Admin Rodney Posted March 31, 2004 Admin Posted March 31, 2004 The Art of Animation Master Part I: Animation ANYONE CAN ANIMATE 1 - You're the Director 2 - A Chorus Line 3 - Move It 4 - It's a Pitch 5 - Take a Walk 6 - The Door's Stuck 7 - Can You Say That? ------------------------------------- The Art of Animation:Master Exercise 3: Move It ------------------------------------- Approx. time to complete: 20 Minutes Web/Online ( 7.55MB ) or Download Zip ( 7.3MB ) Update: in post #391 of this thread is a video with notes on alternate ways to pose Rabbit's arms, which you may find useful if you have difficulty with the method demonstrated in the TAoA:M book/video. Quote
DanRoberts Posted April 22, 2004 Posted April 22, 2004 #3 Complete ... I posed him differntly ... plus Ive been using the betas abit and the pose sliders dont show up alot when I run the betas. I know how to use em though Quote
Rogue66 Posted June 22, 2004 Posted June 22, 2004 I've done exercoses 1, 2 and 3. Are we supposed to post a picture of everything? I can't seem to let go of ex 3 lol. It finally dawned on me that I could click a bone, hit the R key and rotate that thing with sooo much less effort LOL. I forget that A:M is one of those KISS things. I keep trying to make it harder than what it really is, DUUUUUHHHHHHH Quote
Admin Rodney Posted October 8, 2004 Author Admin Posted October 8, 2004 Nice pose. He's got a look like he has something on his mind. I'm a big fan of grayscale images and it looks good on him. Almost looks like you added film grain too. Good job! -Rodney -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow D's example... Try out Exercise 3: Move it -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote
Hutch Posted October 10, 2004 Posted October 10, 2004 Exercise 3. I didn't follow it exactly, I tried to give rabbit some attitude and ended up doing some muscle deformation on his eyes then ended up tweaking some other bits here and there. Quote
Reikster Posted November 1, 2004 Posted November 1, 2004 Okay, I finally finished my version of exercise 3. This is taking a while, but I'm having fun going way too far. I have real good ideas for the next two, and then the flower one, but other than that, I may have to settle with just doing it by the book. I've got a summary here too, listing all the ones I've completed. I did fix Ex. 2's texture problem BTW if you wanna look at it again. please comment away! Ex 1 KeeKat Ex 2 "I am the Director" Ex 3 MoveIt eric Quote
Reikster Posted November 1, 2004 Posted November 1, 2004 Thanks for the kind words, guys I definitely could improve Ex3 with some timing fixes. I had a non-animating friend say that as well, "too fast". I couldn't figure out how to get a more pensive introspective look when he's leaning up against the barrel, he looks stiff and emotionless and the rabbit doesn't do too good at conveying action in the jumpshot, but I tell you when I was going back and rendering it, the singing into the coat rack picture was cracking me up. I also realized in the course of making some of those poses that the rabbit model leaves a bit to be desired. I don't want to sound all complainy, but maybe I'll grumble about them later for Rodney for new user feedback Ex 4 is gonna be fun, but I wish I had more voice talent besides me...... eric Quote
hypnomike Posted November 1, 2004 Posted November 1, 2004 Hey Eric, great exercises! Ex 3 is brilliant!! A great idea to carry a simple exercise to an ultimate conclusion. BTW How did you sort out the texture problem in the end? Mark, nice work on the FW it's the cat's whiskers......groan. The info you gave me in your previous posts has really helped..Thanks. Are you going to animate it before the next ex??? Look forward to more postings from both of you. BTW check ot the Anzovin site at http://www.rafhashvideotapes.com/ they're having a sale I've ordered a newbie package for $60 (Down from $110) See you later! Quote
Admin Rodney Posted November 1, 2004 Author Admin Posted November 1, 2004 I echo the praise for #3 Eric. Sound, imagery. story... it's all there! Bravo! Quote
animateden Posted March 13, 2005 Posted March 13, 2005 Name: Den Dotson Exercises Completed: Three "I think I can, I think I can... Date Completed: Saturday March 12, 2005 Instructor: Rodney (Certificate Master) and that guy on the web tutorials Remarks/Suggestions for Improvement: Hope you are enjoying this as much as I am! Here is a link to the third completed exercise: http://homepage.mac.com/animateden/hash/move_it0.jpg Thanks Rodney, -Den Quote
Admin Rodney Posted March 13, 2005 Author Admin Posted March 13, 2005 You are really moving along Den. Keep it up! Quote
ChrisThom Posted April 9, 2005 Posted April 9, 2005 Name: Chris Thom Exercises Completed: 3 of 19 Date Completed: April 9, 2005 Instructor: Rodney Remarks/Suggestions for Improvement: I took a little liberty and gave him some more attitude. Quote
Admin Rodney Posted April 9, 2005 Author Admin Posted April 9, 2005 I took a little liberty and gave him some more attitude. You get extra points for ingenuity and artistry. Just take a look at the examples above from others... (Hi Den and all!) When everyone adds their own personal flare that makes the journey all the better. Quote
tommyj1112 Posted April 16, 2005 Posted April 16, 2005 Name: Tom Jansen Exercise: Here's my #3. Comments: I was imagining the second rabbit saying "You are one good looking rabbit" to the first :-) Date Completed: April 16, 2005 Thanks for offering this chance for us to learn together! -Tom Quote
Admin Rodney Posted April 17, 2005 Author Admin Posted April 17, 2005 Tom, Apologies for answering your exercises out of order... trying to catch up! I was imagining the second rabbit saying "You are one good looking rabbit" to the first Hehe... and you captured that quite well. Quote
Snich Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 Done with #3! 2 Rabbits for me also, 1 happy, 1 bored. Fun stuff! Quote
Admin Rodney Posted May 10, 2005 Author Admin Posted May 10, 2005 Good job Steve! You are right... this is fun stuff. Quote
forevernameless Posted May 13, 2005 Posted May 13, 2005 Name: Tenez Waggoner Exercises Completed: 3 Move it Date Completed: May 12, 2005 Remarks/Suggestions for Improvement: I decided to do all of them. The sitting down one is probably the hardest to pull off. For me anyways. It's still not exact but I think it looks good. Quote
Admin Rodney Posted May 14, 2005 Author Admin Posted May 14, 2005 Tenez, This exercise is rapidly becoming one of my favorites. Effort put into this exericse really shows what a little (or in this case a lot) of attention to detail can do in character animation. It gives everyone a chance to really get characters expressing emotion, balance and weight. The still images of these poses really lets us know if we are getting it right and helps prepare us for some serious character animation down the road. It teaches us to find the best shot in each shot of an animation. Well done! Quote
Ullis Posted May 20, 2005 Posted May 20, 2005 I had to do them all four too - this is so much fun. Hope you like them. Greetings, Ulrika Ex3.tga Quote
forevernameless Posted May 21, 2005 Posted May 21, 2005 Great job. Love the different shirt colors. Quote
Admin Rodney Posted May 21, 2005 Author Admin Posted May 21, 2005 Ulrika, I echo Tenez's praise for a job well done. The change in shirt color is such a simple addition but highly effective. One of those 'now why didn't I think of that' moments. Bravo! Quote
Ullis Posted May 21, 2005 Posted May 21, 2005 Thanks for the comments...... fun isn't it to see how a simple picture gets its own life? I lack in routine, so here it comes as a .jpg instead. Ulrika Quote
Leo73 Posted May 25, 2005 Posted May 25, 2005 Three down several to go. I plan on going back and doing the other poses, but for right now I want to keep moving forward Name: Leo Mitchell Exercise 03 Completed: 25 May 2005 Instructor: Web tuts and manual. [attachmentid=14586] Quote
Admin Rodney Posted May 26, 2005 Author Admin Posted May 26, 2005 Good job. You got him Leo... keep moving. Quote
pwaslen Posted May 28, 2005 Posted May 28, 2005 Name: Paula Waslen Exercise: 3 Instructor: Rodney This one was quick and easy....now to get to the hard stuff! Quote
Admin Rodney Posted May 29, 2005 Author Admin Posted May 29, 2005 Check! The rabbit is posed. It has been said that attitude is everything. Mr. Rabbit has it thanks to you. Quote
DarkLimit Posted May 31, 2005 Posted May 31, 2005 Name: Robert Harris Exercise: Move It Date Completed: May 31th, 2005 .................................................................... Quote
Admin Rodney Posted May 31, 2005 Author Admin Posted May 31, 2005 Neil and Robert, Good job. They look like they have something on their minds. I like that camera tilt DL. Quote
kosmo Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 Name: Doug Fall Exercises Completed: #3 Date Completed: May 30th, 2005 Instructor: Rodney Remarks/Suggestions for Improvement: I tried the 4th pose in the book, but not sure the rabbit can bend that far... Exercise3.tga Quote
Admin Rodney Posted June 1, 2005 Author Admin Posted June 1, 2005 Yup... this has definitely become my favorite exercise. I never tire of seeing these characters showing their attitudes via changes to their basic poses. Kudos to the creators of the characters for making it such a joy for people to experiment and animate with them. Concerning the fourth pose... I'll have to investigate that one. Quote
kosmo Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 Well, I see others managed to get him to squat for the fourth pose and look good doing it, I guess it's just me... Maybe I'll go back and try again later... Quote
jamagica Posted June 8, 2005 Posted June 8, 2005 Name: Jacob R. Excersises completed: #1, #2, #3 Date: 6/08/05 I wanted to give Rabbit that back-alley life look Had some fun w/ this one! Quote
Admin Rodney Posted June 8, 2005 Author Admin Posted June 8, 2005 Hey... rabbit is throwin' gang signs! Get him! Drat! He got away again... Quote
Admin Rodney Posted June 9, 2005 Author Admin Posted June 9, 2005 (really, what do you think of it) I think there is something weird going on with his hat but otherwise... looks good to me. Maybe you could post a side view? Quote
jamagica Posted June 9, 2005 Posted June 9, 2005 I tried to create that gangster tilt, but I couldn't fit it on his stupid head! Quote
paulmcg1 Posted June 10, 2005 Posted June 10, 2005 Name: Paul Mcgrade Exercises Completed: Exercise 3: Move It Date Completed: June 10th, 2005 Instructor: None Quote
Admin Rodney Posted June 10, 2005 Author Admin Posted June 10, 2005 You seem fond of the toon renderer. Hope you are experimenting with the settings as you go. Quote
iGeek Posted June 21, 2005 Posted June 21, 2005 Name: Zev Eisenberg Exercise Completed: Exercise 3 "Move it" Date Competed: 21 June 2005 Remarks/Suggestions: This one was weird. I made the pose from the book fine. then I tried the ones on page.. 43 was it? There are some sketches of Rabbit in other poses. I did the first two fine. Then, when I got to the third one, the pose went all weird. One of the bones in his leg got squashed and turned around. I deleted the relationship but couldn't delete the pose. I created a new one, but now his eyes are sunken into his skull, on the original model too! Not quite sure what happened. I'll post the prj so you can look at it. Still, this is fun! -Zev Move_it.mov Quote
iGeek Posted June 21, 2005 Posted June 21, 2005 Here's the 10.5 (gotta upgrade!) prj with Rabbit embedded Move_it.prj Quote
serrada Posted July 5, 2005 Posted July 5, 2005 Name: John Bauer Exercises Completed: Exercise 3: Move It Date Completed: June 21 Instructor: Den Dotson Quote
coolidge Posted July 5, 2005 Posted July 5, 2005 Linda Bridges Move It! Completed: June 28, 2005 Instructor: Den Dotson Quote
Admin Rodney Posted July 6, 2005 Author Admin Posted July 6, 2005 Good job Linda. I'm a bit confused now though... Has Den Dotson secretly taken on teaching all you guys? I can only hope as the assistance would be appreciated. I'd like to eventually find someone to champion each of the exercises so everyone has someone that is well versed in every aspect of the exericise. Any takers? Quote
animateden Posted July 7, 2005 Posted July 7, 2005 Hey Rodney, Yes, it's Den the teacher. The student has become the master. My "real" job is as a software instructor for CompUSA. In that capacity I am teaching Animation Master at the Granite City Steel Learning Center. As I teach through the exercises in The Art of Animation Master I am having my students post their work here for all to see and to eventually get them all certified. Rodney, I couldn't do it without you. I am passing on the great things I learned here. Thanks to you! -Den Quote
Admin Rodney Posted July 7, 2005 Author Admin Posted July 7, 2005 Congratulations Den! One can hope that word of your efforts will spread like wildfire and CompUSA's across America will all have such a course. ...and in Granite City too! Woo Hoo! I've been through Granite city so much its almost home for little ole me. To Linda and John I want to express my admiration and say you've found a great instructor in Den Dotson. Inside or outside of 3D Animation he is a talent. I wish I could be with you in Granite City to take his course too. I've heard from a few other instructors that plan to send their students into the New Users Forum. Some have already recieved their certificates for efforts not seen by the public. I applaud you Den as the first instructor to have them post 'live'. I hope this becomes a more popular way of having students experience 3D as it helps them experience the distribution of digital art in ways they otherwise could not. I always yield to the instructor when it comes to the learning experience as communicating directly with a teacher always provides the absolute best learning experience possible. If either you or your students need anything just say the word. While I have no official capacity from which to say it, I'm confident that Hash Inc is fully committed to supporting your efforts as well. To John and Linda I say, "Animate On!" Quote
dougwills Posted July 7, 2005 Posted July 7, 2005 Exercize 3 Move it Finished 7/7/05 Based on Manual and Video Bugs' gotta boogie (The things we do when our children ask us!?!) One a day. That's my motto! Exercise_3.tga Quote
Admin Rodney Posted July 8, 2005 Author Admin Posted July 8, 2005 Bugs' gotta boogie ...and here I thought he was going to be dancing. Watch those kids they are gonna be animators someday! Rodney Quote
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