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34. The Invisible Actor
Half-Day, Tuesday, 2 August, 1:45 - 5:30 pm
Room 515A
Level: Beginning
An examination of the role of staging and composition in computer-animated films. Using examples from "Madagascar," the course explores the core elements of composition and how they are used to create a visual style.
Prerequisites
None. A basic understanding of the terminology and principles of computer graphics and 3D animation is helpful, but not required.
Intended Audience
Animators, artists, and other attendees who are interested in the artistic aspects of visual storytelling.
Co-Organizers
Ewan Johnson
Denise Minter
DreamWorks Animation
Schedule
| 1:45 |
Introduction
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| 1:50 |
Basic Elements of Composition
- The Frame
- Points
- Line
- Shape
- Value
- Color
- Texture
- Pattern
- Contrast
- Depth Cues
- Space
- Intrinsic Elements of 3d
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| 2:35 |
Putting the Pieces Together
- Creating context - Building the Complete Picture
- Working Across Shots
- Types of Treatments
- Staging and Camera as a Character in the Film
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| 3:15 |
Break
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| 3:45 |
Approaching a Scene - Marty is Gone
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| 4:15 |
The Camera Arc of Madagascar
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| 5:05 |
Character Driven Camera
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| 5:25 |
Wrap-up & Questions & Answers
Johnson and Minter
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