Animation:
http://www.vox.com/2016/3/7/11173620/zootopia-review-racism
Video:
http://nofilmschool.com/2015/10/let-darth-vader-luke-skywalker-teach-you-story-structure
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Friday, March 10, 2017
Video Class - Scholarship Contest Opportunity
Because I can't bear to assign yet another distracted driving contest, here is the link for another one (prizes up to $2500) for those who want to do it as extra credit: http://www.marksandharrison.com/scholarship/
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Animation Blog Assignment Due 3/14/17
This week's blog grade will be based entirely on the following assignment. You do NOT need to complete a weekly comments post, nor do you need to comment on others' posts this week.
Answer the following questions about Zootopia, which we screened in class. When writing your analysis, avoid words such as “great’’, “excellent”, “good” and “bad”. Be more specific and descriptive with your language, and provide examples for each point.
1. Summarize the plot of the film, including the obstacles that are in the way of what each character wants and how they do or do not overcome those obstacles.
2. What do you believe is the central message or theme of this film?
3. Describe the most important points about the setting/environmental design and how it enhanced the plot.
4. Discuss the technical and artistic aspects of the character design. Which specific character attributes work particularly well, and which could be improved, in your opinion? You should discuss at least three different characters.
5. Examine the overall quality of the storytelling. For example, is the story or concept unique? Does the storytelling and dialogue hold your attention? Is the story easy to follow and does it stay with you long after viewing it?
6. Do you think the actors who did the character voices were good choices? Provide at least three examples of where you thought the voices worked well or not.
7. Discuss the technical (lighting, motion, textures, sound, etc.) and stylistic aspects of the animation techniques used and how they enhanced or detracted from the film.
8. Identify at least three examples of where the Principles of Animation were used effectively. You should name the specific principle, describe the scene, and explain why you thought it was an effective use.
9. What aspects not mentioned above did you find impressive and/or disappointing about the film?
10. Do you think this film deserved to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature? Explain why you feel this way.
Answer the following questions about Zootopia, which we screened in class. When writing your analysis, avoid words such as “great’’, “excellent”, “good” and “bad”. Be more specific and descriptive with your language, and provide examples for each point.
1. Summarize the plot of the film, including the obstacles that are in the way of what each character wants and how they do or do not overcome those obstacles.
2. What do you believe is the central message or theme of this film?
3. Describe the most important points about the setting/environmental design and how it enhanced the plot.
4. Discuss the technical and artistic aspects of the character design. Which specific character attributes work particularly well, and which could be improved, in your opinion? You should discuss at least three different characters.
5. Examine the overall quality of the storytelling. For example, is the story or concept unique? Does the storytelling and dialogue hold your attention? Is the story easy to follow and does it stay with you long after viewing it?
6. Do you think the actors who did the character voices were good choices? Provide at least three examples of where you thought the voices worked well or not.
7. Discuss the technical (lighting, motion, textures, sound, etc.) and stylistic aspects of the animation techniques used and how they enhanced or detracted from the film.
8. Identify at least three examples of where the Principles of Animation were used effectively. You should name the specific principle, describe the scene, and explain why you thought it was an effective use.
9. What aspects not mentioned above did you find impressive and/or disappointing about the film?
10. Do you think this film deserved to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature? Explain why you feel this way.
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