SeanC.

I haven't worked on this much in the past week but here it is so far. Some obvious problems i noticed with clicking of right elbow. Much needed to be done but let me know what you think!!! PS- he's swatting a fly...ill add it in later. Give it time to download...about 4 MB. Thnks alot, SeanC. www.pallidus.net/animationpage.html

The body looks fine to me, but i think the facial structure is where work needs to be done. Here jaw seems to come to too much of a slimness, if you know what i mean. Maybe you can beef it up just a little. Send some wireframe pics. I like it though. SeanC.

I like it alot Mike. I especially like when the serpent starts chasing them. Nice use of particle effects as well. Out of curiosity, your link to your briefacase worked. I did that and no one but me could get into it because they would have to sign in under my name for it to work. How did you get it so we dont haved to sign in??? Sean

That looks alot better!!! Much more realistic.

Here is the somewhat updated version of my short. Still some things need fixing (primarily those things you mentined David). Added some secondary animation. Not done but i like it. Just so you know he is trying to swat a fly. Im not sure if thats evident from the anim. If not, i need to fix that. Maybe add in an actual fly. SeanC. Let me know what you all think!!! Link is to my briefcase, movie is test17. Thanks!!! http://f1.pg.briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/santin...y+Stuff&.view=l

Here is the link. Let me know what you thing. Defiitely still needs a little work. (BTW, he does have black striped pants but they were becoming distracting on this quality render so i took them off for now). Thanks Heres the link. http://us.share.geocities.com/santino080402/test16.mov

I think he looks awesome!!! A very stylized character. Reminds me of the way they drew the muscle/runner guy in "World Record" from the Animatrix. I like it alot!!! Sean

ha. I like it. i especially like the little heel click he does on the "atten-hut!!!". Might wanna have his arm come out a little earlier when he starts to fall to balance the weight. Sean

Mr. Gerry you and i are obviously on the same track of thinking . I was thinking of having him do one of two things: either the kick/freeze in midair that trinity always does (but ive seen that cpoied too much) or Neo's running around on a pole while kicking smiths in midair (sweet) . I think ill use that move in another animation but i appreaciate the feedback very much!!! Sean

These are great critiiques and they really help!!! I noticed the lack of realism in the cane sequence but thanks for making sure it wasnt just me . Ill remove those stripes for now, i found them distracting too. Keep letting me know what the rest of you think. BTW, your book helpmed me more than anything David. Thanks for that. Thanks, Sean

Not to be rude...but does anyone have a reply to the animation??? 10 downloads but no comments. No big deal, just kind of was hoping for some feedback. Dont take this post as an attack, I hope it doesnt come off that way. I just really need some help, im a new user. Thanks for any comments or critiques you may have. Sean

Thats great!!! I agree that you should use whatever method you used to texture the actual roller for the rest of the vehicle. A method i've seen used in the past is to paint a map with verying colors of brown (dirt colors) and then apply it as a decal but turn the percentage down. Never tried it myself but it seemed to work. Sean PS do you plan on animating with it?

YAY!!!! that worked. I got it under 1 MB so now all can see it!!. Sorry for small size. Let me know what you all think. No secondary animation yet. Does timing and weight seem ok??? Thanks Sean test13.mov

Let me know what you think of this as far as timing and mass goes. No secondary animation yet. Sorry for the small size. ps. Any ideas on how to render a larger size but keep the MB usage down??? Thanks, Sean http://us.share.geocities.com/santino080402/test12.mov

Hey great that worked!!!! Whats the difference between the two anyways. Should i use one over another ??? Thanks

Sorry to post the question in here but for some reason i cant post in the FAQ section. Anyways, i have a problem. Everytime i render something other than as a Final render i get a black screen. Why???? I've been trying to figure this out but i cant. Thanks for any help you can give me and, once again, sorry to post a question in the WIP. Thanks, Sean

OK, hurry and try this adress to see the animation. I'm hopong they dont disconnect it too soon this time. Let me know how it looks but also...i need help on reducing my file size. This animation is 17 MB but there is no scenerey/props. Can i reduce file size ??? Thanks here is the site http://www.angelfire.com/alt2/seancoleman0/animationpage.htm

Ill try to re-upload- i think i know why they think its got sexual undertones...the URL has the word scanimation in it, which stands for Sean Coleman Animation but it probably sounds like something pornographic. Ill reload it and try again.

yeah i just got that message too. Let me see what i can do.

Here is the link to my WIP. give a minute or two to dl. If you have dial-up forget it. I need some suggestions on how to make my files smaller. This is only 20 seconds long yet its 5 mb. When i transferred it to angelfire it somehow became 17 mb. No idea how. Anyways, i know theres a way to render in outputs other than Final but when i do that i get a render of an all black screen. Some advice on that plz. Also let me know what you all think of this animation so far. Right now its just primary animation. I havent added secondary animation or facial expressions. Just a rough sketch for timing and mass. Let me know what you think. Thanks! http://www.angelfire.com/alt2/scanimation/images/test10.mov Sean

Hi all, My name is Sean and i've been using AM for about 6 months now. Im mostly interested in character animation and so thats what im concentrating on. Anyeays, starting a new animation with my "turn-o-the-century" style character who looks like high society material, but likes to do silly things. In this animation he sees a pesky fly and decides to get rid of it via kung fu. Just start it the past month and i havent gotten very far what with school and all (18 credits, yuck). Anyways, let me know what you folks think. Thanks alot. Sean PS. Before i can post it though, what do i do if it's larger than 1 MB? Answer that and then i can post it for you. I have an angelfire account so i can just slap it on a page and send a link if that works best. Let me know. Thanks.