Links for Articles Due 12/15/13

http://picturehouseblog.co.uk/2013/12/05/frankenweenie-sparking-connections/

http://www.raindance.org/the-revolution-wont-be-televised-4-reasons-the-future-of-filmmaking-is-online/

Article links for Blogs Due 12/8/13

As promised, since the last articles were both about animation, these are both about video. However, the screenplay article could easily apply to either.

http://www.raindance.org/10-common-elements-of-award-winning-screenplays/

http://www.crafttruck.com/blog/5-things-to-learn-about-editing-from-dan-lebental/

Mouth Charts for Animation

In case anyone needs some references for mouth shapes, here's Prestons Blair's (you also have pdfs of his animation books in your Documents folder): http://minyos.its.rmit.edu.au/~rpyjp/a_notes/mouth_shapes_01.html

Plus this one for simpler characters: http://minyos.its.rmit.edu.au/~rpyjp/a_notes/mouth_shapes_02.html

Plus this creepier one that may help when we get to 3D:
http://www.garycmartin.com/phoneme_examples.html

You can also search for other charts. Blog them if you find good ones!

Article links for Blogs Due 11/24/13

http://blog.animationmentor.com/top-5-essentials-of-animating-creatures/

http://www.animationmagazine.net/features/disney-ice/

Both are related to animation this week, so expect an upcoming week with two video-related posts… :-)

Video - After Effects Tutorial Links

Text Animation:
http://help.adobe.com/en_US/aftereffects/cs/using/WS3878526689cb91655866c1103906c6dea-7caba.html

http://library.creativecow.net/series/After-Effects-basics-tutorials-by-Andrew-Devis
(33-45 are text tutorials, but this whole series is very good for all sorts of AE techniques, and most are only 5-10 minutes. Plus he has a great accent. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!)

Masks:
http://library.creativecow.net/articles/devis_andrew/AE_Creating-Masks/video-tutorial
(this one has a good description of how to effectively use bezier handles when drawing a path, and using multiple masks)

http://library.creativecow.net/articles/devis_andrew/AE-Basics-46-Feather-Mask-Tool/video-tutorial
(this one goes into detail about the mask feather tool)

Motion Tracking:
http://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/using/tracking-stabilizing-motion-cs5.html

Particle Simulation:
http://ae.tutsplus.com/articles/news/an-introduction-to-particle-emitters/

Other Simulations:
http://help.adobe.com/en_US/aftereffects/cs/using/WS3878526689cb91655866c1103a9d3c597-7acba.html

Timewarp
http://help.adobe.com/en_US/aftereffects/cs/using/WS09B6A698-8F9E-4a00-8D1B-07FC62FB2D30a.html#WS641C5190-1DAD-4150-B17F-F339C6DF1FB2a

Cameras
http://help.adobe.com/en_US/aftereffects/cs/using/WS3878526689cb91655866c1103906c6dea-7e29a.html

http://library.creativecow.net/articles/devis_andrew/Animating-a-Camera-1/video-tutorial

http://library.creativecow.net/devis_andrew/Animating-a-Camera-2/1

http://library.creativecow.net/devis_andrew/Animating-a-Camera-3/1

Animation Walk Cycle Links

There are several tutorials available online to help you with this exercise. The simplest tutorial, which you may want to start with, is here:

http://animation.about.com/od/flashanimationtutorials/ss/flash29walkcycl.htm

Once you are comfortable with the technique, here is another you may want to reference:
http://www.angryanimator.com/word/2008/11/01/animation-tutorial-2-walk-cycle/

This is a great page with examples and tips on creating walk cycles:
http://minyos.its.rmit.edu.au/aim/a_notes/04_walkcycle_project.html#

Here is one specifically using the bone tool, with details on how to make the bone tool work with characters:
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flash/articles/character_animation_ik.edu.html

And, if you’re into My Little Pony:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht2-Xt5-ufw&feature=relmfu

Article links for Blogs Due 11/17/13

http://blog.animationmentor.com/vfx-industry-jobs-and-you/

http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2013/11/03/monday-mouse-watch-how-the-team-behind-disney-s-quot-get-a-horse-quot-uses-breakthrough-technology-to-create-the-look-of-a-1928-short.aspx#.Un0kM6V1vN_

Article links for Blogs Due 11/3/13

http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/25/5027890/the-psychedelic-and-grotesque-proto-gifs-of-the-19th-century

http://www.indiewire.com/article/10-tips-for-using-natural-light-to-light-your-shoot?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20indieWIREFilmmakerToolkit%20%28Filmmaker%20Toolkit%29&page=1#articleHeaderPanel
(NOTE: THIS ONE HAS TWO PAGES. MAKE SURE YOU READ BOTH. YOUR COMMENTS SHOULD INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE ITEM FROM EACH PAGE.)

Article links for Blogs Due 10/27/13

http://www.livescience.com/40563-technology-of-horror-movie-monsters.html

http://blog.animationmentor.com/sony-pictures-animation-cloudy-2-effects-animators/

Animation Presentation at Villa

Ken Maruyama, VP of Recruiting & Academic Relations from Sony Pictures Imageworks will be at Villa Maria College, Thursday, November 14th.  He will give a presentation starting at 7pm in the Villa Auditorium, followed by a Q&A session.

Article links for Blogs Due 10/20/13

http://entertainment.time.com/2013/10/14/do-animated-female-characters-need-to-be-pretty/

http://nofilmschool.com/2013/06/zombie-love-obsessed-eat-brains/

Gaming Industry Resources

I was sent these links by a former student for those interested in one day being a part of the gaming industry> Enjoy. (Thanks, Alex!)


http://www.gamasutra.com/ - News about anything relating to video games (Including news on jobs from game companies!).

http://www.gamesjobsdirect.com/ - Job searching site. Poke around and learn about the variety of different positions game companies are looking for.

http://www.audiogang.org/ - The Game Audio Network Guild. A community that provides info and resources to educate those interested in game audio.


If you are interested in making your own games:

http://www.makeflashgames.com/ - Learn how to make games in Flash! A great place to start your game developing dream. Learn the basics of Javascript and even apply what you learn into animating!

http://www.newgrounds.com/collab - Want to put your skills to work? Need someone to help you out? Use Newgrounds' collab page to find others that want to work together with you, whether it being music, voice overs, animating, programming, etc. (Music on Newgrounds is also under Creative Commons!)

Documentary Film Resources (for Video Class)

Here are some sites where you can watch short, award-winning documentaries:
http://mediathatmattersfest.org/films
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr_xNJgOnbQTbrwOd3K6B1ZYKsK60WngX

This site is a great resource for learning about documentary films on different subjects:
http://truefilms.com

Our class website has a few examples of student documentary work:
http://www.onboces.org/digitalmedia/
(Look under Student Work, Video)

Article links for Blogs Due 10/6/13

Even though not all of you watch Breaking Bad, this is particularly relevant to our class, because you will be doing an exercise with the Kuleshov effect in the Video Production class...
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/09/27/224437071/point-of-view-how-so-many-rooted-for-breaking-bads-walter-white?utm_content=socialflow&utm_campaign=nprfacebook&utm_source=npr&utm_medium=facebook

This is the main post for the second article:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2013/09/24/animated-film-in-america-is-still-a-genre-not-yet-a-medium/

And this is a related, bonus post worth 10 extra points:
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Seth-Rogen-Evan-Goldberg-Bringing-An-Animated-Sausage-Party-Sony-39531.html
For the bonus post, you do not have to follow the 3, 2, 1 format. Just compile some of your thoughts into a well-written, relevant, meaningful post. Bonus points will be awarded based on the substance and thought put into your post.

Copyright-Free Media Sources

The following are a few sites which list public domain, copyright-free, or Creative Commons media sources. You can also do a Google search using words such as “public domain”,  “copyright free” “creative commons” and “images”, “media”, “music”, etc. to find others, or a Google search with the appropriate licensing options selected in the Advanced Search settings. The presence of a resource on any of these lists does not guarantee that all or any of the media in it are copyright-free. You are still responsible for checking the copyright status of media, and citing the source, where appropriate.

NOTE: Most images from the Internet are NOT appropriate for print use, as they are low resolution. Make sure that any images you use from the Internet are high enough resolution for the intended use AND are not copyright protected! (Ask me if you are unsure about either of these.)

Images
http://www.flickr.com/search/advanced (check at the bottom to search for Creative Commons-licensed content)
http://www.morguefile.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Public_domain_image_resources
http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/index.html
http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/about.shtml
http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/

Audio
http://dig.ccmixter.org
http://incompetech.com
http://www.artistserver.com
http://www.jamendo.com/en/ 
http://freemusicarchive.org
http://www.mobygratis.com/film-music.html
http://www.freeplaymusic.com (please note that you CANNOT use freeplaymusic if your project will be broadcast in any way or entered in a contest/festival)
http://www.therecordist.com/free-sfx (sound effects)
http://www.findsounds.com (sound effects)
http://www.freesound.org (sound effects)
http://www.freesfx.co.uk (sound effects)
http://www.grsites.com/archive/sounds/ (sound effects)

Video
http://vimeo.com/groups/freehd
http://www.stockfootageforfree.com (registration necessary)
http://www.archive.org/details/movies
http://www.archive.org/details/stock_footage

Multiple Media Types
http://search.creativecommons.org/ (check each file for CC info)
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page (check each file for copyright info)
http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic98.htm
http://www.freemediaguide.com/index.html

Article links for Blogs Due 9/29/13

http://nofilmschool.com/2013/09/storyboarding-tips-dreamworks/

http://blogs.indiewire.com/animationscoop/walt-disney-and-jim-henson-so-similar-so-different

Article links for Blogs Due 9/22/13

http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/0/24083243

http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidvinjamuri/2013/09/13/chipotle-scarecrow-makes-enemies-to-win-customers/

Animation Class Blogs

www.licataland.blogspot.com

www.danbryantclass.blogspot.com
www.animationexacerbation.blogspot.com
www.ashleycyphert11.blogspot.com
www.animacation.blogspot.com
www.denzelflowers.blogspot.com
www.ten-schooled-gnomes.blogspot.com
www.kkkeaney990.blogspot.com
www.bkbanimation.blogspot.com
www.animatorsghost.blogspot.com
www.imparedimpala.blogspot.com
www.orianmontgomery.blogspot.com
www.surikitsuna.blogspot.com
www.mako-mori.blogspot.com
www.ottorutenberganimation.blogspot.coml

Video Class Blogs

www.licataland.blogspot.com

www.phillipbungo.blogspot.com

www.destinorocks.blogspot.com

www.contactraven.blogspot.com

www.ostatsea1996.blogspot.com

www.harrisonflint.blogspot.com

www.devantegandy.blogspot.com

www.jakegoodingdigitalmedia.blogspot.com

www.zapdadoom.blogspot.com

www.kylemellerski.blogspot.com

www.passmor.blogspot.com

www.krystianroman.blogspot.com

www.cammagic90.blogspot.com

www.stamkos.blogspot.com

Article links for Blogs Due 9/15/13

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-fi-ct-animation-20130820,0,2186903,full.story

http://vashivisuals.com/visual-effects-low-budget-filmmaking/

Make sure you are following ALL the specs on the Blog assignment sheet. Blogs will be due by midnight on Sundays every week unless otherwise specified...

Here is an example of an excellent article response (this guy always got 100s on his blog, and sometimes extra credit for being so detailed):
http://qwertlolo.tumblr.com/post/48925772455/4-28-p-1-how-pixar-used-moores-law-to-predict-the

Here is a response that meets all the minimum requirements:
http://whatamidoingwaid.blogspot.com/2013/03/pixar-scientists-are-at-it-again.html

A good example of a weekly comments post:
http://qwertlolo.tumblr.com/post/45986893145/3-24-p-3-weekly-comments

Another example of weekly comments:
http://krull2012.blogspot.com/2013/03/32413.html

Final Blog Posts - READ instructions! Due 6/2

Your final blog entry should consist of three posts. The first two are the usual article links:

http://www.animationmagazine.net/top-stories/you-think-your-film-was-a-challenge/

http://entertainment.time.com/2013/05/23/why-reality-tv-is-the-new-family-tv/

The third post (which would normally be Weekly Comments) will be a class evaluation. Please respond to the following questions (cut and paste into your post, then answer below each one). Please be honest.    The grade will be based on completion of the questions, NOT if the content is negative or positive. :-) If you prefer to keep your evaluation private, feel free email it to me instead.


1. In general, what did you like most about this class?

2. In general, what did you like least about this class?

3. What were your most favorite project and least favorite project and why?

4. Do you feel that this class will help you achieve your future academic or career goals? How or why (or why not)?

5. Additional comments:

Article links for Blogs Due 5/19/13

http://shutter-speed-and-aperture.com/6-simple-mistakes-documentary-filmmakers-make/

http://www.marinij.com/millvalley/ci_23224741/brave-creator-blasts-disney-blatant-sexism-princess-makeover

Seriously, Disney is getting out of hand. They even tried to trademark a holiday (see below...)

Bonus article - 10 extra points for your comments on this: http://entertainment.time.com/2013/05/08/disney-withdraws-attempt-to-trademark-the-name-of-a-holiday/

Article links for Blogs Due 5/12/13

http://www.maclife.com/article/features/standards_living_first_feature_film_shot_entirely_ipad_2

http://www.toonzone.net/2013/05/crowdfunding-and-the-future-animation/#.UYj1xJV1vN8

Article links for Blogs Due 5/5/13

http://www.cartoonbrew.com/ideas-commentary/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-make-cute-characters-81160.html

http://entertainment.time.com/2013/04/26/a-competition-for-movies-that-are-6-seconds-long/

Article links for Blogs Due 4/28/13

http://www.wired.com/underwire/2013/04/robot-documentary-tribeca/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Top+Stories%29

http://www.wired.com/opinion/2013/04/how-pixar-used-moores-law-to-predict-the-future/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Top+Stories%29

Article links for Blogs Due 4/21/13

http://www.techhive.com/article/2034072/interview-jonathan-coulton-and-greg-pak-on-their-kickstarter-project-code-monkey.html#tk.rss_all

http://io9.com/did-disney-steal-this-alice-in-wonderland-image-472820873

Article links for Blogs Due 4/14/13

http://www.forloveofindiefilmmaking.blogspot.ca/2013/03/ten-pointers-to-improve-storytelling.html

http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/152086-japanese-smell-o-vision-tv-releases-scents-with-per-pixel-accuracy

Article links for Blogs Due 3/24/13

http://www.animationmagazine.net/vfx/no-place-like-oz/

http://www.business2community.com/online-marketing/8-steps-to-successful-filmmaking-in-the-winter-0404372

Article links for Blogs Due 3/17/13

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/14/technology/personaltech/how-to-make-your-video-go-viral.html?_r=0

http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/7/4074956/pixar-senior-scientist-derose-explains-how-math-makes-movies-games

Article links for Blogs Due 3/10/13 - VFX Edition

http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/02/25/172910128/among-oscars-fanfare-visual-effects-industry-faces-difficult-times

http://www.cartoonbrew.com/ideas-commentary/guest-commentary-the-life-of-an-indian-visual-effects-artist-78220.html

Article links for Blogs Due 3/3/13

http://www.policymic.com/articles/24859/motion-capture-filmmaking-are-computer-generated-actors-the-future-of-hollywood

http://www.youngcuts.com/news/filmmaking_tips_from_the_disney_masters

Article links for Blogs Due 2/17/13

http://www.buzzfeed.com/justinesharrock/how-facebook-a-pixar-artist-and-charles-darwin-are-reinventi

http://entertainment.time.com/2013/02/08/star-wars-avengers-and-tvs-lost-generation-how-small-screen-visionaries-are-transforming-hollywood/

Article links for Blogs Due 2/10/13

http://www.fxguide.com/featured/the-inside-story-behind-disneys-paperman/
(I know, it's more Disney, but this short is Oscar-nominated, and it plays more like a Pixar short. Very cute.)

http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/6-filmmaking-tips-from-quentin-tarantino.php
(Definitely not Disney.)

Video Contest Links

Choice 1: World Future Society Video Contest
http://www.wfs.org/participate/video-contest
Report on trends or tell a story about life in the year 2100.
Length: 5 minutes or less Prize: $250, plus other prizes Deadline: 3/18/13

Choice 2: The National Ocean Sciences Bowl Living on the Ocean Planet Video Contest
http://www.nosb.org/competitions-2/nosb-video-contest/
Submit a video on this year’s contest theme “A Window into Freshwater Science.”
Length: 1-3 minutes Prize: Kodak Playsport waterproof camera Deadline: 3/11/13

Choice 3: The DLG Viral Video Scholarship Contest
http://dlglawfirm.com/viral-video-scholarship-contest/
Create a PSA viral video about “Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol”.
Length: 3 minutes or less Prize: $2000, plus other prizes Deadline: 3/31/13

Choice 4: Math-O-Vision Movie Contest
http://www.facebook.com/mathovision?v=app_524327117577295
Create a video or animation inspired by mathematics.
Length: 4 minutes or less Prize: $4000, plus other prizes Deadline: 5/1/13

Choice 5: ‘Free Our Sports’ 2013 Youth Film Festival
http://freeoursports.org
Create an ad that counters the iconic and exploitative alcohol ads that litter sporting events of all kinds, worldwide.
Length: 30 seconds to 2 minutes Prize: $1000, plus other prizes Deadline: 3/27/13

Choice 6: Firefox Flicks (You must complete TWO 60 second entries for this to count as one project, or combine with another project to total 2 minutes.)
https://firefoxflicks.mozilla.org/en-US/
create a short video (or animation) to help tell the world about the power of mobile.
Length: 60 seconds or less Prize: $5000, plus other prizes Deadline: 6/31/13

2013 Save Your Friend’s Life Over the Airwaves Contest

This is an easy contest - 30 second PSA, audio only! So students from either class could participate. One of my former students won this in 2008 and his PSA was played on radio stations across the state. He also won some $$$. :-) Make sure you follow the specs EXACTLY if you choose to enter. I will also give extra credit.  Entries must be postmarked by March 22, 2013

http://www.nysatsb.org/contests.html

100 Resources (Even More) for Filmmakers, Cinematographers, and Crew

http://www.theblackandblue.com/2013/01/08/100-resources-even-more/

Hanna-Barbera Scholarship/Internship

For seniors interested in pursuing animation:

http://www.cartoonbrew.com/student/warner-bros-animationhanna-barbera-scholarship-76631.html

Article links for Blogs Due 2/3/13 - "The Disney Edition"

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/21/movies/escape-from-tomorrow-at-sundance-scrutinizes-disney.html?_r=0

http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/disney-infinity-preview-the-magic-kingdom-declares-war-on-skylanders-and-minecraft/

Video Class Competition Links

2013 CareerSafe® Youth Safety Video Contest: http://www.careersafeonline.com/index.php/national-youth-safety-video-contest

Toyota Teen Driver Video Challenge: http://toyotateendriver.discoveryeducation.com/videochallenge.cfm

NASA’s REEL Science Communication Contest: http://aura.gsfc.nasa.gov/reelscience.html

Good Luck!!!

Video PSA Links (Sorry these are a little late...)

Courageous Persuaders: http://www.courageouspersuaders.com/contest.htm

Project Yellow Light: http://www.projectyellowlight.com/

World of 7 Billion Video Contest: http://www.worldof7billion.org/student_video_contest

Niagara University 2013 Media Awareness PSA Student Video Competition: http://www.niagara.edu/mad-video-contest-2013/

Article links for Blogs Due 1/20

http://www.pixelriffic.com/microphones-for-video/

http://www.animationmagazine.net/features/maggie-simpson-takes-a-bow/

I don't usually post things with swear words, but...

This is too good. And I know you can all appreciate it. :-)

http://www.cartoonbrew.com/flash/if-adobe-flash-was-a-guy-76323.html

Article links for Blogs Due 1/13

http://www.wired.com/underwire/2013/01/best-animated-gifs/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Top+Stories%29

http://entertainment.time.com/2012/12/12/will-dungeons-dragons-be-the-next-hobbit/

Article links for Blogs Due 1/6

http://www.raindance.org/7-rules-for-writing-short-films-2/

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/why-traditional-filmmaking-beats-3-d-any-day/article6089739/