2009-09-27

Studio Testing

In the studio testing mostly for shot 21. Good news is that this shot can be accomplished with the aid of the green cloth, and will not require a fully painted studio. A production day will no longer be delayed for this reason. That's the good news...

The challenge I've yet to solve is how to assist and confirm optical lineup in production. I can't shoot until I have a proven method. Possibilities include:
  • Getting gfx7 functioning with a multibridge for use in the studio. Seems like it currently doesn't have an operating system...
  • Using gfx3 as a means of importing camera footage for test composite. Either of these methods present the problem of getting the camera feed into a box, which I've not successfully accomplished. Seems to be a sync problem? Check w/ Quinto...
  • Getting a studio switcher with A/B inputs to mix two images
If I can get the footage into a box, the method of drawing outlines on a plastic sheet over the monitor seems to help. I just need to see how close it gets me...

Though shot 21 can be done on the floor, I will also need to shoot some table top shots, which will require a surface large enough to accommodate the length of track needed. Acquiring all materials for production should now be a top priority, as should scheduling a production weekend.

I'll also remind myself here that the "gifts" will be shot at 60 fps for clarity, and I ought to test this variable footage rate in my workflow using the footage I shot last semester. I also need to revisit my notes regarding shutter angle, fstop, etc. Remember that it will take a lot of light...

2009-09-24

Faculty Critique Report

faculty_critique_report_01.pdf (1.43mb)

Thesis Week 4 Goals

  • scan review forms, email .pdf
  • test shoot frame 21
  • test shoot "analog" elements
  • styleframes for magic sequence
  • gather props
  • create room in Maya
  • img. planes/modeling tiny houses
  • final trimmed media w/ handles in new folder

2009-09-18

Thesis Week 2 Goals

  • prep story reel w/ composite elements
  • outline for panel review
  • gather remaining props
  • img. planes, modeling colonial
  • model tunnel, textures for tunnel
  • test floor plane, model room interior

2009-09-11

Color Test #1



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Thesis Week 1 Goals

  • email Myles re: critique schedule
  • update blog
  • thinking about fx/particles test
  • planning shoot
  • research props
  • cleanup hard drives/setup project folders
  • sequence w/ footage
  • key greenscreen
  • color research
  • image planes/house #1
  • test Adobe OnLocation