On hearing the brief and the initial idea that Sam and Glenn had has really got me interested in going all out on this within the group not only will this be a challenging but enjoyable concept to work on, but Im quite happy to be in a group of people I dont know very well but already seem to be decent, driven and very creative people to work with which is all good!! (no arse kissing intended!!)
From a research perspective I will also find this interesting as I'm not from Essex so it will be great to broaden my knowledge of this part of the country.
Thursday 30 September 2010
Wednesday 29 September 2010
Brief and Initial Ideas
This morning, Elli Constantatou from Essex County Council, on behalf of the Visit Essex scheme, gave us the opportunity to produce a short 3D Animation promoting Essex. This is going to be a group project where we can combine our ideas and together produce a professional piece of animation.
First ideas...
As a group we brainstormed the task in hand and came up with a few rough ideas for the short animation.
We wanted to keep it fun and light-hearted so decided on a catoon-like feel for the animation. The main idea was to have the camera follwing a course that 'travels' through Essex, passing landmarks and iconic environments as it goes. The horizon could be curved to give the idea of travelling around the world (showing that Essex has everything to offer, from historic villages to pictureque fishing towns).
Having the main idea sorted, we decided to think about a start scene. Some of the group discovered that Essex is home to over 70 golf courses! We felt it only right to include some sort of golf reference in the animation. The opening scene could be the camera zooming in on the world, then england, then essex. This will show the viewer the location. The camera will eventually zoom onto a golf course and show a golfer tee-ing off. As he hits the ball the camera will snap to show the balls-eye-veiw. This will be the start of the camera's route.
We wanted to keep it fun and light-hearted so decided on a catoon-like feel for the animation. The main idea was to have the camera follwing a course that 'travels' through Essex, passing landmarks and iconic environments as it goes. The horizon could be curved to give the idea of travelling around the world (showing that Essex has everything to offer, from historic villages to pictureque fishing towns).
Having the main idea sorted, we decided to think about a start scene. Some of the group discovered that Essex is home to over 70 golf courses! We felt it only right to include some sort of golf reference in the animation. The opening scene could be the camera zooming in on the world, then england, then essex. This will show the viewer the location. The camera will eventually zoom onto a golf course and show a golfer tee-ing off. As he hits the ball the camera will snap to show the balls-eye-veiw. This will be the start of the camera's route.
Jacks thoughts...
This group project seems very interesting to myself, personally, as I have always lived in Essex. Designing and creating a short animation to promote essex from a tourists point-of-veiw will help local business's and shops. I am looking foward to getting started on this project and getting my ideas down on paper!
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