?
Oh by the way, I hope Yaeger wasn't hurt too badly last night. :0)
Dah... the evil Homestead empire will never stop me...
I'll just move to geocities... or...
Hmmm...
Ideas brewing. Better get the cups out.
I'll just move to geocities... or...
Hmmm...
Ideas brewing. Better get the cups out.
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