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

• I really liked the different types of animation we did in the class. I also enjoyed just being there with people that have a lot in common with one another.

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

• I can't really say I didn't like anything! I thought this class reached my expectations c:

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

• I think either the 11 Second Club or the Music Video projects were my absolute favorite projects. These projects, I think, showed everyone's growth in the class considering they were the most recent projects we did, especially with the music video.
• My least favorite was maybe the Stop Motion. It was tedious, but I thought it was really interesting at the same time. I think what irked me about that project was how precise it had to be. But hey, that's to be expected with stop motion!

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

• I think this class will, without a doubt, help me achieve my future goals. I think this class is great for anyone who wants to pursue animation or a field related to it. You learn a lot in this class, and this class prepares you for the professional world.

5. Additional comments:

• Taking this class was the best decision I've made throughout my entire high school career.
• I'm glad I got to work with such a talented group of people.
• To the upcoming students, TAKE THIS CLASS SERIOUSLY. Make sure you work hard and do your best in this class every single day.
• Ms. Licata, thank you for being such a wonderful teacher and friend to the whole class. You made the class welcoming and homey for all of us.
• I'm going to miss you all so much. It's been a privilege. :)

Reality TV

Reality TV is apparently TV for families nowadays.

I didn't know that:

• Reality TV can captivate kids depending on the subject matter of the show.
• Kids, in terms of reality TV, are interested by competition, scorekeeping and, creation.
• Children and parents have their own targeted shows.

I thought this article was depressing. I think that it's weird for young children to be exposed to reality shows. I also think that reality TV has become very questionable.

My one question is: What show will come out next?

..Kinda scared to find out.
 

The Old Man and the Sea

Aleksandr Petrov created an adaptation of The Old Man and the Sea.

I didn't know that:

• Petrov used oil paints to create his adaptation.
• Petrov painted every single frame.
• Petrov was animating under the camera the whole time, so if he screwed up, he had to start over.

 I thought this article was awesome. I like how fluid the animation is in this short film. I also think it's amazing how this guy painted thousands and thousands of frames just to make this movie. Very admirable.

My one question is: Can I meet this man?

 

Disney Sexism?

Disney apparently made a more risqué version of Merida from "Brave".

I didn't know that:

• Brenda Chapman, the creator of the movie, wanted Merida to be a role model for young girls.
• Chapman modeled Merida after her teenage daughter.
• Merida was supposed to break the mold of glamorous Disney princesses.

I thought this article was outrageous. Disney had no right to recreate Merida, and so provocatively as well. I think that Disney needs a taste of reality here.

My one question is: Disney, what were you thinking?

6 Documentary Mistakes

Documentary filmmakers can make certain mistakes very often.

I didn't know that:

• Finding a topic that will stand out from the rest will help with a documentary.
• Creating a poor reenactment of a past event will hinder a documentary.
• Scripting should be the last thing you do when making a documentary.

I thought this article was interesting. I like how there are several mistakes doc filmmakers can make xD
I also think that this was also very informative.

My one question is: Are there more mistakes filmmakers make? xD

5/19/13

This week was alright. Just a work week for the most part..

What made me happy was the feedback I received on my final project!

What frustrated me this week was the Workforce Assessments. I didn't make the cut, but whatever.
I was also sick this week, so that also frustrated me.

I didn't really learn anything this week.

I don't really want to learn anything right now..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdzjqOuO_Ig

 

This is fantastic.

Takes you inside the animation process. WOOT

 

5/12/13

This week was pretty good. I finished my project on time and I won a scholarship, which I'm still shocked about! That's what made me happy this week.

Prom drama is what frustrated me this week.
Oy.

This week I didn't really learn anything. It was primarily a work week.

I want to learn how to improve my work some more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxL21NQMczg

This blows my mind.
To think how the same game can look so different with certain technology.