I've done this test animation of the wire unraveling.
Now when it comes to the final animation, when compositing the background and the foreground (or any other layers) together, does it matter that you can see the background through the foreground elements? I've just done a multiply blending mode on the wire layer (which basically makes white/gray transparent/semi transparent). Having to paint out the background frame by frame will obviously take a long time so is it OK to leave it as I've done in this test?
Hey Ethan,
ReplyDeleteI'd suggest that 'the finish' is less important than 'the story' - I remember when Colin White showed us his Watership Down animations - they too were 'see-thru', but they really conveyed character... I hope this is an answer :-)
Thanks. I just wanted to check :)
ReplyDeleteHope everything is going to plan Ethan! Tests are looking good anyway - keep it up! :o)
ReplyDeleteHey Ethan - sorry for the repeat: I tried commenting on your blog a few times, but I kept getting an error message - but I guess the comments got through in the end...
ReplyDeleteThat's OK. That's happened to me before.
ReplyDeleteJust this minute, I've finished animating the whole wire unravel, although I can't scan it with my scanner... The pile is almost a centimeter thick! I only hope that I don't have to re animate it, so I'm hoping it has come out well.
You know - I'm at the University on Monday and Tuesday next week - if you want to come in and get some stuff scanned ahead of schedule, just let me know, and I'll let reception know...
ReplyDeleteEthan, I can also come in on Monday or Tuesday, if you want any essay input etc...! Just let me know!
ReplyDeleteHello! I am coming in to Uni on Monday morning anyway now, to help my friend Carole mix some glazes... let me know if you want to come in too!
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