The Fates Crew » Lines Tests

002-01 lines test

Ben — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:25:57 +0000

All keys and tweens lined out for 002-01. We added an additional action for the left arm that lets it rest upon the table (the right arm presumably does so behind the body base). The action has been slowed a bit here by spacing out the groups and tweaking the time. Depending on whether the concern is that the motions are too fast, or the actions aren’t deliberate enough, we can add frames or tweak the timing further.

Aside from that, this cut is ready to flat.

002-02 & 007-02 roughs

Ben — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:31:26 +0000

rough animation for cut 002-02, which ties up scene 002. The focus of the action is the movements of the right arm, which manipulates some sort of tracking holographic input (possibly flying the bug, or aiming it’s cutting laser for 004-01).

Cut 007-02 was originally matched to cut 002-01, but on further consideration 002-01 is set pretty far out for the action in 007-02. We think matching to 002-02 instead will allow us to show the same action from a better angle. We can change up the base frame easily enough to avoid making it a complete match.

006-06 and 06-15 linestests

Ben — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:53:04 +0000

Lines tests for cuts 006-06 and 15. Primary line animation is complete, secondary animation is largely done, these cuts are ready to flat.

002-03 linestest

Ben — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 06:26:04 +0000

This cut was pretty basic, so we were able to take it all the way to the linestest stage where final line animation is checked to make sure everything flows effectively. This cut is ready for colors and proper composition/effects.

The tones on this one exist only to show the highlight across the iris more easily, and the overlay effects are some quick-n-dirty placeholders that we built to show how windows might open and close on the inside of the goggles. With the actions grouped we can compose them to fit the need of the effects, which are more slightly more complicated to build. The eyes can shift to either side, open wide or blink closed, and the iris can dilate on the far left action (additional frames would need to be built to duplicate the dilation animation across all three positions).

002-01 Keys test

Ben — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:05:56 +0000

Keys, tweens and roughs for Cut 002-01. Only a little cleanup left on this one.

“Grouped actions” are little sets of partial frames that can be intercut in multiple ways to create longer sequences. It’s important not to over-use them in rapid succesion in order to avoid echo action, but when properly composed they’re indispensable.

Vertical Ventures keys

Ben — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:48:33 +0000

clean keys for the bump, plus rough tweens. All scratch time, and we still need to drop in the shadow work.

Made ‘n ‘Merica

Ben — Sat, 02 May 2009 06:08:21 +0000

In-house sequence for use on the reel, and wherever else it seems appropriate.

Nortega II

Ben — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:17:32 +0000

Closing mockup showing how we transition to black.

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Explosion check

Nortega closer

Ben — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:07:03 +0000

What could I possibly say? Nortega silliness. It makes for some fun loops if you fiddle with the frames.

Modell keystest III

Ben — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:32:48 +0000

Complete keys and rough tweens for the entire spot. The logo treatment at the end is a mockup, and we’re still lacking the rain of splinters around the middle, but principle animation is essentially complete, barring corrections.